Nigeria Debates Renewing States of Emergency
Increasing attacks allegedly by Boko Haram has seen Borno, Yobe and Adamawa come under heavy attack, while politicians debate whether to extend the states of emergency.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice says the extension request must be approved by a majority in the house of representatives and senate. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Emengency Rule - IBB, Shettima, Shehu of Borno Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Minna
Leadership, 1 December 2014
Former military president. Gen. Ibrahim Babangida yesterday held a closed-door meeting with the Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Again, Boko Haram Attacks Borno Christian Town
Independent (Lagos), 1 December 2014
Barely 24 hours after suspected members of the Boko Haram sect, on Friday, attacked the Central Mosque in Kano, commercial nerve centre of the defunct northern region, killing an… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Thousands Flee Borno Communities After Receiving Boko Haram Letter
Independent (Lagos), 29 November 2014
Thousands of people have fled the towns of Kukawa and Gubio in Borno State for the state capital, Maiduguri, after a letter reportedly written by the Islamist terror group, Boko… Read more »
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The Senate has approved the extension of emergency rule sought by President Goodluck Jonathan on May 13, in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for another six months. Read more »
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Northern senators have rejected the proposal by President Goodluck Jonathan to extend the emergency rule in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states - this as the House of Representatives ... Read more »
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President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a request to the House of Representatives, seeking an extension of the state of emergency declared in three North-Eastern states last year. Read more »
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