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Nigeria: Army Arrests Alleged Boko Haram 'Moles'
Vanguard, 13 October 2014
Military authorities prosecuting the war against terrorism in the North East states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe have arrested several soldiers, who were discovered to have leaked… Read more »
Nigerian Army Nabs Alleged Militant 'Moles'
The army has arrested several soldiers fighting in the north-eastern part of the country for allegedly giving vital security information to members of the terrorists group, Boko Haram.
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West Africa: Regional Ministers Meet on Boko Haram Action
Premium Times, 12 October 2014
The foreign ministers of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Benin Republic and Niger will meet in Abuja on Monday to agree on appropriate legal framework for cross border military operations… Read more »
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Nigeria: Boko Haram - Jonathan Plans to Meet Obama, Cameron
Vanguard, 11 October 2014
There are indications that President Goodluck Jonathan may soon meet with President Barak Obama and the British Prime Minister, David Cameroun to raise Nigeria's concerns over the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Mobilize Nigerians Against Boko Haram, Ezekwezili Tasks Jonathan
Vanguard, 13 October 2014
ABUJA--Former Minister of Education and one of the Coordinators of BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, campaign group, Dr. Oby Ezekwezili, weekend tasked President Goodluck Jonathan to take… Read more »
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Nigeria: Mobilize Nigerians Against Boko Haram, Ezekwesili Tasks Jonathan
Vanguard, 13 October 2014
ABUJA--Former Minister of Education and one of the Coordinators of BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, campaign group, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, weekend tasked President Goodluck Jonathan to take… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigeria to Lead Multinational Strike Force Against Boko Haram
Independent (Lagos), 10 October 2014
All may be set for Nigeria to head a multinational strike force to be set-up by neighbouring Republics of Niger, Cameroon, Benin and Chad to effectively battle Boko Haram and other… Read more »
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Nigeria: RCCG Pastor Escapes From Boko Haram After 10 Months of Captivity
Independent (Lagos), 11 October 2014
A pastor, identified as Rotimi Obajimi of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who was kidnapped about ten months ago, last Tuesday escaped from Boko Haram insurgents in… Read more »
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Nigeria: Boko Haram - Nigeria, Neighbours Meet On Cross-Border Military Operations
Daily Trust, 13 October 2014
Foreign ministers of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Benin Republic and Niger will meet in Abuja today to agree on an appropriate legal framework for cross border military operations… Read more »
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Nigeria: Niger Delta Youths Can Handle Boko Haram, Says Monarch
Independent (Lagos), 11 October 2014
The paramount ruler of Torukongo community in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State who is also the president of the Concerned Youths of the Niger Delta, Chief John Ochi JP,… Read more »
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Nigeria: SURE-P Supports Youths in Boko Haram-Torn States With U.S. $70,000
Independent (Lagos), 12 October 2014
The Subsidy Reinvestment Programme (SURE-P) of the Federal Government has so far supported jobless youths in Boko Haram-ravaged states in North-East with about $70,000 grants this… Read more »
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Nigeria: Why We're Losing War Against Boko Haram - Jim Adun
Independent (Lagos), 10 October 2014
Hon. Jim Adun, All Progressives Congress (APC) member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in this chat with SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT,… Read more »
InFocus
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Stephen Davis, a hostage negotiator reportedly hired by the government to interface with Boko Haram has named a former military chief and a former governor as sponsors of the ... Read more »
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James Entwistle, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, says his government will not sell arms to the country due to human rights abuses committed by its soldiers in the north-east. Read more »
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The leaders of Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Benin have met for talks on how to effectively tackle the activities of terrorists, particularly Boko Haram, across the borders. Read more »
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At least 400 Boko Haram militants have reportedly been killed by the army in an effort to reclaim control of areas in Adamawa state from the insurgents. Read more »
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Thousands of Nigerians who fled attacks by the Boko Haram militant group are living under dire conditions in Cameroon's refugee camp. Read more »
