•The terrorists have started a countdown over the life of Bulus Yakuru, whom they promise to kill if their demands are not met. By Murtala Abdullahi The Abubakar Shekau led faction of the terror group Boko Haram has given an ultimatum for the release of Bulus Yakuru, a Christian cleric abducted on
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Boko Haram Beheads Woodcutters in Northeast Nigeria
•Around a dozen men cutting firewood attacked Boko Haram terrorists beheaded six woodcutters in an attack in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state. One of the survivors, Ali Musa, said the men rode to the bush last Thursday in search of firewood to sell but were attacked by the terrorists. "Six people were killed. They
Boko Haram: “No More Prisoners of War,” Troops Chant During Gen Attahiru’s Visits Battlefield
Senator Iroegbu Troops of the Nigerian Army in the North East have vowed to ‘finish’ any armed Boko Haram terrorist that challenges the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign. The troops, in a video obtained by PRNigeria, chanted, “No More Prisoner of War”, after listening to a motivational address by the Chief of
Boko Haram Kills 7 Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria
•Troops killed in ambush in Borno state’s Marte local government area By Adam Abu-bashal and Ahmet Gencturk At least seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state, reports said Wednesday. According to the local press, troops with the 153rd Task Force Battalion in the Marte local
New Military Chiefs Yet To Finalise Strategies, Affect Operations Against Boko Haram
By Friday Onmeje More than two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari changed his military chiefs, the new men at the helms are yet to impact the war against Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The new service chiefs are the Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor, a major general,the Chief of Army
NAF Expects Delivery of 20 New Air Craft, UAVs in War Against Boko Haram–Amao
*Visists Air platforms in North East, harps on joint doctrine command *Call for intensified aeriel bombings, total defeat of insurgents Senator Iroegbu The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oladayo Amao, has disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in addition to the 23 brand new aircraft in
Sweden Donated N460m to Fight Acute Malnutrition in North East Nigeria–UNICEF
Mukaila Ola Sweden has donated N460 million towards fighting acute malnutrition in the North East Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said. A statement by UNICEF on Tuesday said Sweden is partnering with it to end malnutrition in the North East. It disclosed that it has received N460 million (SEK 10
Boko Haram: Mental Health Disorder Cases has Doubled in Borno, WHO Laments
Mukaila Ola World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday lamented that the mental health disorder cases have doubled in Boko Haram ravaged Borno State. WHO said this while handing over a renovated psychiatric hospital funded by the European Union to the Borno state government. According to the organisation, the hospital was built in
Boko Haram Beheads 43 Farmers In Zabarmari Town, Borno State
By Murtala Abdullahi Boko Haram terrorists have beheaded 43 farmers in the famous rice-farming town of Zabarmari, located in the greater Maiduguri area of Jere local government of Borno, Northeast Nigeria. The town is based downstream of the river Alau Dam along the River Yedzeram. The dam was constructed under a multi-million dollar
Hungry And Abused: The Burdens Of Displaced Women In North East Nigeria
This is a special reporting features magazine that looks at the life of women and children in IDP camps affected by conflict in North East Nigeria. Continue reading … Navigating Hunger And COVID-19: Pathetic Story of IDP Sole-Providers Battling Against Starvation Fanna Modu has 11 dependants and 10 among them are children. On