Abubakar Shekau: Battle for supremacy among Islamist groups bodes ill for Sahel
Islamic State West Africa Province appears to have been gaining ground in recent months.
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VIDEO: Nigerian troops overrun ‘Shekau’s farm’
The troops are heard mocking the sect leader and asking him to come out of hiding.
Insecurity: Nine killed, seven kidnapped in violent attacks in Nigeria last week
Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau broke his long silence last week as Nigeria continued to grapple with insecurity .
Shekau breaks silence, says Boko Haram members will never stop violence
In audio message, the Boko Haram leader, Shekau, reacts to Borno governor's amnesty offer.
Nigerian Army places new bounty on Boko Haram leader, Shekau
The army, which says Mr. Shekau is on the run, disguised as a woman, devalues his financial worth.
Boko Haram: Senator commends Nigerian govt, Red Cross on release of abducted scientists, policewomen
The 13 abductees regained their freedom three days after a video by the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.
Boko Haram: “I am tired of this calamity,” Shekau says in new video
In the new video, Boko Haram leader, Shekau wishes death; begs for volunteer force.
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Nigerian Army speaks as UN fumes over ‘unauthorised’ invasion of Maiduguri base
The UN says the development 'could be detrimental to the critical work that is being carried out every day to ...
Tension in Maiduguri as soldiers search UN building for arms
A civil society leader condemned the raid.
Boko Haram: Nigeria’s military chiefs re-strategize in Maiduguri
Military chiefs brainstormed on strategies to reignite the counter-insurgency effort.
Nigerian scientists exploring oil in Lake Chad kidnapped
The scientists are believed to have been abducted by Boko Haram.
In new video, women kidnapped by Boko Haram beg Nigerian govt to negotiate their release
The women were kidnapped on June 20 when a large military-escorted convoy was ambushed.
Boko Haram ambushed military-escorted convoy, kidnapped policewomen, Shekau says in new video
The Boko Haram leader also threatened Islamic clerics preaching against violence.
In new video, Boko Haram leader Shekau claims victory in Maiduguri attack, gives condition for ceasefire
The Boko Haram attacked the Jiddari Polo area of Maiduguri on Thursday.
After claims of Shekau’s death, Nigerian govt plots Boko Haram leader’s capture
"It took America about seven to 10 years to get Bin Laden so we will get Shekau as soon as ...
Nigerian Military reacts to Boko Haram leader, Shekau’s “video”
The military urges Nigerians to discountenance the clip.
Thousands of Euros found on Boko Haram leader – Nigerian Military
The Nigerian army repelled another attack by insurgents.
Nigeria hires U.S. lobby firm for N195 million to launder image over handling of Chibok abduction
The Nigerian government has come under local and international condemnation over its far-from-impressive handling of the Chibok abduction. In order ...
Boko Haram: Shekau claims responsibility for attack on Giwa Barracks, threatens to attack universities, Civilian-JTF
Shekau said Boko Haram will attack the civilian JTF. The Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has claimed responsibility for the ...