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‘We’re pampering insurgents’ — reactions to photos of army donating food items to ‘repentant’ Boko Haram leaders

The Nigerian Twittersphere is abuzz over photos which show the army donating food items to surrendered Boko Haram commanders. The Boko Haram commanders had surrendered to troops in Operation Hadin

Lafiya Dole commander retained as army carries out major reshuffle

The Nigerian army has announced the redeployment of some seniors officers and commanders. Farouq Yahaya, a major general and commander of operation Lafiya Dole, was not affected in the redeployment.

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Gabkwet named spokesperson as air force announces major shake-up

The Nigerian air force (NAF) has appointed Edward Gabkwet as its new spokesperson. The appointment is part of a major rejig of branch commanders and senior officers of the air

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‘Soldiers using Soviet-era weapons to fight well-equipped Boko Haram’

Some military commanders engaged in the fight against Boko Haram say the Nigerian army uses outdated weapons to fight the insurgents who often deploy sophisticated weapons during battle. The weapons

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