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By Edwin Madunagu I am inviting our country’s popular-democratic forces, especially the Nigerian Left, to join me in looking back once again. We have to look at the…
Dispatches From North East
An eye for an eye will leave Nigeria blind, says Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has warned those issuing quit notices and counter quit notices that “an eye for an eye will leave Nigeria blind”. In a statement issued…
Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack In Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its men involved in Operation Crackdown in Sambisa Forest, a code name for clearance and rescue operations in the dreaded forest, came under attack…
General Shuwa’s Killer Arrested In Kano
The Nigerian army has announced the capture of suspected killer of Mohammed Shuwa, a retired Major General, believed to have been killed by Boko Haram gunmen in his home in…
Troops Rescue 400 Persons From Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Monday announced the rescue of 400 persons held captive by Boko Haram insurgents and the killing of three members of the group and capture of nine…
Boko Haram Adopts New Means of Identification
The Nigerian Army has alerted members of the public to a new form of identification used by members of Boko Haram. This includes a new type of green uniforms and…
Kareto Attack: Several Soldiers Killed, Others Missing
The icirnigeria.org has learnt from multiple military and security sources that Monday’s attack on troops at Kareto in northern Borno State left many soldiers dead while some are still missing. This is…
Nigerian Army Distances Self From Solidarity Rallies
The Nigerian Army has dissociated itself from reported rallies celebrating the victories against Boko Haram insurgents and said such movements are capable of distracting troops involved in the war. The…
Boko Haram Ambushes Army General, Kills One Soldier
The convoy of Acting General Officer Commanding, GOC, 7 Division Nigerian Army, Victor Ezugwu, a Brigadier General, was on Tuesday morning attacked as he embarked on an operational visit…
Troops In Fierce Gun Battle With Boko Haram
Nigerian troops in Borno State are currently engaged in a shootout with members of Boko Haram insurgents, the army has announced. According to army spokesperson, Sani Usman, the insurgents had…