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Nigerian Army: Terrorists are smuggling fish into Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has stated that the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters were smuggling smoked fish into the country to sustain their criminal activities.
Nigerian Army: Seven terrorists killed, eight others crippled by own IEDs in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said that seven terrorists died when their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) they planted for troops in Lamba’a forest along Jakana-Mainok road in Borno.
Troops kill 15 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Fifteen members of the Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed during a fierce fight with troops at Jigalta village, 27 kilometres from Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State in the northeast Nigeria.
Senate mulls five years jail term for sexual predators in schools
The Senate on Wednesday revisited the sexual harassment bill which was sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC, Delta Central) and passed by the 8th Senate.
House of Reps: INEC cannot deregister political parties
The house of representatives has rejected a motion seeking to call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to de-register political parties seen to be weak.
Reps members bicker over Boko Haram takeover of Borno councils
The House of Representatives has begun a move to create a special fund for Nigerian Armed Forces to tackle the rising security crises across the country.
Nigerian Army: Unscrupulous persons offering shelter to fleeing Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian Army says unscrupulous individuals in the North East have been providing shelter for some Boko Haram terrorists who are fleeing parts of Borno and Yobe states.
Nigerian Army: Villagers providing shelters for Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm saying some villagers in the North East are providing shelters for both the Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
ICRC to partner Nigeria’s private sector on small businesses in fragile situations
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is open to partnerships with the private sector in Nigeria to bring relief to those displaced, disenfranchised and suffering from cycles of violence.
Army deserter arrested for robbery in Adamawa
Two suspects, including an army deserter, were on Tuesday arrested by the police in Adamawa for robbing a woman of her car at gunpoint.
Official: Borno governor executes 120 projects in 100 days
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said on Monday that his administration had in its first 100 days executed 120 projects.
NEDC begins assessment tour of Borno displaced communities
The North East Development Commission (NEDC), has embarked on needs assessment of displaced communities in Borno to fast track rehabilitation and resettlement process in the state.
Three soldiers die as troops engage terrorists in Borno
Three soldiers have been killed as troops of Sector 3, Operation Lafiya Dole engaged members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in Borno State.
Three soldiers dead, eight others injured in shoot out with terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian army said three of its soldiers were killed and eight others injured during a shoot out with the Boko Haram terrorists group at Munguno in Borno State.
Boko Haram: General Buratai boosts troop’s confidence with visit to victims
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai encouraging a wounded soldier in hospital in Monguno, Borno State after encounter with Boko Harram terrorists
Nigerian Army moves to stifle Boko Haram economy – commander
Brig.-Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, says the army has initiated new operational measures to stifle Boko Haram insurgents’ economy.
Flood: Borno SEMA halts disease outbreak in IDPs camps
Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has commenced mobilization and sensitization of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to forestall outbreak of water diseases following flooding at some IDPs camps in the state.
Why Boko Haram is attacking more Borno communities
Normalcy has returned to Gubio and Magumeri local government areas in northern part of Borno State after an attack by Boko Haram insurgents that lasted for several hours.
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Edo APC exco sacks Anselm Ojezua, elects David Imoise as acting chair
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology chapter, on Wednesday issued a ten-day ultimatum (i.e. up till November 15) to the university administration to pay their August, September, and October salaries or face industrial crisis.
U-23 AFCON: Imama Amapakabo banks on Okechukwu Azubuike, Taiwo Awoniyi for victory against Zambia
Olympic Eagles head coach Imama Amapakabo is hopeful the arrival of Okechukwu Azubuike and Taiwo Awoniyi will help turn around the fortunes of the team following the 1-0 defeat to Cote d’Ivoire in their first game at the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Edo APC exco sacks Anselm Ojezua, elects David Imoise as acting chair
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Zimbabwe bans meat, livestock imports from South Africa
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Primate admonishes Christians to shun wrangling
Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigerian Anglican Communion, has dedicated St. Stephen’s Anglican Cathedral in Umuahia, Abia State, capital advising Christians to shun wrangling in the house of God.