Boko Haram

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What an eventful year!

Update: 10-year-old girl behind suicide bombing attack on New Year’s eve in Maiduguri

The attack was carried out by the young girl who approached a crowd buying noodles from a food vendor in the Customs area of the city around 9:30 pm on Saturday.

30 Boko Haram insurgents killed in failed ambush

30 members of the Boko Haram sect were reportedly killed in an ambush attempt on a convoy of local government officials and travellers along Bama Road after Nguri-Soye, Borno State on Saturday.

War against Boko Haram: Nigerian Army releases 55-man wanted list

The Nigerian Army in its battle against terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released a fresh 55-man list of the sect’s most-wanted members including their supposed leader, Abubakar Shekau.

Borno State government donates N10million to slain Nigerian soldier’s family

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has presented a N10million cheque to Samira, widow of Lt. Col Abu Ali who was killed by Boko Haram terrorists at Malam-fatori, Borno on November 4.

Two suicide bombers dead, survivor arrested for interrogation

A female suicide bomber blew herself and another bomber up near a police checkpoint in…

“Corruption is fighting back vigorously” – Buhari assures John Kerry battle will be won

President Muhammadu Buhari has told John Kerry his administration’s charge against corruption has been met with a stiff challenge, with corrupt persons deploying all cynical measures to frustrate his efforts to sanitise the system.

Nigerian Army reportedly loses another prominent soldier to Boko Haram

Lieutenant Col B.U Umar, a commanding officer of 114 TF battalion of the Nigerian Army was reportedly ambushed alongside members of his troop yesterday between Bita and Piridang.

Taraba governor laments the invasion of Boko Haram sect

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, yesterday, raised alarm over influx of Boko Haram members…

Fani-Kayode meets bail conditions, released from Kuje prison

Fani-Kayode, one of the several persons indicted in DasukiGate has been released from Kuje prison, Abuja after meeting his bail conditions.

“The war has just begun” – Boko Haram issues strong threats to Donald Trump

Donald Trump has very many things to worry about when he fully takes the reign as the President of world’s most powerful country, and dealing with Boko Haram is part of them.

Nigerian soldiers rue giving Boko Haram ransom for Chibok girls, fear for safety

Some top military men are dissatisfied with the government’s tactics, attributing the increase in attacks and kidnaps of soldiers to the recent ransom received by Boko Haram for Chibok girls.

Chibok girls: “We’re not angry with Buhari for negotiating with Boko Haram” – Nigerian military

“We said before that negotiation with the terrorists or any other group rests purely on our respected political leaders.”

FULL LIST: Names of 21 Chibok girls Boko Haram released to Nigeria

Some of the girls broke down in tears as they were hugged by government officials.

“21 Chibok girls released after negotiations with Boko Haram” – Buhari confirms

The news came as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to fly to Germany for a state visit.

BREAKING: Boko Haram “release 21 Chibok girls”

We’re waiting for the Nigerian government to confirm the report.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attack church near Chibok, kill 8

The suspected Boko Haram attackers also set fire to homes and fields of maize that were almost due for harvest.