Between Boko and Political Haram- Borno Conundrum
By Daniel Ochonu The situation in North-East Nigeria calls for concern from all well-meaning Nigerians. This is given the wanton of destruction that has occasioned the war against Boko Haram terrorism since 2009. In some quarters it has been speculated that there is more to the activities of Boko Haram in North-East Nigeria than meets […]
Army urges public to disregard rumour of attack on Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday urged the members of the public to disregard the alleged attacks on Maiduguri city and environs. It added that residents should carry on with their routine lawful businesses without fear or hindrance. Col. Ado Isa, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, made this known in a statement on the army’s […]
Army dismisses reports of planned attack in Maiduguri
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The Nigerian Army on Thursday assured people of Maiduguri and environs to disregard rumours of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists, saying there is no need for panic. The army stated this in a statement titled, ‘There is No Panic in Maiduguri. The City Remains Peaceful & Calm and’ signed by […]
Army dispel news of planned Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
Says no need to panic Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Army has assured residents and people living in Maiduguri and environs to disregard rumours and insinuations being peddled in certain quarters of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists which is causing unease saying there is no need for panic. This is contained in a […]
Super Camp, Boko Haram and the end of evil
By Kareen Goulding Since 2009 when Boko Haram began its violent campaign against the state in Nigeria, it has been a tale of invincibility. The military authorities underrated their sophistication at the time, and this resulted in heavy casualties on civilian populations as well as troops who employed conventional war strategies in a war that […]
Boko Haram: Who is afraid of Super Camp Strategy?
By Richards Murphy I was jolted out of my seat when I read the story published about Boko Haram by Reuters titled ‘Islamic State fills the void in Nigeria as soldiers retreat to ‘super camps”. I imagined how such a piece laced with outright mischief, and illogical conclusions would have passed editorial integrity and certified […]
Boko Haram: Children imprisoned on terror charges face brutal conditions ―HRW
…Army disputes report Musa, a 17-year-old living in northeastern Nigeria, has a grim story. He said when he was eight years old, members of the armed Islamic group Boko Haram attacked and burned down his village. Musa’s family relocated, but two years later Boko Haram struck again. This time, the insurgents went off with Musa’s […]
Boko Haram degraded, remnants to be treated as bandits, President Buhari insists
President Muhammadu Buhari says remnants of Boko Haram in the North-east region of the country are bandits, “and we will continue to treat them as such.”
I “ll treat Boko Haram as bandits – Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buharii yesterday said that the remnants of Boko Haram in the North-east region of the country were bandits, and that they will be continued to be treated as such.
Army arrests 4 Boko Haram logistics suppliers
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested four Boko Haram insurgents’ suppliers in Borno, as part of a renewed campaign to stifle the insurgents’ economy.
Boko Haram: Organisation urges FG to implement Bama initiative
Bama Initiative for Human Development has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on implementation of the Bama Initiative project. The group said that this would fast track the recovery and resettlement of communities ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Mr. Muhammad Hassan, the Chairman of the organization, made the call on Sunday […]
