Boko Haram News

Nigeria29 Jan 2019 12:03 GMT

Fears of renewed attacks by the armed group prompt the exodus of more than 30,000 people from the Nigerian town of Rann.

Nigeria24 Jan 2019 11:32 GMT

Oby Ezekwesili said she made her decision in a bid to create a 'strong and viable' coalition to defeat incumbent Buhari.

Niger31 Dec 2018 18:25 GMT

The two countries had launched a joint operation against criminal gangs in Niger's Maradi region over the weekend.

Nigeria28 Dec 2018 07:58 GMT

At least one naval officer killed as armed group seizes trove of weapons from two bases near Nigerian border with Chad.

War & Conflict25 Dec 2018 21:07 GMT

Security forces were on escort duty when they were attacked in Yobe state in the north of the country, army says.

Africa24 Dec 2018 17:31 GMT

Raiders on several motorbikes shoot Magami village residents indiscriminately in the latest attack in Nigeria.

Nigeria19 Dec 2018 09:55 GMT

Air Marshall Alex Badeh shot dead near Abuja as authorities struggle with increase in violence in oil-rich Niger Delta.

Nigeria15 Dec 2018 06:47 GMT

Army suspended UNICEF operations early Friday accusing the agency's staff of spying for Boko Haram.

Nigeria01 Dec 2018 11:06 GMT

Insecurity is a major electoral issue for President Muhammadu Buhari as he seeks re-election in 2019 polls.

Africa01 Nov 2018 13:39 GMT

Boko Haram fighters attacked two villages on outskirts of Maiduguri as well as a camp for internally displaced people.

Nigeria15 Oct 2018 21:32 GMT

ICRC nurse Hauwa Liman was forced to kneel down with her hands tied, and then shot at close range, local media reports.

Chad29 Sep 2018 15:12 GMT

A second deadly attack this year by Boko Haram near Lake Chad was repelled by Chadian troops.

Nigeria05 Sep 2018 08:50 GMT

As children affected by violence dream of being soldiers to exact retribution, experts call for mental health support.

Africa03 Sep 2018 16:38 GMT

International donor conference kicks off in Berlin to stabilise region facing massive humanitarian challenges.