Tag: Boko Haram
Adopt Ebola strategy on Boko Haram, NBA tells FG
The Maiduguri chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday urged the Federal Government to adopt some of its…
Obasanjo’s son shot in Mubi by Boko Haram
Adeoye Obasanjo, son of former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been shot in Mubi by members of Islamist…
Our Adversaries, Our Girls And Our Soldiers
By Tayo Ogunbiyi These, without a doubt, are strange times for fatherland, Nigeria. To say that insecurity in the country…
Nigeria On The Brink
Security reports emanating from the North-eastern part of the country indicate that that part of Nigeria, the much-vaunted giant of…
Boko Haram has taken over most parts of Borno – SSG
Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, Secretary to Borno State Government, has claimed that Islamist sect, Boko Haram, taken over a considerable…
Boko Haram forces Adamawa University to shut down
The authorities of Adamawa State University, Mubi, in north east Nigeria has announced indefinite closure of the institution due to…
Boko Haram: Jonathan to hold talks with Chad president
President Goodluck Jonathan will travel to Ndjamena Monday for talks with his Chadian counterpart, President Idriss Deby on how to…
Christians fear persecution from Boko Haram rampage
Christians in northeast Nigeria are paying a heavy price at the hands of Boko Haram, even if they are not…
Thousands flee as Boko Haram seizes Adamawa town
Thousands have fled their homes as Boko Haram insurgents early Saturday seized Kirchinga, hometown of Adamawa State acting Governor Umaru…
DSS, Marilyn Ogar, Boko Haram and National Security
Following the exposure of former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff and former Chief of Staff, Azubuike Ihejirika as sponsors…
Air Force chief, Badeh under attack over Boko Haram response
When Nigeria’s new chief of defence staff was appointed earlier this year, he promised a swift end to the deadly…
Boko Haram ‘allegations baseless and frivolous’ – Ihejirika
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, has said people should stop peddling talks of Boko Haram nonchalantly,…
I dare to end this Boko Haram scourge
Having critically examined how this uncivilised sect called Boko Haram has been destroying the image of Nigeria and seriously injuring…
Boko Haram attacks challenge to Nigeria’s sovereignty – DHQ
Nigeria’s military on Friday said that increasing Boko Haram attacks were a challenge to the country’s sovereignty but rejected claims…
Sue me if you can, Australian negotiator tells ex-governor Sheriff
Eromosele Ebhomele Dr Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator reportedly appointed by the Nigerian government in the heat of the #BringBackOurGirls…
Boko Haram violence threatens Nigeria’s future – US
The United States on Thursday said it was concerned by increasing Boko Haram violence and territorial gains in Nigeria, warning…
Boko Haram: ‘Bodies litter’ Bama town – BBC
A lawmaker has told the BBC that bodies littered the streets of Bama, a northern Nigerian town two days after…
US worried over Boko Haram capture of Bama
The United States on Thursday said it was concerned by increasing Boko Haram violence and territorial gains in Nigeria, warning…
Boko Haram planning attacks on Maiduguri – US official
By Simon Ateba Boko Haram is planning to launch attacks on Maiduguri following the fall of Bama, Borno state second…
At A Glance: Attacks, abductions by Boko Haram in 2014
Nigeria has suffered a dramatic upsurge in violence claimed by, or blamed on, the armed Islamist group Boko Haram, including…
Boko Haram captures Banki town in Borno – BBC
Nigeria’s Islamist sect Boko Haram has captured the town of Banki, which borders Cameroun, after government troops fled, residents say.…
Shut down funds, arms to Boko Haram – Foreign Ministers
Nigeria and its regional allies on Wednesday called for greater international support to shut down Boko Haram’s weapons and funding…
Security meeting in Nigeria as Boko Haram attacks intensify
Foreign ministers from Nigeria and neighbouring countries met on Wednesday to discuss Boko Haram, as the militants’ rapid land grab…
Jonathan Can’t Stop Boko Haram —Primate Ayodele
Founder Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, speaks with Oluwole Adeboye, on the state of…
Boko Haram has not invaded Ogun, says Police PRO
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Deputy Superintendent Officer, DSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi has dispelled rumours that…
Change tactics or face ‘interminable’ Boko Haram threat
Nigeria faces an open-ended fight against Boko Haram unless it changes its approach to ending the insurgency, according to a…
Mixed reports as Boko Haram claims another town in Borno
Nigeria’s militant Islamist sect Boko Haram has seized the key northeastern town of Bama after fierce fighting with government forces,…
Africa must tackle scourge of terrorism, leaders warn
African leaders said Tuesday the continent must work together to end the “scourge” of terrorism, amid fears of a growing…
Soldiers, Boko Haram In Fierce Fight
There is fierce fighting going on between troops of the Nigerian army and suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Bama town,…
Boko Haram Republic Of Gwoza; A Bad Idea And Bad Omen
By Obinna Akukwe Boko Haram Republic of Gwoza is both a bad idea and a bad omen for Nigeria because…