by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Police, Borno command, on Tuesday confirmed the killing of five persons in a suicide bomb attack in Konduga Local Government Area of the state. Victor Isuku, spokesman of the command, made the confirmation in a statement in Maiduguri. “Information received from Konduga has it that on Monday at about 2130 hrs,... Read More

April 25, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud | FG fails to release N100bn subsidy, say power firms | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Presidential panel reduces days required for new business registration – YNaija Contaminated water: Lagos govt recommends re-opening of Queens College – YNaija EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud – YNaija 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri – YNaija FG fails to release N100bn subsidy,... Read More

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$50m, Babangida Aliyu, corruption, EFCC, NIA DG, suicide bombers, The YNaija Tracklist, US submarine, Yemi Osinbajo

April 25, 2017

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7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

Suicide bombers on Monday killed seven persons in suicide attacks at two separate locations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. A female suicide bomber was said to have lost her life after she prematurely detonated her bomb upon being accosted by vigilantes. The terrorist died alone, while two other suspected female suicide bombers who seemed... Read More

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April 24, 2017

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BREAKING: 3 female suicide bombers neutralised in Maiduguri

The Civilian JTF on Monday intercepted three female suicide bombers in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. The police commissioner, Damien Chukwu in a statement said one of the bombers detonated her bomb while two others were shot. He said, “Borno State Police Command information just received indicates, today (Monday) at about 0510hrs, three female suicide... Read More

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April 12, 2017

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Boko Haram has used over 117 children as suicide bombers – UNICEF

by Azeez Adeniyi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said terrorist group, Boko Haram has used 117 children for suicide attacks in Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon since 2014. In a statement on Wednesday, UNICEF said 27 children had been sent on suicide missions in 2017 alone. UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central... Read More

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April 2, 2017

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3 suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri

by Dolapo Adelana Three suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers died in the early hours of Sunday morning, Premium Times reports. The bombers were killed when they attempted to invade Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, with explosive vests strapped around their bodies, which exploded. Two of the suicide bombers tried to gain entry into the town but... Read More

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March 22, 2017

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UPDATED: Multiple explosions at IDPs camp in Borno

Multiple explosions have rocked an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Maiduguri, early Wednesday morning. According to AFP, the coordinator of the camp revealed that there were four explosions. “There were four explosions inside the camp,” the coordinator of the Muna camp Tijjani Lumani told AFP. “The bombers struck at different locations around 4:30 am. The... Read More

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March 12, 2017

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Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

by Azeez Adeniyi Security personnel have killed two female bombers in Mulai, some kilometres from Maiduguri, Borno State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku confirmed the incident in a statement. Osuku said no life was lost and no injury was recorded during the incident that happened on Saturday. He said attackers, who... Read More

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February 17, 2017

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Soldiers kill 6 Boko Haram suicide bombers in Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi Troops on Thursday killed six suicide bombers who attempted to attack Mafa checkpoint, 9 kilometer to Maiduguri Capital, TheCable reports. It was gathered that the six insurgents were accompanied by 3 other suicide bombers. The bombers reportedly detonated their explosives at Muna motor park and Muna Dalti, a community located opposite an... Read More

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February 7, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. POLICE RECOVER MILLIONS ALLEGEDLY PAID TO INEC OFFICIALS BY WIKE (PHOTOS) The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike. 2. POWER FAILURE MARS SENATE AMBASSADORIAL SCREENING The ambassadorial screening on... Read More

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January 25, 2017

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Two suicide bombers attack maiduguri

Two suicide bomb attacks in Borno on Wednesday morning have led to the death of at least three persons. A chieftain of the civillian JTF, Danbatta Bello said a male suicide bomber was shot dead by a military sniper after he was spotted advancing towards a security check post manned by soldiers in the midnight.... Read More

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January 17, 2017

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Nigerian Army promises N500000 cash for information on suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army says it will give a cash reward of N500,000 to anyone with useful information on suicide bombers. The Army stated this on Tuesday via its official Twitter account, @HQNigerianArmy. It said, “Nigerian Army to give N500,000 cash reward for information on suicide bombers.” Nigerian Army to give N500 000 cash reward for... Read More

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January 13, 2017

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UPDATE: Madagali suicide bomber strapped baby to her back

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that one of the three female suicide bombers that died during Friday’s bomb blast in Madagali, Adamawa, strapped a baby on her back. The attack left at least nine people dead, as all the three suicide bombers died during the attack. “This morning the suicide bombers blew... Read More

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January 9, 2017

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Suicide bombers now ‘knock on doors’ before detonating IEDs – Army

The Nigerian Army has informed the general populace of the new modus operandi being engaged by suicide bombers. In a statement by the Deputy spokesman of the Army, Colonel Mustapha Anka, the Army warned Nigerians to be weary of strangers knocking at their doors. The statement said, “This is to draw the attention of the general public... Read More

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December 26, 2016

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Suicide bomb blast hits Borno Two female suicide bombers on Monday attacked, Borno, North-eastern Nigeria. Only one of the bombers was able to detonate her device in the attack which occurred at Kasuwan Shanu area of Borno, as the other was captured. 2. I’ve been... Read More

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December 19, 2016

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Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri checkpoint

Two female suicide bombers were shot dead on Sunday while attempting to attack a checkpoint in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, SaharaReporters reports. This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Borno Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police, (DSP) Victor Isuku. Isuku said three bystanders were injured in the attack. “About 2030hrs yesterday, two female suicide... Read More

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Borno State, female bombers, maiduguri, suicide bombers

November 1, 2016

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How 8 suicide bombers blew themselves up at checkpoint – Army

The Nigerian Army has given details on how its troops foiled a suicide attempt involving eight members of the Boko Haram sect. In a statement in Abuja Army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the incident occurred at a checkpoint at Gubio, Gubio Local Government Area. Usman said the suicide bombers came in a Bedford pick-up vehicle... Read More

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October 7, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed | FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Baba Suwe was not tortured – NDLEA

From the headlines this morning – a Tracklist. Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed – YNaija FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu – YNaija Baba Suwe was not tortured – NDLEA – YNaija Troops arrest 2 kidnappers in Zaria (PHOTOS) – YNaija Army neutralise 3 female suicide bombers – YNaija FUTA workers... Read More

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October 6, 2016

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Sultan of Sokoto meets 2face, says suicide bombers are going to hell

The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday said suicide bombers will spend their eternity in hell. Abubakar who is also the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and the Spiritual Leader of Muslims in the country made the statement when Innocent Idibia, a musician popularly called 2Face, paid him a courtesy call in Sokoto.... Read More

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July 4, 2016

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Just In: Army kills two female suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, disclosed that three female bombers has been gunned down in Monguno, Borno state, while they were preparing to attack Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting spokesman of the army, Sani Usman. The statement said that the bombers attempted to attack the IDPS... Read More

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June 27, 2016

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2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque

Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives around a mosque in Maiduguri during midnight Ramadan prayers. Bukar Shehu, a civilian joint task force member, was quoted as saying that the suicide bombers were intercepted near a mosque premises under tree, before they blew up themselves to death. Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Borno state police command, Victor... Read More

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March 16, 2016

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Photos from the scene of Maiduguri mosque attacked by 2 female bombers

22 people have been were confirmed dead from the terrorist attack on a mosque in Mulai near Maiduguri, Borno state. The attack was carried out on Wednesday morning by two female suicide bombers, who were disguised as men. See below, photos from the bomb attack.

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February 10, 2016

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58 killed, 78 injured in Tuesday’s attack of IDP camp in Borno

Two female suicide bombers on Tuesday, penetrated an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Dikwa, Borno, attacking and killing 58 persons and leaving 78 injured. The attack occurred when the IDPs queued up to collect their morning food in the camp which accommodates over 50, 000 people displaced by the Boko Haram terrorism. The Zonal Coordinator... Read More

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January 30, 2016

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Suicide bombers now disguise as ‘mad men’ – Army

The Nigeria army has alerted citizens that the insurgent terrorist group, Boko Haram has devised a new tactic to infiltrate the North-east to carry out bomb attacks. Following Friday’s bomb blast at Gombi market, Adamawa, the army has revealed that the insurgents now disguise people as ‘mad men’ to carry out attacks. This was disclosed... Read More

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January 27, 2016

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BREAKING: Suicide bombers attack Chibok, many killed

Several people have been reported dead in Chibok, Borno state, following a suicide attack on the community. Although sketchy, it’s been reported that two suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) in the town on Wednesday morning. Unconfirmed reports indicate that about 5 suicide bombers may have gained entry into the community this morning with... Read More

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October 23, 2015

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How to prevent Boko Haram from bombing mosques – Borno elders

Owing to the surging rate of suicide bombings in mosques in Northern states, the Borno Elders Forum, has urged residents to establish mosque guards, a practice which was done in the past. Secretary of the Borno Elders Forum, Mali Gubio, on Friday, suggested a way of possibly averting increased bombings of mosques during prayers. “It... Read More

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May 8, 2015

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Boko Haram launches attack in Yobe, 3 killed

by Ranti Joseph There is report that Boko Haram attacked the College of Administrative and Business Study (CABS), Potiskum, in Yobe State killing three students with at least twenty others injured. It was gathered that the insurgents stormed the school around 8:30am Friday. A reliable source who witnessed the Book Haram onslaught said the heavily... Read More

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March 24, 2015

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Two female suicide bombers tried to detonate a bomb in Maiduguri… and this happened

by Chinwe okafor Two female suicide bombers who were on a mission to wipe out a section of Maiduguri market, ended up wiping out what was left of their souls via an improvised explosive devices strapped on them. According to reports by Punch, An eyewitness, Gana Bukar, said the incident occurred at about 2pm on Monday,... Read More

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February 17, 2015

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14 people die as 2 suicide bombers hit military checkpoint

by Panshak Ibrahim 14 people including two members of Civilian Joint Task Force, have been killed in a suicide attack in Biu, Borno state. Two suicide bombers, riding in a tricycle, popularly called Keke Napep, detonated body-fitted Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), as they rammed into a military checkpoints along Miringa- Biu road. The bombing was... Read More

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Biu, Borno, Military checkpoint, suicide bombers

February 5, 2015

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Boko Haram plans to unleash suicide bombers on polling centres – FG warns

by Panshak Ibrahim The Federal Government has warned Nigerians over an orchestrated scheme to use female suicide bombers to disrupt polling centres during the general elections. The information was disseminated by the Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, on Thursday, February 5, during the weekly briefing on the war against terrorism in Abuja.... Read More

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Suicide bombers kill 5 in Borno

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud | FG fails to release N100bn subsidy, say power firms | More stories

7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri

BREAKING: 3 female suicide bombers neutralised in Maiduguri

Boko Haram has used over 117 children as suicide bombers – UNICEF

3 suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri

UPDATED: Multiple explosions at IDPs camp in Borno

Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno

Soldiers kill 6 Boko Haram suicide bombers in Maiduguri

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

Two suicide bombers attack maiduguri

Nigerian Army promises N500000 cash for information on suicide bombers

UPDATE: Madagali suicide bomber strapped baby to her back

Suicide bombers now ‘knock on doors’ before detonating IEDs – Army

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri checkpoint

How 8 suicide bombers blew themselves up at checkpoint – Army

The YNaija Tracklist: Ministers now queue to buy fuel – Lai Mohammed | FG drops forgery charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Baba Suwe was not tortured – NDLEA

Sultan of Sokoto meets 2face, says suicide bombers are going to hell

Just In: Army kills two female suicide bombers

2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque

Photos from the scene of Maiduguri mosque attacked by 2 female bombers

58 killed, 78 injured in Tuesday’s attack of IDP camp in Borno

Suicide bombers now disguise as ‘mad men’ – Army

BREAKING: Suicide bombers attack Chibok, many killed

How to prevent Boko Haram from bombing mosques – Borno elders

Boko Haram launches attack in Yobe, 3 killed

Two female suicide bombers tried to detonate a bomb in Maiduguri… and this happened

14 people die as 2 suicide bombers hit military checkpoint

Boko Haram plans to unleash suicide bombers on polling centres – FG warns

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