Nigeria terrorism
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After Attacks, Nigeria Bans Moving Vehicles and Animals
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian military has banned moving vehicles, bicycles, horses, donkeys and camels in northeastern Borno…
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More Than 100 Killed by Boko Haram Bombings in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (New York Times) — More than 100 people were killed Sunday evening in northern Nigeria in a quick succession of…
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Nigeria Bomb Blast Hits Yola Camp for Boko Haram Refugees
(BBC) – At least three people have died when a bomb exploded at a camp in north-eastern Nigeria for people…
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Suicide Bombers Kill Officer in Northeastern Nigerian City
HARUNA UMAR, Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Two suicide bombers killed an Air Force officer at a checkpoint in…
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Girl Suicide Bomber Kills 5, Injures 41 in Northeast Nigeria
ADAMU ADAMU, Associated Press HARUNA UMAR, Associated Press DAMATURU, Nigeria (AP) — Two suicide bombers carried out separate attacks Tuesday…
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Nigeria’s Army Says Rescued 178 Captives of Boko Haram
Julia Payne and Felix Onuah, REUTERS ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) — Nigeria’s army said late on Sunday that it rescued…
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Nigeria Rescues 71, Mostly Women and Girls, from Boko Haram
MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press HARUNA UMAR, Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian soldiers rescued 71 people, almost all girls…
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Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari: US ‘Aiding’ Boko Haram with Arms Ban
(BBC) – The US has “aided and abetted” the Boko Haram Islamist militant group by refusing to provide weapons to…
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Nigerian Leader: Forces Ready Soon to Take on Boko Haram
MATTHEW PENNINGTON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday a multinational African force will be in…
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Nigeria Fires Defense Chiefs as Boko Haram Attacks Intensify
Paul Wallace and Yinka Ibukun, BLOOMBERG LAGOS, Nigeria (Bloomberg) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari replaced the heads of the…
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