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Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau has been named in the Time Magazine annual 100 influential people in the world list.

In a release on Thursday by the magazine, Shekau described as “Scourge of Africa” was named under the leaders category.

He was named along with President-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari and former Minister of Education and leader of the Brigbackourgirls campaign group , Oby Ezekwesili

Most Americans do not yet recognize his name, but the citizens of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, know Abubakar Shekau all too well: he is the most violent killer their country has ever seen. Shekau took over the terrorist organization Boko Haram in 2009 after the group had been weakened by Nigerian government forces.

A brief profile of Shekau reads:

“Shekau, who is believed to be in his 30s, began to stage increasingly daring kidnapping and killing raids on schools, churches and mosques thought by Boko Haram to be violating their interpretation of Islam. The taking of over 200 schoolgirls in April 2014 brought Boko Haram into the international spotlight.

“By most s, Boko Haram has killed more than 10,000 people and is spreading into neighboring countries. Shekau’s latest action may finally summon a U.S. response: he has publicly aligned his group with ISIS, the terrorist group that holds territory in Syria and Iraq and has expanded its reach into Yemen and Libya.”

http://thenationonlineng.net/new/shekau-on-times-100-influential-persons-list/

I wasn't a bit surprised. Shekau was Buhari's foot soldier. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians to see Jonathan as a weak president. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians into thinking it's only a general that can save us. He's the one who made Nigerians scream for change. Nigerians were influenced by Shekau and Buhari to vote for APC out of fear. He's definitely the most influential guy in Nigeria. Kudos to him.

Maine this man is growing More infamous by the minute. Anyways GMB will repeat what happened to his predisessor Mai tatsine

Buhari wins the election

Bokoharam turn peacemakers



And shekau gets influential




I smell foul play

what da Bleep !

if shekau the mad dog can make that list what of me a law abiding progressive agent ?



wetin I dey talk self

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Why shekau?

Didn't this news bit hit FP earlier, or have I become a prophet of some kind? I think the latter is the case. In that case:
Mr. RickRichards for your accurate prophecies. Starting from $1,000,000 per prophecy.

this one is strong

Ok oooo

How many times will I see this today on FP

Na wa oo!!

I thought Olukolade said they've killed this fvcker. What is going on

Anyone that appears on T.V is now termed "influential"


The world is going haywire..

ShowYourCertificate:
I wasn't a bit surprised. Shekau was Buhari's foot soldier. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians to see Jonathan as a weak president. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians into thinking it's only a general that can save us. He's the one who made Nigerians scream for change. Nigerians were influenced by Shekau and Buhari to vote for APC out of fear. He's definitely the most influential guy in Nigeria. Kudos to him.

mehn how low is your reasoning dude ?

Can you think like human for once ? let's say shakau is buhari foot soldier what stop Jonathan in waging a war against something that could term him as a clueless and incompetent twerp.
stop crying on threads, Jonathan failed and he was booted out the same way he was voted for in 2011.

stop crying,your job as PDP mouthpiece has come to an end, get a job

hmmm

The last time I checked, I thought being on times influential list was for well meaning individuals who have achieved and still achieving a lot.
Why elevate an evil person? Please what's the essence of this publication?

Time magazine- I think we need to redefine that word "INFLUENTIAL"

Too bad they put him on such list.

His inclusion is not questionable.

He played a key role (retrogressive) in the current dispensation and even influenced the voting pattern in the just concluded elections.

He put Nigeria on the world map for the wrong reasons.

It can never be well with him, family and generations yet unborn.

Hehehe....



Who says Terrorism doesn't bring fame??



*begins to polish my Bazooka*

Ok!

uzolexis:
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ShowYourCertificate:
I wasn't a bit surprised. Shekau was Buhari's foot soldier. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians to see Jonathan as a weak president. He succeeded in influencing Nigerians into thinking it's only a general that can save us. He's the one who made Nigerians scream for change. Nigerians were influenced by Shekau and Buhari to vote for APC out of fear. He's definitely the most influential guy in Nigeria. Kudos to him.

U need brain transplant fast, fast before u go other side

He deserves it! He shakes the world.

who knws maybe the source of this news is the sponsorer. just suspecting

Ever since I ed nairaland....This is my first appearance on Front page!....
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I dedicate this space to my sweet mother! Who's been healthy and still looking very young!
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Love you mum!

It will annoy the janjaweedes to no end that none of their thieving demi-gods which includes Thieffnubu,Buhari,Amaechi or Saraki once touted as the supposed five who brought down this government are not even up to the islamic ragamuffin in influence and awe...according to Times....Haaaahaaa.

jacksparrow1207:

H for 'h03'
See her mouth like H

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