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ISIS-backed Boko Haram faction may have new chief
The leader of an Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram may have been replaced, sources say, against a backdrop of speculation as to his fate - and the group's future direction.
Election: Police allays fears of planned attacks by Boko Haram
The police authorities said they have put security measures in place to identify, isolate and neutralise all possible security threats.
Muhammadu Buhari cancels trip to Edo
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Edo on Tuesday may have been cancelled as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference, initially billed to hold in Benin City has been shifted to Maiduguri, Borno State.
Boko Haram: Muhammadu Buhari goes to Maiduguri on Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Edo on Tuesday may have been cancelled as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference, initially billed to hold in Benin City has been shifted to Maiduguri, Borno State.
Nigerian Army threatens lawsuit over videos of ‘soldiers fighting Boko Haram’
Soldiers who purportedly survived the Boko Haram attack in Metele, Borno, have sent an SOS to President Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to probe the quality of weapons procured by the military authorities.
Nigerian Army vows to crush new terrorist group in North-East
The Nigerian Army has uncovered a new terrorist group, Jama’atu Nus’ratul-Islami Wal-Muslimina, believed to be operating in the North-East of the country, and vowed to fight the group with “advanced technologies.”
Key leader of Boko Haram faction that abducted Leah Sharibu killed
The Nigerian Military says it has killed one of the leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) – the Boko Haram factional group believed to have abducted Leah Sharibu.
Official: Nigerian jets destroy Boko Haram’s former tactical headquarters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed a former Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Tactical Headquarters at Sabon Tumbun in the Lake Chad Green Fringes.
Nigerian Army tightens noose against Boko Haram terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says in spite of pocket of attacks by remnant of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno North, the army is tightening the noose against them.
Nigerian Army pledges to defend Nigeria, protect citizens
Damasak, the location of 145 Batallion of the Nigerian Army remained calm on Thursday after troops inflicted heavy casualty on the Boko Haram terrorists.
Global prayers to mark Leah Sharibu’s 15th birthday today
Christian groups in Nigeria, United States, United Kingdom and other parts of the world are conducting special prayers to ‘celebrate’ the 15th birthday of Leah Sharibu today.
Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents trying to melt into Kano, Jigawa – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday warned residents of Kano and Jigawa State to be on the lookout for members of Boko Haram fleeing from the Lake Chad region as their enclaves came under intense onslaught of the military.
1,050 Boko Haram insurgents surrender – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday confirmed that 1, 050 insurgents had surrendered to troops in Lake Chad and Monguno general area of operations.
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