Tag: Boko Haram

“I am happy that our armed forces were never accused of bias in the discharge of their duties in the ...

The association also called for national prayers for Leah Sharibu, the schoolgirl kidnapped by terrorists last year in Yobe State

The governors of Kaduna and Borno States, as well as security chiefs, are attending the meeting.

Almost one in five children are living in areas affected by armed conflict and war in more than 20 years.

At least six soldiers are feared killed in one of the attacks.

Fifteen people were injured in the attack at Gwozari, Kuahari and Polo general area.

Nigerians get ready to cast their vote on February 16.

Mr Shettima's campaign convoy was ambushed on Tuesday evening while traveling along the Maiduguri - Gamboru road.

A source expresses concerns over the governor's safety.

Governor Shettima is contesting for a senatorial seat in Saturday's election in Borno.

He says the army was being “stretched’’ by its involvement in many operations nationwide, particularly in the North-east.

John Agim, a brigadier-general, has been removed as the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters.

Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon are involved in the task force operations.

The military is expected to play a limited role during the presidential election scheduled for February 16.

The official says INEC has registered over two million voters.

The protesters barricaded the major highway which leads out of Maiduguri.

The protesting IDPs took to the Maiduguri-Damaturu road to protest alleged government neglect.

Nigerian military, however, insists Baga is under the full control of Nigerian troops.

There were fears the militants will attack the two towns.

The terrorists came on Monday evening in their numbers through the border town of Kanama and began to shoot sporadically.

The former Ekiti governor is accused of receiving millions of dollars illegally from the Office of the NSA.

At least 15 generals were affected by the fresh exercise, whose reasons were not immediately made available.

“The army has uncovered the employment of deception by Boko Haram terrorists to win the confidence and support of locals ...

The UN refugee agency said the estimated 35,000 Nigerians had fled across the north-eastern border into Cameroon in the last ...

“We have now confirmed that this week’s attack on Rann was the deadliest yet by Boko Haram."