Senate House of rep okays state of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa

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The Senate today gave its nod for the extension of Emergency Rule in the troubled North East states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. The House of Reps had on May 15th approved the extension. With the Senate's approval, extension of Emergency Rule by the Federal Government is now able to be effected by 6 months.

Boko Haram is a common enemy – Shehu of Borno

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Nigerians  have been advised to see Boko Haram as a common enemy and not an attempt by Muslims to Islamise or divide the country. Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai, gave the advice on Thursday. Garbai, who is a member of the Inter Religious Council of Nigeria, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria  in Maiduguri.

He said, “Boko Haram is not a deliberate attempt by Muslims to attack Christians; if it is, they would not have attacked me. If it is a question of targeting only Christians, 13 of my district heads, two council members and many other Muslims would not have been killed.

“The Emirs of Fika and Kano are Muslims, yet they were attacked by the sect, who also killed many other Muslims leaders.’’

He said some Christians worked in his office and some were traditional title holders in his palace, adding that he held regular meetings with the Christian community in the state.

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See Picture Of Nigeria Soldier Drilling Policeman In Borno

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As the State of emergency continues in the three Northern States of Yobe,Borno and Adamawa State, Talk of Naija was sent this undated picture all the way from Borno,showing a soldier drilling a mobile policeman for an unknown reasons which may not be unconnected with his flouting the curfew directive in the Borno State Capital of Maiduguri.

Photos: President Jonathan visits Borno and Yobe States

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