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Police, military engage in shoot-out in Yobe

by Azeez Adeniyi Some policemen and military officers on Wednesday engaged in a shootout in Damaturu, Yobe state over a yet to be ascertained issue, Daily Trust reports. According to…

Military release 593 Boko Haram detainees

The Nigerian Army has released 593 detainees after they were cleared of association with terrorist group, Boko Haram. Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, handed over the…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Today’s Noisemakers: Trump, Funmi Iyanda is on the tube and God’s Command Ministry organises prayer retreat for #BBNaija’s Efe

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…

Boko Haram leader, Shekau is alive | Military finally admits

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian military on Thursday admitted that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau was still alive, contrary to reports that he has been killed. Director of Information, Defence…

Itunuoluwa 7 years

Senator McCain believes the US needs to increase its military spending, and he’s ready to fight to make it happen

By Itunuoluwa Adebo US Republican Senator, Sen. John McCain is standing firm on his belief in the need for increased military spending. The Senator seems ready to go to any length…

It is an offence for civilians to wear military camouflage – Army spokesman

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman has said it is an offence for civilians to military camouflage. Usman said this in a recent interview with Punch. The…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

‘Many killed as Boko Haram attack Borno town’

by Dolapo Adelana The terrorist sect, Boko Haram Wednesday night attacked Magumeri, a town in Magumeri local government area of Borno state, The Cable reports. According to a resident, who managed…

Former Western military governor, Adeyinka Adebayo is dead

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of the now defunct Western State of Nigeria, Robert Adeyinka Adebayo is dead. According to family sources, Adebayo died in his sleep. Adebayo was born…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Defence Headquarters gets new spokesperson

The Defence Headquarters has appointed Major General John Eneche as the new Director Defence information. He replaced Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar who is now the Director of Information Management in…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Boko Haram has been degraded – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday said Boko Haram terrorists have been considerably weakened by the military. Osinbajo, who fielded questions from journalists after receiving briefings from Security Chiefs noted that…

‘Stop meddling into our security issues’ | Military warns Amnesty International

by Azeez Adeniyi The Defence Headquarters has warned the Amnesty International and its affiliates to stop meddling into security issues in Nigeria. This comes after the international non-governmental organisation claimed…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. EFCC recovers 17 vehicles from ex-Customs boss, Dikko (PHOTOS) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered seventeen exotic…

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Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Amnesty Int’l accuses military of killing 150 pro-Biafra agitators

by Dolapo Adelana Human Rights Body, Amnesty International has accused Nigerian security forces of killing 150 peaceful pro-Biafra protesters and intimidating media professionals and activists in the country. "In south-east…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

IPOB killings: You are liars, military tells Amnesty International

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian military has accused human rights body Amnesty International (AI) of bandying lies and concocted stories over its allegations that soldiers killed 150 pro-Biafra agitators. In a…

Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents hiding in Kogi – Bello

by Azeez Adeniyi Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said defeated and fleeing Boko Haram insurgents have settled in his state. Bello said this on Tuesday while speaking at the…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Military arrest 4 top Boko Haram commanders in Kogi

by Dolapo Adelana Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday said four high profile members of the Boko Haram sect, who relocated to the state due to military onslaught in…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Niger Delta: Buhari favours dialogue, drops military option

by Dolapo Adelana In his bid to ensure peace in every part of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has dropped the idea of using the military in the troubled Niger…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Biafra, El-zakzaky and the re-incarnated dictator, Buhari

by Emmanuel Ugwu History teaches us that dictatorship rarely invades the society like a wild beast. It instructs that tyranny is often a homegrown monster. It’s a tame, overindulged animal…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Buhari, deaths and rumours of death

By Jude Ndukwe Since the journey of President Muhammadu Buhari to the UK for medical reasons, the nation has been rife with the rumoured death of the president which, thankfully,…

Oludolapo Adelana 7 years

Rann bombing: 60 injured persons evacauted by UN, military

Sixty persons injured during the military bombing on an Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Rann, Bagge Local Government Area of Borno, have been evacuated to Maiduguri, the state capital for…

Isime Esene 7 years

YNaija Analysis: Dear Pres. Jammeh, Africa has no time for your shenanigans

by Mark Amaza When Gambians went to the polls early December 2016 to choose between their long-time leader Yahya Jammeh and opposition candidate Adama Barrow, the whole world had already…

Isime Esene 7 years

YNaija Says: The government must go beyond taking responsibility for IDP camp bombing

When the news that the Nigerian Airforce had mistaken a camp for internally displaced persons in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State for a terrorist camp and…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: The military bombing of an IDP camp can only be a mistake, here’s why

We received with shock and numbness of heart the news that the Nigerian military had dropped bombs on an IDP camp in Borno state yesterday. The claim by the Military…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: What is the worth of a Nigerian life?

The accidental bombing of a refugee camp by the Nigerian military yesterday, which led to the deaths of 52 Internally displaced persons (IDP's), 6 Red Cross workers and 120 injured…

West African army chiefs meet over possible military action in Gambia

A meeting of West African military chiefs was held over the weekend in Nigeria in preparation of a possible military action in Gambia after Thursday. Gambian President Yahya Jammeh whose…

Roqeebah 7 years

[The Presidential Blog] This is everything President Buhari actually said to the Nigerian troops everywhere today

President Muhammadu Buhari celebrated this year's Armed Forces Remembrance Day with much more enthusiasm than we have now come to expect from him. We'll chuck it up to his background…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

How ‘Mammy Market’ found around every Military Barracks nationwide got its name

Mammy Market is synonymous with military barracks spread across the country. It is a place filled with so much life especially in the night. Many Nigerians throng these place point and…

Isime Esene 7 years

Edward Israel-Ayide: Dear Sen. Bukola Saraki, perhaps you can help #SouthernKaduna

by Edward Israel-Ayide Dear Distinguished Senator, I trust your past week has been great and you are getting set to begin work at the hallowed chambers of our legislature in…

Roqeebah 7 years

[The Presidential Blog] Is the Minister of Defence going to address this allegation of abduction at all?

We know it's the Defence minister we are talking about. Mansur Mohammed Dan-Ali - not so much of a talker him. Last time we remember him saying something to the…

Buhari commends military for rescue of Chibok girl

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed happiness at the news of the rescue of one of the over 200 Chibok girls, Rakiya Abubakar. Buhari in a statement by his Special Adviser…