Nigeria:   We Are Not Ghosts, Boko Haram Tells Jonathan

This Day, 14 March 2013

A new twist emerged in the purported ceasefire offered by the Boko Haram sect, as a faction of the group yesterday took exception to President Goodluck Jonathan's statement during… Read more »

Nigeria:   Emir Faults Sultan, Others On Amnesty for Boko Haram

This Day, 14 March 2013

Against the clamour by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa'ad Mohammed (III) and some northern leaders for amnesty for the Boko Haram sect, the Emir of Anka in Zamfara State,… Read more »

Nigeria:   Sultan Under Fire Over Islamists Amnesty Call

Vanguard, 10 March 2013

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar, may have made the call in good faith. But he is literally under attack for making it. Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - Tsav Accuses Jonathan of Double Standard Over Amnesty

Daily Trust, 11 March 2013

Former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abubakar Tsav has accused President Jonathan of double standard over the issue of amnesty to Boko Haram militants. Read more »

Nigeria:   Political Observatory - Amnesty for Boko Haram

This Day, 9 March 2013

Don't blame the President-General of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III for calling for amnesty for Boko Haram after all what is… Read more »

Nigeria:   NJI's Solution to Boko Haram and Polio

Vanguard, 10 March 2013

Last Thursday, President Goodluck Jonathan responded to the request of Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar pleading for amnesty for members of Boko Haram. The President insisted during a State… Read more »

Nigeria:   'Offer Amnesty to Boko Haram If You Are Sincere'

Daily Trust, 11 March 2013

House of Representatives member from Sokoto State Shuaibu Gwanda Gobir yesterday said if President Goodluck Jonathan is sincere to himself, his administration should offer amnesty… Read more »

Nigeria:   Makinde Faults Sultan On Amnesty for Boko Haram

Vanguard, 11 March 2013

PRIMATE of Methodist Church, Nigeria, Bishop Ola Makinde, has described as disappointing a call by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, on the Federal Government to grant… Read more »

Nigeria:   Muric Tasks CAN to Support Sultan On Boko Haram

Leadership, 9 March 2013

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has berated the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), for attacking the Sultan of Sokoto and the President-General of the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Borno Elders Blast Jonathan, Insist He Should Treat Boko Haram Insurgents Like Niger Delta Militants

Premium Times, 9 March 2013

Some notable personalities from Borno State, the hotbed of the intractable violence perpetrated by the extreme Boko Haram sect, have faulted the argument by President Goodluck… Read more »

Nigeria:   Fani-Kayode Faults Amnesty Call for Boko Haram

Leadership, 10 March 2013

Former minister of aviation, Femi FaniKayode has disagreed with the Sultan of Sokotoover his recent call on the Federal Government by to grant Boko Haram amnesty. Read more »

Nigeria:   Amnesty - Ex-Minister Supports FG's Position On Boko Haram

Leadership, 10 March 2013

Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, former Minister of Youth Development, has expressed support for President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to reject appeals for amnesty for the Boko Haram… Read more »

Nigeria:   Ex-Minister Supports FG's Position On Boko Haram

Vanguard, 10 March 2013

Omu (Osun) - Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi, former Minister of Youth Development, has expressed support for President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to reject appeals for amnesty for the… Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram Fawehinmi, Keyamo, Others List Conditions for Amnesty

Leadership, 10 March 2013

Two human rights activists on Sunday gave conditions for granting of amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect while two political groups advised against granting amnesty to the… Read more »