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Nigeria: There's Nothing Wrong Negotiating With Terrorists, Says Ribadu
Vanguard, 1 March 2020
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has thrown his weight behind those canvassing that federal government enters into… Read more »
Will the Nigerian Govt Negotiate with Boko Haram Militants?
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Nuhu Ribadu has said that he was not against negotiations with the militants, saying such action by government can go a long way in addressing the decade-long attacks that has seen thousands of lives lost, many injured and property worth several millions destroyed. Meanwhile, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has said that Chibok schoolgirls would be set free if their members are released from prison.
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Vanguard, 1 March 2020
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has cautioned French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Jerome Pasquier, to quit making utterances capable of undermining Nigeria's progress against… Read more »
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Nigeria: Boko Haram Eroding Nigerians' Trust in Govt, Catholic Bishops Tell Buhari
This Day, 2 March 2020
Catholic bishops yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to do something urgently to correct a growing distrust among Nigerians on the sincerity and ability of his… Read more »
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Nigeria: Red Cross Not Involved in Negotiations With Boko Haram, ISWAP - Official
Premium Times, 1 March 2020
Amidst the levels of insecurity facing the country for over a decade, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has clarified that its role in Nigeria does not involve… Read more »
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Nigeria: Shekau Proposes Swap Deal to Free Chibok Girls
This Day, 14 February 2020
The leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau, has given condition for the release of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls in captivity. Read more »
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Nigeria: ISWAP, Terror Group in Nigeria, Rebrands, Reversing Tradition
Premium Times, 27 February 2020
The presumed executions in the leadership rank of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terror group, in the Nigerian northeast, is overstated, according to knowledgeable… Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigerian Military Has Made Enormous Gains Over ISWAP - Experts
Vanguard, 26 February 2020
The operations of the Nigerian Military in the ongoing battle with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist group in North-East Nigeria have received commendations recently from a wide array of… Read more »
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Nigeria: We're Exploring Int'l Collaboration to Defeat Boko Haram - Buhari
Daily Trust, 27 February 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari says his government is exploring higher level of collaboration among nations and international organisations to defeat the Boko Haram insurgency and… Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Tasks Military On Strategies Against ISWAP Threats
Premium Times, 26 February 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Nigerian military to re-examine strategies towards defeating the Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the North… Read more »
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Nigeria: We Are Days Away From Finally Defeating Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorism - Buratai to Troops
Vanguard, 21 February 2020
Following recent heavy victories and bloody nose inflicted on several Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts and bases as well as the neutralization of many of their Commanders, the Chief… Read more »
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Nigeria: Boko Haram Targeting Christians to Trigger Religious War - Mohammed
Vanguard, 28 February 2020
Relentless and brutal attacks by the military against the Boko Haram insurgents and their ally in the Islamic State in West Africa, ISWAP, have forced the terrorists to change… Read more »
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Nigeria: Why Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack Christians, Churches - Lai Mohammed
Vanguard, 27 February 2020
Apparently worried by the established pattern and the frequency of attacks in recent times, the Nigerian Government, on Thursday provided possible reason why terrorists are now… Read more »
InFocus
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In a video released by Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, following President Muhammadu Buhari's visit to Borno State, he said the schoolgirls would be set free if their members ... Read more »
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Nigeria's Rebecca Sharibu, mother of the abducted Nigerian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu, is in London to mark the second anniversary of her daughter's abduction by a faction of Boko ... Read more »
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A bill seeking the integration of former Boko Haram fighters back into society, has been submitted to the Nigerian parliament. It proposes the establishment of a commission that ... Read more »
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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has said the country needs an extra 100,000 soldiers to win the war against Boko Haram. He said the country cannot win the battle against ... Read more »
