Tag Archives: BornoState

Nigeria: We Are Not Ghosts, Boko Haram Tells Jonathan

March 14, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Chuks Okocha, Michael Olugbode and Mohammed Aminu, Thisday A new twist emerged in the purported ceasefire offered by the Boko Haram sect, as a faction of the group yesterday took exception to President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement during his recent … read more »

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Nigeria: Blasts Rock Maiduguri After President Jonathan’s Visit

March 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Barely hours after President Goodluck Jonathan left the Borno State capital; multiple explosions were reported to have hit the city of Maiduguri. Witnesses say they heard loud blasts, in Jajeri ward of Budum town, the heart of the insurgency shortly … read more »

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Boko Haram Republic of Northern Nigeria: A Good Idea

February 5, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Boko Haram Republic of Arewa, Boko Haram Republic of Borno-Yobe, Boko Haram Republic of Northern Nigeria is not a bad idea. I have reiterated in an earlier write up ‘Boko Haram Republic: Why Not?’ that a referendum is necessary in … read more »

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JTF denies alleged Boko Haram planned attack

December 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

THE Joint Task Force (JTF) has denied reports that the Boko Haram Islamic sect was planning to attack Maiduguri metropolis and other parts of Borno State. Speaking Monday in Maiduguri, JTF’s spokesman, Lt. Col Sagir Musa said that the alleged … read more »

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