Tag: Boko Haram
Headlines, Metro, News, Politics
Trending Video: Jonathan admits he is not in charge
In his famous BBC interview, where he expressed optimism that he would win this weekend’s presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan…
Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram attack on Bama
Nigerian troops on Saturday quashed a fresh attempt by Boko Haram militants to recapture Bama, the defence headquarters said. Bama…
Chad troops return to Nigeria town after Boko Haram kill 11
Chadian troops on Saturday returned to the northeast Nigerian border town of Gamboru, locals said, after Boko Haram took advantage…
Warning over ‘victory’ claims against Boko Haram
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said the military hopes to recapture towns seized by Boko Haram within a month,…
Boko Haram attacks Gamboru, slaughter women in Bama
Boko Haram militants killed 11 people in an attack on Gamboru in northeast Nigeria after the Islamists reportedly slaughtered dozens…
Boko Haram cleared from Yobe completely – DHQ
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters on Monday gleefully announced that the country’s troops had successfully pushed the Boko Haram insurgents…
Boko Haram burns houses in Bama as troops advance
Boko Haram Islamists have set fire to homes in Nigeria’s northeast town of Bama that are under their control, forcing…
Bombs found in displaced people’s camp in Maiduguri
Nigerian soldiers on Saturday detonated two homemade bombs found in a camp housing people displaced by Boko Haram violence in…
Boko Haram can’t take a town in Niger – Minister
Boko Haram are no longer in a position to seize a single town in Niger, a Niger government minister said…
Nigerian troops discover Boko Haram ‘bomb factory’ – DHQ
Nigeria’s military said on Friday that it had uncovered a Boko Haram bomb-making factory in the northeastern town of Buni…
Islamic State accepts Boko Haram’s pledge of allegiance
The Islamic State in Iran and Syria has accepted a pledge of allegiance from Nigerian terrorists Boko Haram who killed…
S.African mercenary killed in fight against Boko Haram
A South African mercenary was shot and killed by friendly fire during operations against Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria, a…
Boko Haram erased completely from Adamawa – DHQ
Nigerian troops on Thursday succeeded in clearing terrorists out of Madagali, the last place held by Boko Haram terrorists in…
APC applauds military onslaught against Boko Haram
The Presidential Campaign Organisation of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday applauded the Armed Forces recent victories in the fight…
Advantage Jonathan? Boko Haram losses and the Nigerian election campaign
by Phil Hazlewood/AFP The Nigerian Army and its allies have claimed a series of successes against Boko Haram, on the…
Foreign mercenaries arrive Nigeria to battle Boko Haram
JOHANNESBURG/DAKAR (Reuters) – Nigeria has brought in hundreds of mercenaries from South Africa and the former Soviet Union to give…
36 towns now reclaimed from Boko Haram – FG
Nigeria said on Wednesday that 36 towns had been retaken from Boko Haram since the start of a four-nation military…
Boko Haram Member Escapes Arrest At Buni Yadi
A suspected Boko Haram member, who feigned madness, narrowly escaped arrest at Buni Yadi town in Gujba Local Government Area…
Now That Boko Haram Has Joined ISIS
The recent pledging of allegiance of Boko Haram to the dreaded terrorist group, ISIS, should not be taken lightly, although the Nigerian…
Boko Haram member escapes arrest at Buni Yadi
A suspected Boko Haram member, who feigned madness, narrowly escaped arrest at Buni Yadi town in Gujba Local Government Area…
Boko Haram-IS pledge an ‘act of desperation’ – FG
Boko Haram’s pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State group was a sign of weakness and a result of pressure…
I’ll confront Boko Haram with courage, zeal – Buhari
The presidential candidate of the APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed outrage and grief at the latest terrorist suicide bomb…
Toddler Survives Suicide Bombing
Eromosele Ebhomele A boy whose parents were apparently killed by the Boko Haram terrorist bombing in Maiduguri has survived the…
Chad, Niger troops recapture Nigerian town
A military offensive by troops from Chad and Niger has retaken the northeastern Nigerian town of Damasak and left some…
APC condemns Maiduguri bombings
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday condemned the dastardly bombings that left many dead and injured in Maiduguri, Borno…
Niger, Chad launch offensive against Boko Haram
The armies of Niger and Chad on Sunday launched a major ground and air offensive against Islamist extremist group Boko…
Islamic State to release video accepting Boko Haram
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is expected to release a video accepting Boko Haram into its fold after…
Jonathan now shares Nigeria with Islamic State
The islamic State of Iraq and Syria has now expanded its empire to a part of Nigeria, with the pledge…
Troops recapture Buni Yadi from Boko Haram
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday captured Buni Yadi town, the headquarters of Gujba Local Government Area and Buni…
Boko Haram pledge loyalty to ISIS
Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS), according to an audio statement. The message, which…