Five killed in suicide attack on mosque in Nigeria: Militia leader
A female suicide bomber killed five people when she blew herself up in a mosque in northeast Nigeria, in the latest attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists, local militiamen told AFP.
Sep 27, 2017, 06:11 AM IST
68 Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Nigeria's Borno
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said that 68 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered in Borno in last three weeks.
Aug 24, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Nigeria foils suicide attacks in restive northeast: Army
Nigerian military have thwarted attempted suicide attacks in the restive northeast, the epicentre of the seven-year Boko Haram insurgency, the army has said.
Nov 05, 2016, 18:57 PM IST
Boko Haram ambushes military chief convoy in Nigeria
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed an ambush on the convoy of the acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Brigadier-General Victor Ezugwu in the restive city of Maiduguri.
Apr 20, 2016, 03:50 AM IST
Boko Haram attacks soldiers in northeastern Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters on Monday attacked Nigerian soldiers in the northeast of the country, where the jihadists have been waging a seven-year insurgency, the army said.
Apr 18, 2016, 16:11 PM IST
Nigeria to deploy troops in Benue to end communal killings
The Nigerian Army will adjust deployment of troops as part of measures to end the killings in Agatu communities in central north Benue State, a top military officer said on Saturday.
Mar 20, 2016, 05:13 AM IST
Boko Haram changes tactics for terror attacks in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have changed tactics to carry out terror activities in Nigeria as security forces stepped up war against terrorism, the country's military authority said.
Jan 31, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
Army frees women and child hostages of Boko Haram: Nigeria
Nigeria's army says it has rescued dozens of kidnapped women and children held captive by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
Sep 16, 2015, 05:47 AM IST
