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MEND threatens to kill Muslim clerics, bomb mosques from May 31

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Headlines, Niger Delta Monday, April 15th, 2013

By Emma Amaize & SAMUEL OYADONGHA WARRI—FEAR of a religious war loomed, weekend, in Nigeria, following the threat by Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, to commence the assassination of Muslim clerics, bombing of mosques, hajj camps and Islamic institutions as from May 31. The exercise, codenamed, Operation Barborossa, according to spokesman […]

Boko Haram amnesty: You’re on suicide mission, Christians tell FG

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Thursday, April 11th, 2013

By Our Reporters ABUJA — CHRISTIAN leaders, yesterday, opposed the Federal Government’s plan to offer unconditional amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect, describing it as a misplaced priority and an unjust cause. This came even as there is skepticism within the military circle that the amnesty will work out, adding that it may […]

Buhari backs amnesty for Boko Haram (Why are we not surprised?)

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Top Stories Thursday, April 11th, 2013

By Emma Ujah, Victoria Ojeme, Emma Elebeke, Daud Olatunji & Ruth Odiniya ABEOKUTA—Former Head of State and National leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.) has thrown his weight behind the proposed amnesty for Islamic sect, Boko Haram, commending the Federal Government for setting up a committee that will look […]

Ndi-Igbo backs amnesty for Boko Haram (After they have murdered your kinsmen)

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics, South-East Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

By AbdulSalam Muhammad, Kano. KANO – The President- General Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo World Wide, Chief Gary Nnachi, has enjoined the Federal Government to hasten the Amnesty program to members of the dreaded Boko Haram, so long that will guarantee peace across the federation. The President General of the Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo who was in Kano in company […]

FG committed to dialogue with Boko Haram – PDP

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Chairman, South-South Peoples Democratic Party Forum, Lagos State, Mr. Sunday Ekanem, says the Federal is committed to dialogue with Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram. He, however, called on northern leaders and those advocating amnesty for the sect to prevail on its leaders to come out openly and tell Nigerians that they are ready for dialogue. […]

Boko Haram rejects FG’s amnesty

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Information available to sources close to the northern oligarchy indicates that members of the Jihadist group, the Yusufiyya sect popularly referred to as Boko Haram may have rejected the amnesty offer extended to the group by President Goodluck Jonathan last week. According to the information, the group said that they have not asked for the […]

Cracks in the presidency over Boko Haram amnesty

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, Top Stories Monday, April 8th, 2013

Cracks in Presidency over amnesty for Boko Haram Posted by: Yusuf Alli on April 8, 2013 in Featured, News 13 Comments Despite President Goodluck Jonathan’s disposition to amnesty for Boko Haram, not all members of his cabinet believe in the option, it was learnt yesterday. Also, it was learnt that the Attorney-General of the Federation […]

Boko Haram, victims’ families must agree on amnesty’

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Latest Politics Monday, April 8th, 2013

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Compliance, Mr. Maruf Akinderu-Fatai, on Sunday said it was necessary to seek the views of relatives of victims of Boko Haram attacks before the Federal Government grants amnesty to members of the sect. Akinderu-Fatia, who spoke with one of our correspondents, said it would be wrong for the […]

Northern govs seek expansion of Amnesty Committee

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Governors, Headlines Sunday, April 7th, 2013

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for setting up a committee to consider proposals for granting amnesty to members of the Boko Haram sect, whose uprising has left thousands of people dead and property worth millions destroyed in the North since 2009. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Niger […]

Boko Haram Amnesty: Best decision at the moment – PDP

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday, April 7th, 2013

By Ben Agande, Abuja & Caleb Ayansina ABUJA — THE National leadership of the Peoples Party, PDP yesterday described the constitution of an Amnesty Committee on the Boko Haram insurgency by President Goodluck Jonathan as the best decision at the moment just as the governors of Kastina and Jigawa states, Ibrahim Shema and Sule Lamido […]