Nigeria:   Buhari Backs Amnesty for Boko Haram Sect

Leadership, 10 April 2013

Former head of state and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change in the April 2011 presidential election Gen Muhammed Buhari (rtd) has thrown his weight… Read more »

Nigeria:   Again, Trial of Seven Boko Haram Suspects Stalled

Premium Times, 10 April 2013

The trial of seven suspected Boko Haram members at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was stalled on Wednesday because of the absence of legal representation for the accused. Read more »

Nigeria:   Anglican Cleric Condemns Proposed Amnesty for Boko Haram

Premium Times, 10 April 2013

An Anglican Communion clergy, Godwin Daramola, has condemned the Nigerian government for its inability to prevent many woes befalling the nation. Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - Governor Ahmed Commends FG On Amnesty

Vanguard, 10 April 2013

The Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has commended the Federal Government on its resolve to grant amnesty to Boko Haram insurgents in parts of the county. Read more »

Nigeria:   'Why We Want Amnesty for Boko Haram'

Daily Trust, 11 April 2013

Elder statesman, Wantaregh Paul Iorpuu Unongo, in this interview explains the basis for the demand for amnesty by the Northern Elders Forum saying those holding contrary views do… Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram Insurgency, A Conspiracy? (2)

Vanguard, 10 April 2013

As for the Boko Haram issue, the government is handling them with kid gloves. Why can't they be rounded up and dealt with once and for all?", asked Richard. Read more »

Nigeria:   Counsel's Absence Stalls Trial of Seven Boko Haram Suspects

Vanguard, 10 April 2013

The trial of seven suspected Boko Haram members at the Federal High Court, Abuja, was stalled on Wednesday because of the absence of legal representation for the accused. Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - Shekau Dismisses Amnesty

Daily Trust, 11 April 2013

Leader of the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunnah Lid Da'awati wal Jihad, Ibrahim Shekau, yesterday released an audio clip in which he dismissed the reported moves by the Federal Government to… Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari Commends Jonathan Administration On Boko Haram Amnesty Committee

Premium Times, 11 April 2013

Buhari was in Ogun State to commiserate with the Awolowo's. Read more »

Nigeria:   Buhari Commends Jonathan On Boko Haram Committee

Vanguard, 10 April 2013

Former military Head of State retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday gave a rare commendation to the Federal Government for setting up a committee on the fundamentalist Boko… Read more »

Nigeria:   Boko Haram - Buhari Commends Jonathan On Amnesty Committee

This Day, 11 April 2013

Former military Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), Wednesday threw his weight behind the federal government's consideration of clemency for Boko Haram, and lauded… Read more »

Nigeria:   Why Boko Haram Amnesty'll Fail - Activist

Vanguard, 11 April 2013

A NORTHERN-based human rights activist, Mr. Musa Reef has faulted the proposed amnesty for members of Boko Haram Islamic sect by the Federal Government, saying that unless the sect… Read more »