Nigeria’s military

International

8 Soldiers Killed In Attacks By Extremists

Islamic extremists have killed eight soldiers and wounded 17 in two attacks in northeastern Nigeria, the country's...

International

What We Know About Boko Haram’s Factional War

For seven years, Boko Haram has terrorized northeast Nigeria and surrounding countries, killing tens of thousands and...

International

Rival Boko Haram Groups Clash In NE Nigeria

In-fighting has broken out in Boko Haram after the Islamic State group announced a new leader of its Nigerian...

International

Some Officers Selling Arms To Boko Haram

Nigeria's military says some officers are selling arms and ammunition to Boko Haram, indicating the corruption...

Opinion

Boko Haram’s Shekau ‘wounded’ In Air Strike

Lagos (AFP) - Nigeria's military claimed Tuesday to have seriously injured Boko Haram's elusive leader Abubakar Shekau...

Opinion

Kerry Warns Against Crackdowns As Nigeria Claims Boko Haram Leader ‘wounded’

Sokoto (Nigeria) (AFP) - US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday praised Nigeria for its recent gains against Boko...

Opinion

‘Son’ of Boko Haram’s Founder Named Jihadi Head

Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - When the Islamic State group appointed Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the head of Boko Haram early in...

Africa & World

32 Dead, 80 Hurt in Nigeria Blast Blamed on Boko Haram

A night-time explosion blamed on Boko Haram extremists killed 32 people and wounded 80 Tuesday at a truck stop in...