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Nigeria:
Nigerian Soldiers Repel Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri As Monguno Falls to Insurgents
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
The attack by suspected members of the Boko Haram on Maiduguri has been foiled by soldiers, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Repels Insurgents in Fierce Battle for Maiduguri
Independent (Lagos), 26 January 2015
After years of unsuccessful attempts, members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect also on Saturday and Sunday morning failed to capture Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Hundreds of Thousands of Civilians At Grave Risk
AI London, 25 January 2015
A failure to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians could lead to a disastrous humanitarian crisis said Amnesty International with reports of two large scale attacks in Nigeria… Read more »
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Nigeria:
After Hostage Release, Boko Haram Attacks City
DW, 25 January 2015
Nigerian troops have engaged Boko Haram militants in battle after the rebel group attacked the major northeastern city of Maiduguri. The attack comes a day after Boko Haram… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Kills More People in Captured Adamawa Territories
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
Several people were killed as Boko Haram insurgents continued their attacks on communities in Adamawa State, particularly those in Michika Local Government Area, survivors have… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - Military to Lift Maiduguri Curfew On Monday - Spokesperson
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri said on Sunday that the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri would be lifted on Monday morning. Read more »
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Nigeria:
President in Maiduguri Promises U.S.$1 Billion for Boko Haram Victims
Leadership, 25 January 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday took his campaign train to the city of Maiduguri, Borno State capital, where he told the electorate that his re-election would, amongst other… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military to Lift Maiduguri Curfew On Monday, Says Spokesman
Vanguard, 25 January 2015
The 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri said on Sunday that the 24-hour curfew imposed on Maiduguri would be lifted on Monday morning. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Maiduguri Attack - Governor Shettima Commends Soldiers' Gallantry
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
The Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday praised the gallantry of Nigeria soldiers who stood their grounds as Boko Haram terrorists attempted to invade Maiduguri,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Maiduguri Attack - Shettima Commends Military's Resilience
This Day, 25 January 2015
Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, has called on the people of the state to stay calm, reassuring that security forces were making frantic efforts to safeguard lives and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Inside Details of Boko Haram's Three-Pronged Attack On Maiduguri, Konduga, Monguno
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
Nigerian soldiers on Sunday faced three separate and daring raids by Boko Haram insurgents on three major towns of Borno State and successfully repelled two of them, the Defence… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Set for 'Final Onslaught' Against Boko Haram
Premium Times, 23 January 2015
The Nigerian military is set for a final, and comprehensive onslaught against the extremist Boko Haram group, in an operation expected to end by before February election, a website… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan's Advance Team Trapped As Army Repels Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri
Leadership, 26 January 2015
The presidential convoy that conveyed members of President Goodluck Jonathan's advance team, including security personnel and other key workers attached to his office, is trapped… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Don't Attack President Jonathan in Maiduguri, Borno Gov Begs Residents
Leadership, 24 January 2015
Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, yesterday appealed to the people of his state not to assault President Goodluck Jonathan who is visiting Maiduguri, the state capital,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Kill 15 in Borno As Jonathan Campaigns in Maiduguri
Vanguard, 24 January 2015
Boko Haram gunmen killed 15 people including a village leader near Maiduguri, the heartland of the Islamist group blamed for thousands of deaths in its six-year insurgency,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Campaigns in Maiduguri Amidst Tight Security - Vows to Rescue Chibok Girls
Premium Times, 24 January 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday campaigned in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, amidst heavy security deployment by a combined force of soldiers, police and the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Maiduguri Attack - President's Team Trapped
Vanguard, 26 January 2015
Abuja--Some security personnel, journalists and the medical team, who accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan on his campaign tour of Maiduguri, Borno State, were still trapped in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jonathan Campaigns in Borno, Vows to Crush Boko Haram
Vanguard, 24 January 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan, Saturday, reassured the people of Borno state and the north east zone that his administration will do everything possible to end the activities of Boko… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Routs Insurgents in the Battle to Capture Maiduguri
This Day, 26 January 2015
Barely hours after President Goodluck Jonathan declared in Maiduguri that the Boko Haram Islamic sect would be crushed, the terrorists have raised the tempo of their attacks in the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Curfew Imposed On Maiduguri As Boko Haram Tries to Seize City
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has imposed a curfew on Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, following the ongoing operation around Maiduguri and Monguno as exchange of fire between… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Capture Monguno but Lose 56, Repelled From Maiduguri
This Day, 25 January 2015
Boko Haram insurgents have captured Monguno, a town that shares borders with Baga. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Panic in Maiduguri As Boko Haram Launches Attack in Bid to Take Over State Capital
Premium Times, 25 January 2015
Soldiers of the Nigerian army and Boko Haram terrorists are currently engaged in a fierce exchange of fire since Saturday night as insurgents, in their hundreds, attempt to invade… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Attacks - Military Imposes Curfew As Maiduguri Boils
Vanguard, 25 January 2015
The Nigeria military has imposed curfew on Maiduguri on Sunday following a fierce battle in the city. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Maiduguri Under Attack
This Day, 25 January 2015
Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, is under attack by the Boko Haram militants right now. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Troops Fighting Boko Haram Near Maiduguri
Daily Trust, 25 January 2015
Nigerian troops are currently trying to contend hundreds of Boko Haram militants who are trying to attack Maiduguri, the state capital through various directions. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Attack On Maiduguri - Hundreds of Thousands of Civilians At Grave Risk - Amnesty Int'l
This Day, 25 January 2015
As the war in Maiduguri as well as the nearby town of Monguno continues, Amnesty International has said failure to protect hundreds of thousands of civilians could lead to a… Read more »