Boko Haram terrorists have retaken Damasak, the Headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly dislodging the Nigerian security forces. Damasak, a border town with Niger Republic is about 160kilometres, north from Maiduguri, the state capital which…
To Kill the Mocking Bandits: Is President Buhari unwittingly breaking the law? – Magnus Onyibe
From cattle rustling to ‘human rustling’, all seem to be fair game to the bandits disguised in the garb of cattle rearers now testing the skills and will of the new chiefs of our armed services. The spate of abduction…
*FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch)*Ex-agitator bags first class in UK varsity (Nation)
FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday, said the Federal Government has postponed plans to partially close the Falomo Bridge in Victoria Island for repairs. Popoola told the News…
101 soldiers abscond after Marte, Dikwa attacks
The Nigerian Army has declared 12 officers and 86 soldiers missing in the wake of last week’s Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State. A signal dated March 1, 2021 from Operation Lafiya Dole…
Troops eliminate 2 most wanted Boko Haram commanders, others in Borno
Nigerian Army Headquarters says the troops of Operation Tura Takaibango on Tuesday eliminated two most wanted Boko Haram terrorist leaders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib in an encounter at Pulka axis of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,…
For remaining at Monguno Hospital despite Boko Haram, Zulum approves N13.9m, car for Yoruba doctor
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the payment of N13.9 million and car gift to a 65-year old medical doctor from Ogun State, who lived within the General Hospital in Monguno and continued to offer healthcare services…
Kidnapped Chibok schoolgirl escapes from Boko Haram
The father of one of the Nigerian schoolgirls abducted in the northern town of Chibok said his daughter has escaped from the camp of Boko Haram, BBC reports on Friday. The father told the BBC that he has spoken to…
Religious insurgency & failing leadership of Nigeria: A time for dialogue – Magnus Onyibe
In desperate search for how to get rid of the demon strafing our country, Nigeria, I recently reread the epic novel by the renowned author, Chinua Achebe, The Trouble With Nigeria. Reading through the book the first time, l saw…
Boko Haram claims kidnapping of hundreds of Katsina students
Jihadist group Boko Haram on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of school students in northwest Nigeria. “I am Abubakar Shekau and our brothers are behind the kidnapping in Katsina,” said the leader of the group that was…
I don’t wish my evil IDP camp experience on even my enemies
My name is Esther, I don’t feel good telling you my surname because I don’t want people reading about me and finding out who I am. I’m not even proud of what I’m about to tell you. I came to…