263 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in one week – Official
He said that the insurgents surrendered between 11 July and 17 July, during the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity II.
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ANALYSIS: Boko Haram factions fight each other, leave Islamic State worried
In its quest to expand beyond north-east Nigeria, clashes between the JAS and ISWAP factions are not in the global ...
ANALYSIS: How Nigeria, neighbours can defeat ISWAP terror group
Mass defections crippled JAS, one of two Boko Haram factions, but the same fate is unlikely to befall ISWAP.
Settling into Penury (2): Informal settlements grow as Borno’s resettlement schemes fall short
Informal settlements have sprung up across Borno State, and especially in Maiduguri, occupied by former IDPs who had fled resettlement ...
Over 4,000 fighters desert Boko Haram – Report
The report listed some of the reasons the fighters deserted the terror group.
No repentant Boko Haram member has been absorbed into Nigerian military – Presidency
The deradicalisation programme " does not have a place for hard boiled, ideologically hardened terrorists," Mr Shehu said.
603 repentant Boko Haram fighters to be reintegrated into communities
The Operation Safe Corridor had admitted 893 ex-combatants for the programme out of which 280 including two Chadians had been ...
Boko Haram attacks Dapchi
A resident of the community said the attack commenced at about 7 p.m.
Terrorism: UN General Assembly condemns killing of Nigerian soldiers
Twenty-nine soldiers died when Boko Haram terrorists ambushed their convoy at Gorgi Village in Borno State.
Boko Haram attack, with ’15 gun trucks,’ repelled by Nigerian soldiers – Official
"Yet, we are not running or fleeing from them. Me and other generals are on the ground. We are good ...
Dapchi Attack: Six police officers, two others killed
The insurgents also burnt down the military base and a section of the police station in the village.
Boko Haram attacks Dapchi village
Dozens of houses were burnt in the attack, PREMIUM TIMES learnt.
Nigeria re-opens 32 correctional centres shut down by Boko Haram – Official
The official said 32 satellite custodial centres shut down by Boko Haram insurgents have been re-opened in the North-east.
Falana petitions NHRC, seeks compensation for victims of 2017 Rann bombing
The survivors of the incident and families of those killed are asking for an estimated N9.5 billion in compensation.
Boko Haram: Despite evidence, Nigerian police deny 167 officers absconded
The police issue an effusive rebuttal to PREMIUM TIMES' story on the fleeing officers, but official documents render their denial ...
Boko Haram: Lake Chad fish traders lament high tariffs
Lake Chad area of Borno State accounts for good amount of fish consumed in Nigeria.
Grief in Borno IDP camp as 8-year-old orphan reportedly dies of HIV
A recently UN report indicates more needs to be done to help IDPs in Borno.
Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram attack, kill 18 terrorists
The troops recovered arms and ammunition and the operating vehicle of the terrorists.
Six Boko Haram fighters killed in battles with soldiers – Nigerian Army
One of the battles occurred along the shores of Lake Chad, a spokesperson said.
15 Boko Haram fighters, two Nigerian soldiers killed in fierce battle
Four other soldiers were injured in the attack.
Nigerian billionaire, Dangote, visits Maiduguri, meets ex-wives of Boko Haram fighters
Legendary British singer, Paul David Hewson, popularly known as Bono, accompanies Mr. Dangote on the visit.