Nigerian troops kill over 100 militants in Borno

by Isi Esene The fear expressed by Nigerians over the rumoured advance of Boko Haram militants into Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State appear to be misplaced as military sources report the killing of about one hundred insurgents in Konduga town. Nigerian troops reportedly ambushed the insurgents while marching from Bama to Konduga. Air Force... Read More

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July 26, 2014

Brace Yourself! GEJ says 2015 elections will be a positive shocker

by Mayowa Aboah President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the 2015 general elections will be a surprise to the world. The President said this while at the traditional breaking of Ramadan fast with senators and members of the diplomatic corps, who joined him at the State House New Banquet Hall.... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Army arrests Kaduna bomber disguised as a woman

by S’ola Filani The Nigerian military has taken into custody a suspected bomber connected with the Wednesday’s bomb explosion in Kaduna. The young man had disguised as a woman clad in female garb to exude femininity with a brazier affixed to his chest. He was arrested while trying to fizzle into a crowd of onlookers... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

by Reno Omokri So this man, Jonathan, has in a space of a few years brought about a solution to two of the most pressing and recurring municipal issues facing the most populated areas of Nigeria. New Media, dominated predominantly by Social Media, may not determine who wins elections but it will determine who influences... Read More

July 25, 2014

Michael Orodare: Buhari should be behind bars now (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare If Nigeria were to truly be a sane nation, the likes of the General should be behind bars and not making cheap comments he never allowed such during his rule as the Head of State. Talk is cheap and in Nigeria today, I believe politics should rank second after football, as one... Read More

July 22, 2014

We wait: Jonathan meets parents of #ChibokGirls behind closed doors

President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in a meeting with parents of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State on April 14 2014. The meeting is being held behind closed doors inside the the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja including 51 escaped girls, parents of escaped girls, parents of girls still in captivity and community leaders... Read More

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July 22, 2014

Is it time for terrorism insurance in Nigeria? | An insurance commissioner explains why

By Tunji Andrews As Nigeria continues to battle insurgency and terrorism mainly in the north, professionals are beginning to speculate that insurance companies would soon expand their portfolio of services to include “terrorism insurance.” “Two years ago, some foreign multinationals began to add terrorism or kidnapping to their portfolio and Nigerian companies were not ready... Read More

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July 21, 2014

Rejoinder to the Washington Post: What President Jonathan should have said

by Ilemona Onoja Dear Karen Attiah, would an American citizen who had impersonated someone else in order to attend a meeting with US First Lady Michelle Obama have been given a handshake, scones and milk before being showed the door? I don’t even know whether to wait for an answer or not. I had... Read More

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July 17, 2014

Perry Brimah: Before Pres. Jonathan borrows the $1 billion to fight Boko Haram

by Perry Brimah Nigerians have had enough of Boko Haram; it is high time these officials who benefit from maintaining the terror and protecting Boko Haram, look elsewhere for funds to embezzle. “I would like to bring to your attention, the urgent need to upgrade the equipment, training and logistics of our Armed Forces... Read More

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July 15, 2014

Joe Igbokwe: APC – Giving the dog a bad name

by Joe Igbokwe We have called on credible international investigative agencies to dip deep and unravel the real sponsors of Boko Haram for the world to see that the suspicion that PDP is responsible for the origin of Boko Haram In the course of the presidential campaigns in 1992/1993 the handlers of Alhaji Bashir Tofa,... Read More

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July 3, 2014

Boko Haram has united Nigerians even more – Soyinka

by S’ola Filani Despite the great carnage Nigeria has suffered at the hands of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram, Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka says the insurgency has served to unite Nigerians making the country’s break-up even less likely. Speaking to the international news organisation, Reuters at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Soyinka... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Here’s the female Boko Haram member arrested (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, a female informant and accomplice of the terrorist sect, Boko Haram has been arrested. The development was disclosed by the National Orientation Agency of Nigeria via their Facebook page. The suspect has been identified as Hafsat Bako but not much else has been said about her or the circumstances of... Read More

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July 1, 2014

BREAKING: Explosion rocks busy Maiduguri market

by Akan Ido There are reports of an explosion at a busy market close to the Power Holding Company (PHCN) building in Maiduguri, Borno State. It has, however, not been confirmed officially if this was a bomb attack like the one which happened in Abuja a few days ago. The explosion which reportedly occurred around... Read More

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June 29, 2014

Ex-Abia governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, wants to know how much life is worth in Nigeria (READ)

by S’ola Filani Reacting to the recent killings of Southerners in the North, the most recent bomb blast in Abuja and several other mishaps in the country, former Governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu took to his Facebook page and wrote: “I have always found it hard to believe that some human beings were... Read More

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June 28, 2014

‘We’re working hard to bring the abducted girls back’: Jonathan writes on The Washington Post

by ‘Jola Sotubo 75 days after the over 200 Chibok girls were abducted in Borno, President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the Federal Government is doing its best to bring them back. Jonathan also added that the government’s silence on its strategy for rescuing the girls did not amount to weakness on its part. The... Read More

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June 20, 2014

Nigerian Army kills notorious terrorist in Bauchi (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Mallam Husseini, a notorious terrorist suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram Islamic sect has been killed in a shoot-out with military men along the Jos-Bauchi highway. Reports say Husseini led a terrorist cell in Plateau and was also said to have led an attack on the Police Anti-Robbery Squad... Read More

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June 18, 2014

RED ALERT: Boko Haram plans massive attack on Abuja + what to watch out for

by Akan Ido The Federal Government today warned residents of Abuja about a possible attack by the Boko Haram Islamic sect which has declared was on the country. This was revealed today by Mike Omeri, the Coordinator of the National Information Centre, and Director General of the National Orientation Agency during a media briefing in... Read More

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June 17, 2014

Kenyan militants echo Boko Haram, kidnap 12 women in deadly raid

by Akan Ido At least 15 people have been killed and 12 women abducted by suspected Islamist militants in an overnight raid on a Kenyan coastal area. The attack comes 24 hours after 53 people were killed in a separate raid in a nearby town in Kenya. The bodies of the 15 people were discovered among... Read More

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June 17, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Battle ready Nigerian soldiers pose for Sambisa ‘photoshoot’ (LOOK)

by Adeola Balogun In a bid to assure the populace that the Nigerian Army is doing its best to counter the attacks of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the Special Adviser to the President on New Media, Reno Omokri has shared photos of the soldiers in action. Mr. Omokri shared photos of the soldiers in Sambisa... Read More

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June 7, 2014

Theophilus Ilevbare: Fighting terrorism with amnesty

by Theophilus Ilevbare The greatest disservice we can do to the lives that are being lost to the Haramite’s machetes, guns and bombs, is to, in one fell swoop, blot away their atrocities and reward them with billions, turning Shekau and his Amirs – as he calls his generals – to the latest Tompolos, Boyloafs,... Read More

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June 5, 2014

UPDATE: How Gombe Government House explosion happened – Spokesperson

by Isi Esene Abdullahi Jalo, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the explosion heard in front of the Gombe State Government House as “an accidental discharge” by policemen on guard duty. [READ: BREAKING: Explosion rocks Gombe Government House] Initial reports indicate that the loud explosion targeted a police armored... Read More

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June 5, 2014

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Gombe Government House

by Akan Ido There are reports of a massive explosion at the Gombe State Government House late this afternoon. According to SaharaReporters, a loud bang was heard around the Government House but the exact nature of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. There is also no word on injuries, death or level of damage... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

by Isi Esene Ten men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect yesterday attacked a church in Borno killing nine people. Reports say the men arrived the EYN Church located in Attagara village, Gwoza Local Government Area shooting directly at worshippers who scampered for safety in fear. This unfortunate incident is happening just... Read More

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June 2, 2014

“It’s a nuisance to the government”: Why CP Mbu banned #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

by Isi Esene Joseph Mbu, the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory has announced a ban on all protests against the delayed rescue of over 230 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok, Borno on April 14. Mbu announced the ban today at a press conference explaining that the protests are progressively posing a security threat... Read More

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June 1, 2014

Under siege: Boko Haram again attacks 4 villages in Borno

by S’ola Filani About fifteen people died while many others sustained injuries when some suspected Boko Haram members launched attacks in four villages – Nuwari, Musari, Walori, Kolma – in Borno on Saturday. Residents say the gunmen dressed as soldiers and rode in 4×4 trucks and opened fire on civilians and razed much of... Read More

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May 31, 2014

SNAPSHOT: Jonathan gets a piece of advice from OBJ in Lagos

by ‘Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday attended the funeral mass in honour of the late former Governor of Lagos, Michael Otedola and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo was there as well. When it was time for Jonathan to leave the venue, Chief Obasanjo escorted him out and the duo obviously engaged in an intense discussion... Read More

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May 31, 2014

“It was a narrow escape”: Emir of Askira speaks on Boko Haram convoy attack

by Akan Ido Following Boko Haram’s audacious attack on the convoy of Emirs who were on their way to attend the funeral of the Emir of Gombe, the Emir of Askira, HRH Mai Abdullahi Ibn Muhammadu has made his thoughts known to the public. The Emir escaped by the skin of his teeth but the... Read More

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May 29, 2014

For the record: Full text of Pres. Goodluck Jonathan’s Democracy Day 2014 broadcast (READ)

Fellow Nigerians, 1. I greet and felicitate with you all, today, as we mark 15 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our beloved country. 2. Our dear nation, Nigeria, has certainly come a long way and made notable progress since our first Democracy Day on May 29, 1999 when the military finally relinquished power and... Read More

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May 24, 2014

UPDATE: Panic as explosion hits football viewing centre in Jos

by Akan Ido Reports of a fresh explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau have been confirmed. Eyewitnesses say the explosion occurred close to a football viewing centre where fans were gathered to watch the UEFA Champions League match between Spanish giant, Real Madrid and their city rivals, Athletico Madrid. As we earlier reported, the explosion occurred around... Read More

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May 23, 2014

Sad news: Boko Haram kills 34 people in fresh attacks in Borno (Reports)

by Akan Ido About 34 people have been reported killed in separate attacks which took place in Borno on Thursday. According to reports, men suspected to be members of the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram attacked three villages Kerenuwa in Marte, Kimba in Biu and Kukumba in Chibok. The said attacks are yet to be... Read More

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Nigerian troops kill over 100 militants in Borno

Brace Yourself! GEJ says 2015 elections will be a positive shocker

Army arrests Kaduna bomber disguised as a woman

Reno Omokri: Ignore social media propaganda, let me tell you why GEJ is not clueless

Michael Orodare: Buhari should be behind bars now (Y! Politico)

We wait: Jonathan meets parents of #ChibokGirls behind closed doors

Is it time for terrorism insurance in Nigeria? | An insurance commissioner explains why

Rejoinder to the Washington Post: What President Jonathan should have said

Perry Brimah: Before Pres. Jonathan borrows the $1 billion to fight Boko Haram

Joe Igbokwe: APC – Giving the dog a bad name

Boko Haram has united Nigerians even more – Soyinka

Here’s the female Boko Haram member arrested (PICTURED)

BREAKING: Explosion rocks busy Maiduguri market

Ex-Abia governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, wants to know how much life is worth in Nigeria (READ)

‘We’re working hard to bring the abducted girls back’: Jonathan writes on The Washington Post

Nigerian Army kills notorious terrorist in Bauchi (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

RED ALERT: Boko Haram plans massive attack on Abuja + what to watch out for

Kenyan militants echo Boko Haram, kidnap 12 women in deadly raid

#BringBackOurGirls: Battle ready Nigerian soldiers pose for Sambisa ‘photoshoot’ (LOOK)

Theophilus Ilevbare: Fighting terrorism with amnesty

UPDATE: How Gombe Government House explosion happened – Spokesperson

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Gombe Government House

Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

“It’s a nuisance to the government”: Why CP Mbu banned #BringBackOurGirls protest in Abuja

Under siege: Boko Haram again attacks 4 villages in Borno

SNAPSHOT: Jonathan gets a piece of advice from OBJ in Lagos

“It was a narrow escape”: Emir of Askira speaks on Boko Haram convoy attack

For the record: Full text of Pres. Goodluck Jonathan’s Democracy Day 2014 broadcast (READ)

UPDATE: Panic as explosion hits football viewing centre in Jos

Sad news: Boko Haram kills 34 people in fresh attacks in Borno (Reports)

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