Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari vows to step up fight against Boko Haram
Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.
Aug 21, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Boko Haram attack kills six in Nigeria: Government
Earlier this year, the Nigerian military said it had retaken control of the forest, but there are reports the militants have moved back in.
Aug 02, 2017, 22:28 PM IST
Suspected Boko Haram militants issue video of three kidnapped oil survey team members
The University of Maiduguri confirmed the three men in the video were their staff members. It also released a photo of them late on Friday.
Jul 29, 2017, 15:45 PM IST
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo back home after London visit to ailing President
The unannounced and brief trip has fuelled speculation over Buhari's illness, the details of which have not been made public, and whether he will be able to stand in the 2019 elections.
Jul 12, 2017, 16:23 PM IST
Boko Haram make biggest raid on Nigeria's Maiduguri in 18 months
Boko Haram insurgents launched their biggest attack on the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri in 18 months on Wednesday night, the eve of a visit by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to war refugees sheltering there.
Jun 08, 2017, 22:20 PM IST
More than 700 stage anti-government protest in Nigerian capital
More than 700 people took to the streets in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday to protest against the government`s economic policy in a sign of mounting public anger in the oil producer grappling with recession.
Feb 09, 2017, 19:31 PM IST
Boko Haram frees 21 Chibok girls, raising hope for others
Jihadist group Boko Haram has freed 21 of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped more than two years ago, raising hopes for the release of the others, officials said Thursday.
Oct 14, 2016, 03:00 AM IST
India, Nigeria discuss intelligence sharing on terrorism
India and Nigeria have held discussions on the perception, exchange of information or intelligence related to terrorism and have agreed, if at all, to evolve joint action to counter this ever looming threat.
Sep 28, 2016, 09:47 AM IST
Nigeria lifts gas subsidy, nearly doubling the price of fuel
Kachikwu said importers have had difficulty sourcing foreign currency because of a huge decline in foreign exchange earnings caused by low oil prices.
May 12, 2016, 02:51 AM IST
