Bokoharam – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:21:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Bokoharam – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Boko Haram Insurgency Results in Approximately 3.2 Million Displacements in Borno State Over Seven Years, Says Governor Zulum https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-insurgency-results-in-approximately-3-2-million-displacements-in-borno-state-over-seven-years-says-governor-zulum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-insurgency-results-in-approximately-3-2-million-displacements-in-borno-state-over-seven-years-says-governor-zulum/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:21:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369196 Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that the Boko Haram insurgency has led to around 3.2 million displacements in Borno State over the past seven years. This staggering figure highlights the profound impact of the conflict on the lives and livelihoods of people in the region. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-insurgency-results-in-approximately-3-2-million-displacements-in-borno-state-over-seven-years-says-governor-zulum/feed/ 0 Obasanjo Saying Bokoharam Is Trying To Fulanise Nigeria Is Absurd – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/obasanjo-saying-bokoharam-is-trying-to-fulanise-nigeria-is-absurd-fg/ Thu, 23 May 2019 18:50:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233262 Federal Government has rejected President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comments that Boko Haram insurgency is now an agenda to Fulanise West Africa and Islamise Africa. FG revealed that the comment was wierd and absurd, and begged Obasanjo to not let personal hatred overwhelm his love for Nigeria, and he should even withdraw his statement to prove it [...]

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]]> We Are Still Searching For The Remaining Chibok Girls – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-still-searching-for-the-remianing-chibok-girls-tukur-buratai/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:19:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231080 Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has revealed that the search for the remaining abducted Chibok girls is still ongoing while saying Boko Haram is the most dangerous terrorist group. He also said activities of Boko Haram has now been restricted to Lake Chad and some parts of Sambisa forest. He revealed [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Has Been Technically Degraded – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-has-been-technically-degraded-buhari/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:19:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209343 Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared open the 2018 International Press Institute World Congress with a call on journalists worldwide to address the menace of fake news and hate speech for the good of humanity. “It is satisfying, therefore, that you have chosen an appropriate theme for your conference: Why Good Journalism Matters: Quality Media for [...]

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]]> I Can Lose My Virginity To Davido – Adokiye https://www.theinfostride.com/i-can-lose-my-virginity-to-davido-adokiye/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:59:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148363 Adokiye Kyrian might be rethinking her decision to remain a virgin. The singer, real name Adokiye Ngozi Kyrian Yvonne, often talks about how she was able to keep her virginity till adulthood and is determined on remaining a virgin until marriage. Now it seems like she just might reconsider that if Davido offers his services. [...]

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]]> We Did Not Pay Bokoharam To Free 21 Chibok Girls – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/we-did-not-pay-bokoharam-to-free-21-chibok-girls-fg/ Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:43:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147956 The presidency has denied the story that the Federal Government paid ransom to free the 21 Chibok girls released by Boko Haram in October 2016. President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the government has “no such money under any allocation to pay out this outrageous sum of money as ransom.” In a statement by [...]

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]]> Military Alone Can’t Fight Bokoharam – Kerry https://www.theinfostride.com/military-alone-cant-fight-bokoharam-kerry/ Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:32:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141190 Nigeria’s battle against Boko Haram will only succeed if it tackles the reasons why people join Islamist militant groups and if the government and its military gain people’s trust, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday. “We also know that beating Boko Haram on the battlefield is only the beginning of what we [...]

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]]> 8000 Bokoharam Members Voluntarily Surrendered – Military https://www.theinfostride.com/8000-bokoharam-members-voluntarily-surrendered-military/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:03:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140391 The Nigerian Military on Tuesday in Abuja said that no fewer than 8000 Boko Haram members had voluntarily surrendered to its “Operation Safe Corridor’’ in the North-East. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, disclosed this at a lecture organised by the FCT Correspondents’ Chapel of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The News [...]

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]]> ISIS Appoint New Bokoharam Leader https://www.theinfostride.com/isis-appoint-new-bokoharam-leader/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:07:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=138672 The Islamic State (ISIS) has appointed a new leader for Nigerian terrorist sect, Boko Haram. ISIS announced, via the latest issue of its magazine, that Abu Musab al-Barnawi will now serve as Boko Haram’s leader, BBC reports. Al-Barnawi, previously a spokesperson for the group, takes over from Abubakar Shekau. Shekau became globally notorious due to [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Links Cost Ali Modu Sheriff – Dokpesi https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-links-cost-ali-modu-sheriff-dokpesi/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:51:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137667 The ex-DAAR Communications Plc Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi, has revealed that embattled factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff because of his alleged involvement with the Boko Haram sect. The embattled AIT boss, who is also vying for the role of National Chairmanship of the opposition party reportedly said Ali Modu [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Kill 16 Bokoharam Members https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-kill-16-bokoharam-members/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:55:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135592 The Nigerian Army has announced that its men killed 16 Boko Haram members during a shoot-out in Kala Balge local government area of Borno State. The Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman said the terrorists attacked the troops on Saturday, July 9, 2016, around 5:00pm. Usman said the terrorists were well armed, adding that the [...]

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]]> We’ve Already Dealt With Bokoharam – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-already-dealt-with-bokoharam-yemi-osinbajo/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:05:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133224 According to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Federal Government has already dealt with Boko Haram “militarily”. Osinbajo made the comment on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, during a meeting with the Assistant Secretary of Australian Foreign Affairs, Mathew Neuhaus and High Commissioner, Paul Lehmann. “We have already dealt with Boko Haram militarily, we now have to [...]

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]]> Soldiers Kill 6 Bokoharam Members https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-kill-6-bokoharam-members/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:53:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132201 Six Boko Haram terrorists were, on Sunday, June 12, 2016, killed in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said. The insurgents were killed in Pulka Village in the Gwoza Local Government Area of the state after attempting to attack a military formation. This was disclosed by army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It [...]

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]]> Troops Destroy 8 Bokoharam Camps In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-destroy-8-bokoharam-camps-in-borno/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:55:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131947 Troops of 156 Task Force Battalion of 29 Task Force Brigade, Civilian JTF and local vigilante in Yajiwa, Alanganro forest, Borno state have destroyed eight camps belonging to the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman disclosed this on Friday, June 10, 2016. According to him, items recovered [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Kill 3 Bokoharam Member In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-kill-3-bokoharam-member-in-borno/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 21:45:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130939 Nigerian Army troops have killed three Boko Haram members and arrested one during a military operation in Borno state. The Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, in a statement obtained from the Nigerian Army official website, said “The captured Boko Haram terrorist, Umar Mustapha, who claimed to have come from Sabsawa, has [...]

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]]> No Proof To Show IS Sponsor Bokoharam – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/no-proof-to-show-is-sponsor-bokoharam-buhari/ Sun, 15 May 2016 21:21:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128742 President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that there was no credible intelligence linking Boko Haram’s source of weaponry to the Islamic State (IS) even as the former had pledged allegiance to the latter. Buhari said this while fielding questions from newsmen at the closing of the second Regional Security Summit in Abuja. The president said [...]

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]]> Nigeria Hope USA Will Unblock Arms Sales To Fight Bokoharam https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-hope-usa-will-unblock-arms-sales-to-fight-bokoharam/ Sat, 14 May 2016 09:37:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128598 Nigeria hopes the United States will sell it aircraft to fight Boko Haram militants, saying its human rights record had improved sufficiently for a blockade on arms deals to be lifted, the foreign minister said on Friday. U.S. officials told Reuters this month Washington wants to sell up to 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack [...]

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]]> Soldiers Rescue 34 Women, 28 Kids From Bokoharam https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-rescue-34-women-28-kids-from-bokoharam/ Sat, 07 May 2016 09:27:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127921 Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have rescued 34 women and 28 children from Boko Haram. This was disclosed by the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor, who presented the abducted women to journalists in Maiduguri. According to Channels TV, the rescued captives are currently being interrogated and profiled at the 7 [...]

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]]> Your Sorrows Will Soon Be Over – UN Tell Bokoharam Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/your-sorrows-will-soon-be-over-un-tell-bokoharam-victims/ Tue, 03 May 2016 15:26:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127465 The UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Fatma Samoura, has assured the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by the Boko Haram insurgency that their sufferings would soon become a thing of the past. Samoura told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that the UN was doing everything possible to ensure that the IDPs resumed [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Is Bigger Than People Think – Modupe Ozolua https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-is-bigger-than-people-think-modupe-ozolua/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127168 Beauty therapist, Modupe Ozolua has said that the Boko Haram insurgency is bigger than most people think. She also said that the terrorist sect has committed worse atrocities than the abduction of the Chibok girls. According to the Associated Press, Ozolua is taking a step toward raising awareness and money to assist displaced victims of [...]

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]]> Soldiers Kill Bokoharam Boss, 6 Others In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-kill-bokoharam-boss-6-others-in-borno/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:07:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126920 Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have killed 7 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The terrorists were gunned down on Monday, April 25, 2016, and one of them was identified as a kingpin of the sect who was popularly known as the Albani of Monguno. This was disclosed via a statement released by army spokesperson, [...]

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]]> My Heart Aches For Kids Abducted By Bokoharam – Hillary Clinton https://www.theinfostride.com/my-heart-aches-for-kids-abducted-by-bokoharam-hillary-clinton/ Sat, 16 Apr 2016 06:45:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125919 US Presidential candidate and former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed her sadness at the fate of Nigerian children who have been kidnapped by Boko Haram. Mrs Clinton made the comments on Thursday, April 14, 2016, in a statement to TIME in commemoration of the second anniversary of the Chibok abduction. “My heart aches [...]

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]]> Terrorists Are Fleeing – Army https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-are-fleeing-army/ Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:26:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125654 The Nigerian Army has announced that members of the Boko Haram sect are fleeing their hideout in Sambisa forest. Punch reports that Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman said “This is to inform the public that due to aerial bombardment and concerted efforts of the ground troops, and facing imminent annihilation, Boko Haram terrorists have been [...]

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]]> Buhari Was Once Attacked By Bokoharam – CWN https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-was-once-attacked-by-bokoharam-cwn/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:48:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124954 A group, Citizens Watch Nigeria (CWN) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was once attacked by terrorist sect, Boko Haram. This was disclosed by the group’s president, Omoba Aigbegbele who also accused Buhari’s aide, Garba Shehu of attempting to politicize the war against Boko Haram. Aigbegbele made the comment after Shehu allegedly said that former [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Killed 20,000 People In 4 Years – Presidency https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-killed-20000-people-in-4-years-presidency/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:27:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124935 The Senior Special Assistant to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande disclosed that Boko Haram killed 20,000 people between 2011 and 2015. Akande said “Dr. Masha added that no fewer than 20,000 lives were lost while 1.8 million people were displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency and the planned interventions are [...]

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]]> FG Begin Reconstruction Of Schools Destroyed By Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-begin-reconstruction-of-schools-destroyed-by-boko-haram/ Sun, 27 Mar 2016 19:10:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124116 The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr David Lawal, says the Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction of schools and police stations destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents in the North East. Lawan made this known on Sunday in Hong, Adamawa, during the graduation of 500 students trained by Buba Industrial Village. The [...]

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]]> Ayo Fayose Made Me PDP Chairman – Ali Modu Sheriff https://www.theinfostride.com/ayo-fayose-made-me-pdp-chairman-ali-modu-sheriff/ Sat, 19 Mar 2016 00:02:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123399 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff has said that he got into the position because of Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. Sheriff made the disclosure in Ekiti after meeting with Fayose and other members of the party on Thursday, March 17, 2016, Punch reports. “I never planned to be the PDP Chairman but [...]

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]]> Insurgency Will Soon Be Over – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/insurgency-will-soon-be-over-tukur-buratai/ Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:27:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123058 Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgency will soon be history. Buratai gave the assurance on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, during a visit to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi in Ibadan, The Nation reports. “We will soon overcome the insurgency that once threatened peace and security in some [...]

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]]> Soldiers Destroy Terrorists’ Spiritual Power Base In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-destroy-terrorists-spiritual-power-base-in-borno/ Sat, 05 Mar 2016 03:40:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122012 The Nigerian Army has destroyed Boko Haram’s spiritual power base in Alagarno Forest, Borno State. This was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman via a statement. It reads: “The troops, based on tip off, conducted a clearance operation around Alagarno forest general area, destroying terrorists camps at Mosa, Ariwuzumari and Kagalmari, as well as [...]

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]]> Soldiers Rescue Girl Kidnapped By Bokoharam In 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-rescue-girl-kidnapped-by-bokoharam-in-2014/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:26:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121861 Nigerian soldiers, during a recent anti-Boko Haram operation, rescued a young girl who was abducted by the sect in 2014. The 17-year-old girl, identified simply as Farida, is said to have been freed while troops were clearing the Lake Chad basin area of the Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. This was disclosed [...]

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]]> Army Arrest Man Spying For Bokoharam https://www.theinfostride.com/army-arrest-man-spying-for-bokoharam/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:55:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121714 The Nigerian Army has arrested and paraded a man who is allegedly a Boko Haram spy. The suspect, who is alleged to have participated in a 2011 bombing, was paraded by the army on February 29, 2016, in Bauchi, Daily Trust reports. He was identified as Victor Moses from Benue State and was arrested in [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Are No Longer A Threat – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-are-no-longer-a-threat-buhari/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:11:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121562 President Muhammadu Buhari has announced that members of Boko Haram are no longer threats to the country and world at large. Admitting that the sect’s activities had led to loss of many lives and displacement of innocent people in the country, Buhari said his administration had cleverly reduced the havoc wrecked by the terrorists. Speaking [...]

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]]> CNN Calls Ali Modu Sheriff “Boko Haram Founder” https://www.theinfostride.com/cnn-calls-ali-modu-sheriff-boko-haram-founder/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 11:03:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121426 American television channel, Cable News Network (CNN) has described the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff as the founder of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The description was written on the screen during a Breaking News segment on Sheriff’s emergence as PDP Chairman. Sheriff, a former governor of Borno State, has been [...]

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]]> Ali Modu Sheriff Will Be Consumed By Fire – Femi Fani-Kayode https://www.theinfostride.com/ali-modu-sheriff-will-be-consumed-by-fire-femi-fani-kayode/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:49:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121340 Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff will be consumed by the fire he is trying to start in Nigeria. Fani-Kayode made the comment while speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, after a meeting of former PDP ministers in Abuja. “First of all, my [...]

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]]> Soldiers Kill 23 Bokoharam Members, Rescue 150 In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/soldiers-kill-23-bokoharam-members-rescue-150-in-borno-state/ Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:56:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121256 Nigerian and Cameroonian soldiers have killed 23 Boko Haram terrorists during a joint operation in Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said. The disclosure was made via a statement issued by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. It reads: “The joint operation which was carried out with Cameroonian forces was quite [...]

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]]> Ali Modu Sheriff’s Appointment Is Best For PDP – Ayo Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/ali-modu-sheriffs-appointment-is-best-for-pdp-ayo-fayose/ Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:52:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121190 Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, February 22, rallied support for the newly appointed National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, saying his emergence is the thing for the party now. He said this in a statement released by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere [...]

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]]> Femi Kayode Talks About Sheriff’s Alleged Connection With Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/femi-kayode-talks-about-sheriffs-alleged-connection-with-boko-haram/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:13:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121124 Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has insisted that the new Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff occupies a major role in terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode had earlier described Sheriff as the sect’s founder while condemning his appointment by the party. He made the renewed claims while speaking on Channels TV’s ‘Sunday Politics [...]

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]]> Corrupt Politicians Are Worse Than Bokoharam – Gideon Obasogie https://www.theinfostride.com/corrupt-politicians-are-worse-than-bokoharam-gideon-obasogie/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:44:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121111 The spokesperson for the Catholic Church in North-Eastern Nigeria, Reverend Father Gideon Obasogie has said that corrupt politicians who looted funds meant for the purchase of arms are worse than Boko Haram terrorists. He also said that the politicians betrayed public trust and caused loss of lives due to the theft of the funds. “The [...]

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]]> Some Politicians Supported Bokoharam – Wole Soyinka https://www.theinfostride.com/some-politicians-supported-bokoharam-wole-soyinka/ Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:37:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=121107 Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that some Nigerian politicians supported the activities of terrorist sect, Boko Haram due to their lust for power. Soyinka also reportedly said that the sect had begun to rebel against the forces that led to its emergence. The Nobel Laureate is said to have made the comments during [...]

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]]> PDP Governors Beg Members To Accept Ali Modu Sheriff https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-beg-members-to-accept-ali-modu-sheriff/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:43:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120894 The Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have asked all members of the party to accept the new chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. The appointment of Sheriff has angered many members of the PDP. Some lawmakers have even threatened to decamp if the new chairman is not removed. Reports also say Femi Fani Kayode [...]

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]]> Stop Calling Ali Modu Sheriff Boko Haram Sponsor – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-calling-ali-modu-sheriff-boko-haram-sponsor-pdp/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:04:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120827 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned Nigerians to stop calling its new Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff a “Boko Haram Sponsor.” The PDP made the call via a statement released on February 17, 2016, by its National Auditor, Alhaji Adewole Adeyanju. “We are very much aware that some elements are jittery over PDP’s decision to [...]

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]]> Nothing Wrong With Prosecuting GEJ For Corruption – CAN https://www.theinfostride.com/nothing-wrong-with-prosecuting-gej-for-corruption-can/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 13:38:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120628 The Lagos State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan should not be exempted from prosecution for corruption. The remark was made by the group’s Chairman, Apostle Alexander Bamgbola on Saturday, February 13, 2016, on the side-lines of an interdenominational service, Punch reports. “What is wrong with [...]

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]]> Kashim Commends Military Over Success In Fight Against Terrorist https://www.theinfostride.com/kashim-commends-military-over-success-in-fight-against-terrorist/ Sun, 14 Feb 2016 16:00:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120567 Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno has commended the Military for their sacrifice in restoring peace in the North-East. Shettima stated this while speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri. “ The military has recorded tremendous achievements in the past six months, we are now consolidating the emerging peace in the state. “It is wrong for anyone to [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Drink Victims’ Blood – Rescued Woman https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-drink-victims-blood-rescued-woman/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:08:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120413 A woman who was rescued from Boko Haram after being held captive for several years has said that the terrorists drink the blood of their victims. The former captive, identified only as Amira for her safety, also said that the terrorists have an evil look in their eyes that makes them seem possessed, according to [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Release 275 Bokoharam Suspects https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-release-275-bokoharam-suspects/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:06:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120411 The Nigerian Army has released 275 persons previously suspected to be members of Boko Haram after clearing them of all suspicion. The former suspects were handed over to Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima today, February 12, 2016. Shettima reportedly promised to provide vocational training for the released men and women and free education ‪for their [...]

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]]> EU Donate $50M To Aid Nigeria In Fight Against Terrorists https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-donate-50m-to-aid-nigeria-in-fight-against-terrorists/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 23:02:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120409 The European Union (EU) will donate $50million to Nigeria to aid its fight against terrorist sect, Boko Haram. This was disclosed by German President, Joachim Gauck on Thursday, February 11, 2016. “We as Europe will support that initiative with $50 million. We commend your good governance,” Gauck said while addressing a joint press conference with [...]

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]]> We Lack Sophisticated Weapons To Fight Terrorists – Military https://www.theinfostride.com/we-lack-sophisticated-weapons-to-fight-terrorists-military/ Sat, 06 Feb 2016 00:56:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120009 The military has disclosed that it lacks modern and sophisticated weapons to fight Boko Haram, days after the sect launched deadly attacks on Dalori village in Borno State. In a meeting with the leadership of the Senate on Wednesday, February 3, service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, complained that [...]

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]]> Chibok Girls Are Not With Us – Bokoharam Commander https://www.theinfostride.com/chibok-girls-are-not-with-us-bokoharam-commander/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:05:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119935 A Boko Haram commander has reportedly said that the over 200 girls who were abducted from Chibok in April 2014 are no longer in the sect’s custody. The terrorist commander, who chose to remain anonymous, made the disclosure to Vice News during an interview on HBO. “I know where they are,” the insurgent told correspondent [...]

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]]> Bokoharam Kill Six In Fresh Attack On Borno Community https://www.theinfostride.com/bokoharam-kill-six-in-fresh-attack-on-borno-community/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:46:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119720 Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly killed six people in a fresh attack on a Borno State community. The insurgents are said to have invaded Goniambari village in the Kaga Local Government Area of Monday, February 1, 2016. According to a fleeing resident, identified as Mallam Modu Abari, the attack occurred between 6:30pm and 7pm. The [...]

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]]> Air Force Intensifies Search Of Chibok Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/air-force-intensifies-search-of-chibok-girls/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:31:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119570 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is intensifying surveillance to locate the abducted Chibok girls and other captives held by the Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa forest Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao, the Deputy Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole in charge of Air Component made this known when he briefed newsmen in Maiduguri [...]

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