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The attack happened on Sunday at the village of Ngalewa, near the border with Nigeria. (Photo: AFP)

Niger: Boko Haram jihadists abduct 37 women, slit throats of 9 people

The governor Diffa region said the village had been singled out because it was known for its resistance to the jihadists.

04 Jul 2017 6:18 PM

Chibok school girls recently freed from Nigeria Extremist captivity in Abuja, Nigeria. One of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 and who had the opportunity to be released on Saturday chose to stay with her husband, the Nigerian president's spokesperson said. (Photo: AP)

Nigeria: Boko Haram releases video of armed girl pledging loyalty to group

When asked why she does not want to go home, Maida said her family lived in the town of unbelief and they should accept Islam.

14 May 2017 8:25 AM

Chibok schoolgirls, recently freed from Nigeria extremist captivity, are photographed in Abuja, Nigeria. (Photo: AP)

Nigeria: Boko Haram releases video of purported Chibok girl holding gun

Last week, 82 schoolgirls who were kidnapped 3-years-ago, were released after negotiations between the terrorist group and the government.

13 May 2017 12:52 PM

Human rights advocates believe others could be among the young girls who have been used to carry out suicide bombing attacks. (Photo: AP)

83 Chibok schoolgirls released 3 years after being abducted by Boko Haram

A Nigerian military official, part of the rescue operation, said the 83 girls were found near the town of Banki in Borno near Cameroon.

07 May 2017 8:12 AM

Though President Donald Trump has made clear his intention to approve the sale of the aircraft, the National Security Council is still working on the issue. (Photo: AP)

Trump admin to sell combat planes to Nigeria for Boko Haram fight

The officials were not authorised to discuss the terms of the sale publicly.

10 Apr 2017 1:25 PM

The dog grappled with a suicide bomber until the explosives detonated, killing the animal as well. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dog at Nigerian wedding party fights suicide bomber

Police spokesman Victor Isuku on Wednesday confirmed that the dog had intervened to save the wedding party.

05 Apr 2017 6:57 PM

More than 200 Chibok schoolgirls remain missing. (Photo: AP)

Officials silent over Boko Haram's mass abduction of Nigerian kids

Nigeria's military in the past year has rescued thousands of Boko Haram captives while liberating towns and villages from their control.

31 Mar 2017 10:57 AM

Shekau denies Cameroon's claims earlier this month that 60 of his men were killed and 5,000 people were rescued from captivity. (Photo: AFP)

'Will continue insuregency attacks in Nigeria until caliphate is established': Boko Haram

A multinational force has been fighting Boko Haram extremists in the Lake Chad region amid one of Africa's largest humanitarian crises.

21 Mar 2017 4:26 PM

Relief volunteers are believed to be among the more than 100 dead after a Nigerian Air Force jet fighter mistakenly bombed the refugee camp, while on a mission against Boko Haram extremists. (Photo: AP)

Nigeria botched air strike may have killed up to 236 people

The strike happened while humanitarian workers were distributing food in Rann, where some 20,000 to 40,000 people had sought refuge.

22 Jan 2017 10:14 AM

Smoke rises from a burnt out shelter at a camp for displaced people in Rann, Nigeria. Relief volunteers are believed to be among the more than 100 dead after a Nigerian Air Force jet fighter mistakenly bombed the refugee camp. (Photo: AP)

Nigerian air force bombs refugee camp, kills over 100

Military commander Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor confirmed the accidental bombardment in northeast Rann, near the border with Cameroon.

17 Jan 2017 11:10 PM

There are 55,000 people living in tents and straw huts inside the geometric garrison, protected from Boko Haram jihadists by the military. (Representational Image)

No way home for victims of Boko Haram

Authorities estimate that 3,000 people have come to the Ngala camp in the past month, seeking shelter and food in a devastated region.

14 Dec 2016 10:37 AM

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