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Ifeanyi Has a Younger Brother – Davido; President Tinubu Pledges Transparent Collaboration with 10th National Assembly | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Ifeanyi Has a Younger Brother - Davido President Tinubu Pledges Transparent Collaboration with 10th National Assembly Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Takes Medical Leave Newly Elected Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Asserts…
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NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo; Sanusi possible candidate for CBN governor under Tinubu presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo Ortom maintains resilience despite senatorial election loss DHQ reassures Nigeria's safety amid UN fighting vehicle sighting in Edo FPRO challenges individuals…
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I have done well – Buhari; Place Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I have done well - BuhariPlace Peter Obi on watchlist, Keyamo tasks security agenciesGas explosion injures 5, damages 17 shops, 5 houses in JigawaMamu aiding terrorism, DSS tells courtTroops rescue…
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Chief of Defence Staff visits troops in North-East
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, on Wednesday began an operational visit of troops fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. Olonisakin visited the Military Command and…
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Troops kill fleeing Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops killed two fleeing Boko Haram insurgents at Aisaram Village in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Deputy Director, Army…
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Troops intercept Boko Haram suicide bomb squad in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said troops intercepted Boko Haram suicide bomb squad on Friday and neutralised five terrorists at different locations in Borno. Army spokesman, Sani Usman in a statement said…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno | Report to the EFCC immediately | Dambazau tells Maina | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We are looking to create polling units in Nigerian prisons – INEC - YNaija Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno…
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Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Eighty-five persons from Boko Haram captivity in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The captives were rescued after a gun duel between the…
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Troops kill 3 Boko Haram fighters in Borno ambush
The Nigerian army said its troops killed three Boko Haram insurgents in Dikwa local government area of Borno state. In a statement on Saturday, Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations,…
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Your loyalty must be to the govt | Buhari tells troops
Presidentia Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Armed Forces to remain loyal to the country. Buhari said this while addressing troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East as part activities…
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BREAKING: Buhari celebrates Independence Day with troops in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary with troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists. Buhari had earlier praised the armed forces…
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Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno ambush
The Nigerian Army said troops have killed two Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush by 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama local Government of Borno State. Army…
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Army begins withdrawal of troops from Abia
The Nigerian Army has started gradual withdrawal of troops from checkpoints in Aba, Abia State. The News Agency of Nigeria has said some of the checkpoints have been dismantled on Monday.…
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No withdrawal of troops, exercise Python Dance will take off as scheduled – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the street of Aba and Umuahia in Abia State. In a statement by Director Army Public Relations, Sani…
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Troops kill Boko Haram insurgents in ambush
The Nigerian Army said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed many Boko Haram terrorists in ambush at the early hours of Sunday. In a statement on Monday by Brigadier General Sani…
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Troops did not invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations that soldiers attempted to invade the compound of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Abia State. There has been…
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Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Mobile Strike Force deployed to the Operation Lafiya Dole, on Monday neutralised Boko Haram insurgents. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement said the…
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Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander,…
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68 Boko Haram insurgents surrender to troops in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said 68 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to troop in Borno. Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, said in…
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Go into forests and wipe out Boko Haram insurgents | Buratai tells troops
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged troops to advance into forests and wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after…
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Trump frustrated by war in Afghanistan, suggests U.S. military commander be fired
President Trump's doubt about the Afghanistan war has led to delays in strategy and a suggestion that the U.S. military commander in the region should be fired. According to Reuters,…
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Boko Haram: Troops can’t fight well in rainy season – Minister
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Thursday said troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents can't dominate the environment in rainy season like they were doing during dry season. The minister…
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Army neutralises 8 female bombers
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have in the past few days intensified efforts towards checkmating suicide bombings in Borno State of North East Nigeria. According to a statement by Lieutenant…
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Troops capture injured Boko Haram terrorist
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued a Boko Haram terrorist, Abba Mustapha who was injured and abandoned after a heavy exchange with soldiers. The aemy said in a statement,…
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Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has given troops a 40-day ultimatum to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Sani…
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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting…
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Troops neutralise 4 suicide bombers in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said troops of 251 Battalion, 7 Division have intercepted a suspected suicide bomber attempting to attack their base on Dala Village on Tuesday. According to a…
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Troops kill 6 terrorists, arrest 2 others
The Nigerian Army said it has killed six Boko Haram terrorists. In a statement signed by Deputy Director Public Relations 8 Task Force Division, Col. Timothy Antigha on Tuesday, the…
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447 Boko Haram fighters killed in three months —Army
The Nigerian Army has said over 447 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed between April and June while 10 soldiers lost their lives. The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole,…
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Troops neutralise invading Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army said troops of 81 Division Task Force Battalion have neutralized some Boko Haram insurgents who attacked them at Gulumba Gana in Bama LGA, Borno State. In a…
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy