Tag: Borno

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YNaijaMay 19, 2023

Why the UN Is Seeking $396M Fund to Avert Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Nigeria

In a dire call to action, the United Nations (UN) has declared that immediate intervention is crucial to salvaging a ...

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YNaijaJune 1, 2022

Okada ban enforcement begins today; Bandits abduct students, travellers on Birnin-Gwari road | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

‘Boko Haram commander, deputy killed’ in Borno Court grants Okorocha ₦500m bail in alleged ₦2.9bn fraud suit Former police commissioner, ...

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Uroupa KiakubuNovember 30, 2020

Zabarmari: Why Nigeria’s Service Chiefs must be replaced urgently

When we speak of the heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria, it is at the risk of sounding like a ...

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Chinedu OkaforJune 11, 2020

What we’ve gathered from the “Buhari” trend on Twitter

Ever experienced an emotional ripple effect? That moment when an incident makes you reflect on the fact that this particular ...

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Toluwanimi OnakoyaJune 11, 2020

The North is boiling again and here’s how Nigerians have reacted

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Gruesome and graphic pictures have flooded Twitter timelines; showing large amounts of murdered, lifeless bodies on the streets, ...

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Op-Ed EditorFebruary 11, 2020

Olamide finally drops 10th studio project ‘999’, Buhari says children kidnapped by Boko Haram will be freed – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

YNBL Nation boss has finally dropped his tenth studio project, an EP titled 999 and judging by reactions on Twitter, ...

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Bernard DayoJune 20, 2019

The Big 5: Immunity prevented us from probing Ganduje – Rimingado; Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son ...

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Bernard DayoMay 13, 2019

The Big 5: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others; Gunmen invade Katsina village, set houses ablaze | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others According to ...

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Bernard DayoApril 11, 2019

The Big 5: INEC proposes fine of N500,000, 3 years imprisonment for electoral offenders; Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG continues Onnoghen’s trial as counsel submit final addresses There ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqFebruary 20, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 20th of February

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija:         Quddus King, Benita Nnachortam, Jekein Lato-Unah, Mary ...

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Bernard DayoFebruary 7, 2019

The Big 5: Massive redeployment in Nigerian police, over 50 senior officers affected; PDP accuses INEC of frustrating PVC collection | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Massive redeployment in Nigerian police, over 50 senior officers affected ...

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Bernard DayoJanuary 21, 2019

The Big 5: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections – Obasanjo; Gunmen attack Adamawa community, raze Catholic seminary | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari behaving like Abacha, planning to rig elections On Sunday, ...

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Bernard DayoJanuary 2, 2019

The Big 5: NLC tells workers to mobilise for prolonged strike over minimum wage; Aisha Buhari leads APC women for 2019 elections | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that have grabbed the headlines and are shaping conversations into the start of 2019. NLC ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 24, 2018

Nigerian Army threatens legal action over doctored propaganda of Boko Haram attacks

Amid unconfirmed details of the terrorists’ attack on the 157 Battalion in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian Army Saturday, said that it ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 23, 2018

The reports on number of casualties in the Metele attack are false – Nigerian Army

Amid outrage of the reported death of about 100 soldiers killed in an Army camp in Metele, Borno, the Nigerian ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJuly 18, 2018

The Late 5: FG unveils ‘Nigeria Air’ as new national carrier,’ Police arrests 8 suspects over kidnap of #Chibokgirls and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday unveiled a new National ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJuly 9, 2018

The Late 5: PDP merges with 30 other parties ahead of 2019 elections, NYSC confirms Adeosun’s exemption letter application and other stories

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has on Monday entered into a new alliance with more than 30 other political parties ...

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tosin adesinaJuly 7, 2018

The Borno state Police protest is symptomatic of a country that lies even to itself

Much like Trump’s America, President Buhari’s approach to any public scandal is a mash of outright lies and public propaganda. ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 24, 2018

The Big 5: Kwankwaso boycotts APC convention, nPDP to APC: Our agitations are not over and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso boycotted Saturday’s ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 19, 2018

The Big 5: FG to shut land border to curb rice importation, Dangote gifts Borno IDPs N2bn housing estate and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has disclosed ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 8, 2018

The Late 5: New law disqualifies Jonathan from re-contesting for Presidency, Obasanjo accuses FG of plotting to silence him and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed a constitutional amendment that stops ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqJune 4, 2018

The Big 5: Saraki dissociates self from Offa robbery, Nigeria Police launches free legal service scheme and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has dissociated himself from the Offa ...

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AzeezDecember 28, 2017

‘5 killed’, many injured as suicide bomber attacks Borno

At least five people have been killed and 18 other injured after a suicide bomber attacked Amarwa village, Konduga Local Government ...

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AzeezDecember 23, 2017

Borno senator thinks $1bn is too small to fight Boko Haram and we can’t argue

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial district, Ali Ndume has said the $1 billion approved for the fight against Boko Haram ...

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AzeezDecember 18, 2017

Boko Haram attacks UN team in Borno, kills 4

Boko Haram terrorists have killed four persons and hijacked food trucks, after attacking a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) aid ...

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AzeezDecember 3, 2017

Why I won’t contest for any position in 2019 – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has said it would be a “great disservice to humanity” if he contests any position ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 2, 2017

BREAKING: 13 people killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

Thirteen persons are feared dead while 53 others have sustained injuries after two female suicide bombers detonated explosive devices in Biu, Borno, ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 27, 2017

5-year-old, 3 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Borno

The Boko Haram attack in Magumeri town, Borno, has left a 5-year-old dead, alongside three soldiers, while attempting to repel ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiNovember 26, 2017

‘The house of former Boko Haram leader to be converted to a museum’

The house of the former leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf will be converted to a museum, ...

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