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December 21, 2015

Notorious Boko Haram leader, others killed by Nigerian troops (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A notorious leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram as well as two other members known for terrorising Sabon Gari and Damboa, in Borno, have been killed by Nigerian troops. Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Usman said the suspected terrorists were killed on Sunday, by soldiers on fighting patrol. ‎The statement said, ”As part of their determined efforts to rid the society... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

December 19, 2015

Buratai, Army chief’s village attacked by Boko Haram [DETAILS]

The hometown of Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai, was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in the wee hours of Saturday. The attack led to a firefight between the insurgents and soldiers as residents of Buratai fled to other villages. A resident of the nearby hamlet of Miringa, Abubakar Umar disclosed to to AFP... Read More

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December 19, 2015

Nigerian army shows mercy to 66 soldiers on death row

The Nigerian Army has shown mercy to 66 soldiers facing death sentences by reducing the jail term to 10 years. The Army disclosed this in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, on Saturday. “The soldiers were arraigned on several count charges that include criminal conspiracy, conspiracy to commit mutiny, mutiny,... Read More

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December 14, 2015

This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

In the wake of overwhelming criticism over the killing of several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the nation’s Army attempt to justify its action. In the statement released on Sunday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the fact that the Shiite Muslims drew arms against the Chief of Army Staff’s convoy was not reaffirmed... Read More

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December 12, 2015

‘Soldiers had no choice but to shoot at Shiite members’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has described Saturday’s confrontation with the Shiite Sect as a deliberate attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff and officers in his convoy. The Army, reacting to the incidence which claimed the lives of 7 Shi’a Muslims, said the sect members were acting under the instruction of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.... Read More

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December 5, 2015

#BayelsaDecides: ‘APC thugs escorted around by soldiers’ – PDP

The opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Nigerian soldiers were seen escorting political thugs that are sponsored by the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP claims that the thugs are for the purpose of causing mayhem and perpetrate electoral malpractices in the Bayelsa governorship election. The party made this disclosure on twitter through... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

November 19, 2015

‘It’s not true’ | Chief of Army Staff says 105 soldiers weren’t lost to Boko Haram

Chief of Army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai has denied reports that about 105 soldiers have gone missing. Earlier today, it was reported that 150 soldiers went missing after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the Nigerian troops. The attack was said to have taken place on Wednesday, in Gudunbali, Borno State, after which the 157 Battalion... Read More

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November 19, 2015

105 soldiers reportedly go missing after Boko Haram attack

105 soldiers of the 157 Battalion are reportedly missing, following an attack from Boko Haram insurgents at Gudunbali, Borno State, on Wednesday, November 18. Premium Times reports that military sources revealed that the soldiers and their commanding officer went missing after the onslaught. The report further stated that the insurgents captured a T-72 tank and several artillery weapons from the unit.... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Police to get involved in Boko Haram war

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase says that the Police will get involved in the eradication of Boko Haram once and for all in the country. Arase revealed this via a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, in Abuja on Thursday when a delegation from the U.S. Embassy led by Amb. Daniel Mozena, visited him... Read More

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September 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election | Why I’m being persecuted – Bukola Saraki | Lamido and sons were in court yesterday | More stories

‘Saraki is greedy and APC doesn’t want him as Senate President’. YNaija PDP super delegates endorse Dickson as sole candidate. Vanguard Timipre Sylva wins Bayelsa APC primary election. YNaija Falae: Family offers kidnappers N2m as ransom, OPC launches manhunt. This Day Lamido and sons were in court yesterday. YNaija Military recovers more villages in Borno.... Read More

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September 22, 2015

Army promotes 5,000 soldiers involved in Boko Haram war

5,000 soldiers, who are involved in the war against Boko Haram, have been approved for promotion by the Nigeria Army. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, announced this on Monday, in Abuja, at the opening of the 2015 Chief of Army Staff Third Quarter conference at Army Headquarters. Buratai, said the promotion of the soldiers was meant... Read More

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September 18, 2015

Army deploys 3,032 pardoned soldiers to Boko Haram enclave

The 3,032 soldiers, who were recently pardoned by the Nigerian Army, have been deployed to the thick of the battle against Boko Haram insurgents. The soldiers were dismissed from the Army in 2014 over offences ranging from disobedience of their commanders and as well as refusing to fight the insurgents without weapons. Their cases were recently reviewed by... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Army Chief, Buratai visits Gamboru-Ngala as Nigerian flag returns (PHOTOS)

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, paid a visit to the troops’ station in Gamboru-Ngala community, which was recently recaptured from Boko Haram members. The Army chief expressed his appreciation to the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts as the war against the insurgent group wasn’t over. During his visit, the Nigerian... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Nigerian troops in Sambisa forest to flush out Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army , who are in an operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest, are reportedly making headway. The troops are said to have recently recorded successes in their operation, especially within the fringes of the forest, from Bitta to Tokumbere.

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August 23, 2015

Boko Haram intercepts Buratai’s convoy in Borno

The convoy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai, was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Faljari village between Mafa and Dikwa, during the Army Chief’s visit to Borno State, THISDAY gathered. The attack on Saturday, which left one soldier and 10 terrorists dead, occurred while Buratai was on a morale-boosting visit... Read More

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August 21, 2015

Chad offers more soldiers to help combat Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his conviction that the end of the Boko Haram insurgency is in sight as Nigeria and its allies intensify the war. Buhari stated this in Abuja on Thursday at an audience with Mousa Mahamat, Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and President Idris Deby’s special envoy. Chad has promised to deploy more... Read More

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August 19, 2015

Nigerian troops pound terrorists fleeing Sambisa

Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, Borno State pounded Boko Haram terrorists fleeing Sambisa forest on Tuesday. This follows continued aerial bombardment by the airforce. The army’s PR chief Sani Kukasheka Usman gave this information in a statement on Wednesday. Usman said the terrorists fled in seven pickup vans and some motorcycles mounted with... Read More

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August 10, 2015

The army reacts to front-page picture of soldiers torturing a ‘thief’ (READ)

The Nigerian army has reacted to the image of a man being tortured by soldiers in Nasarawa state. In a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman on Monday, the army said the perpetrators would be summoned and would face disciplinary action. The attention of Nigerian Army has been drawn to... Read More

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Military confirms attack of JTF at the Nembe Jetty

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the attack that killed Four soldiers and a policeman at Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri Community in Bayelsa State, which is suspected to be carried out by oil bunkerers. In a statement by the Ag director Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar on Saturday, it stated that the incident is being investigated and... Read More

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Pirates killed 4 soldiers, one policeman in last night’s attack on JTF base

Gunmen suspected to be pirates killed four soldiers and a policeman in an attack on Nembe waterways around 11:30pm on Friday, August 7. Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police command, Asinim Butswat, disclosed to journalists that the Joint Task Force base at Nembe was attacked by the pirates. Butswat said: “On August 7, 2015, at about 11:30p.m.,... Read More

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Do our soldiers at the Boko Haram front line earn N49,000 a month?

Nigerian soldiers risking their life to fight the insurgent group, Boko Haram, earn N49,000 a month, according to a social media influencer, Kayode Ogundamisi. Ogundamisi took to Facebook and Twitter on Thursday to share this information. See the embedded Facebook post and tweets; How much is 500 Nigerian Naira in American $ or British £?... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Retired soldiers gets a callback, Ekiti PDP in crisis, Melaye a private investigator now, More stories

Army re-engages retired soldiers. Leadership PMB under pressure to move against oil thieves. Nation APC chieftain lauds Buhari over Reps crisis. Punch Camer0on deports 2000 Nigerians in fight against Boko Haram. Nation Gbajabiamila says he almost dropped out of house leadership race. Leadership PMB orders total war against Boko Haram. Nation US reiterates commitment to... Read More

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Buhari may pardon soldiers on death row – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Leading lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana, says that President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, may commute the sentences of soldiers on death row. In a telephone interview with Punch Newspapers, he expressed optimism that the incoming President may not sign the death warrants on the 66 soldiers convicted for mutiny. He said, “No democratically elected... Read More

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We hear 10 policemen are being detained for refusing to join Boko Haram war

by Iyobosa Omoregie According to Punch Newspapers, 10 policemen trained in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism in Belarus, are being detained in a military facility at Gwagwalada, Abuja. One of the detainees revealed to Punch that the 10 policemen were detained on April 20, 2015 for seeking clarification from the Army authorities on the procedure for their... Read More

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That was how ballot box snatchers killed themselves in Imo

by Ranti Joseph Doing the devil’s work doesn’t really pay after all… hoodlums snatching ballot boxes met their death while trying to escape. No fewer than three persons are dead and scores wounded in a ghastly motor accident in Imo State Saturday as elections were going on across the state. The incident happened at Okwele... Read More

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Nigerian troops will comb Sambisa forest for Chibok girls today

by Kolapo Olapoju It appears Nigerian troops will head to Sambisa Forest, in Borno state on Saturday, April 4. According to TheCable, the purpose of the operation is to search the forest for the abducted Chibok school girls. The troops that will advance to Sambisa are made up of the elite force of the military... Read More

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A court has ruled against use of soldiers during elections… but will FG adhere?

by Damilola Jagun A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has barred the deployment of soldiers for elections in Nigeria. Justice Ibrahim Buba on Monday, March 23, held that “It is unconstitutional for the Federal Government to deploy military for the supervision of election purposes without the approval of the National Assembly.” The suit was... Read More

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We hear Nigeria pays foreign mercenaries $400 per day to fight Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju Speculations are rife that Nigeria has brought in hundreds of mercenaries from Eastern Europe to boost the ongoing war against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to Reuters, Eastern European mercenaries have teamed up with their counterparts from South-Africa and Nigerian soldiers in fighting the insurgents Reuters’ report stated that rumours about... Read More

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‘Don’t kill them yet’! Appeal court halts execution of 2 mutiny soldiers

by James Sambo Two soldiers who are on death-row will for the time being, be free from the hovering cloud of execution. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ordered the Nigerian Army to halt the plan to execute the soldiers who are among the 12 convicted by the General Court Martial in Abuja on... Read More

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Like it or not, soldiers will be deployed during elections – Edwin Clark

by Ranti Joseph Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, on Friday has insisted that soldiers will be deployed to polling centres to ensure hitch-free elections. He disclosed this in Abuja when the leadership of Jonathan Sambo Support Group in Gombe South/Central Senatorial District of Gombe State paid him a courtesy visit. He said what the people... Read More

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