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Nigeria violence: Clashes between nomadic herders and farmers kills 86, demolishes 50 houses in Jos
Fighting between Berom farmers and Fulani herders claimed 86 lives and demolished 50 houses in Nigeria's Jos
Five people killed, six injured in Boko Haram suicide attack in village in northeastern Nigeria, say residents
The blast was followed by gunfire from Boko Haram jihadists lurking in the dark, said Mustapha Muhammad, a civilian militia leader in the area.
Nine soldiers killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria; government claims terrorist outfit on verge of defeat
Boko Haram fighters killed nine soldiers and wounded two others in northeast Nigeria, according to military sources. The incident comes just days after 43 civilians died in deadly suicide bombings.
Twin suicide blasts in Nigeria leave 31 dead, scores injured; Boko Haram militants suspected behind attack
Suspected Boko Haram jihadists killed at least 31 people in a twin suicide bomb attack on a town in northeast Nigeria, a local official and militia leader said.
Two priests among 18 killed in attack on Nigerian church; President Muhammadu Buhari terms violence 'satanic'
Around 30 suspected herdsmen attacked the Mbalom community in the volatile region killing the worshippers and the two priests, said Benue state police commissioner Fatai Owoseni in the state capital of Makurdi.
Boko Haram has abducted over 1,000 children in Nigeria since 2013, says UNICEF
As Nigeria prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of the Chibok kidnapping, UNICEF reported that over 1,000 children have been abducted by jihadists since 2013.
Boko Haram releases 76 schoolgirls abducted from Dapchi town last month, says Nigeria government
Boko Haram jihadists have released 76 of the 110 schoolgirls abducted from the northeastern town of Dapchi in February, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
Suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber blows himself up in Nigeria; kills three, injures 18
A suicide bomber on a bicycle killed three people on Monday, when he detonated his explosives on the outskirts of the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, civilian militia told AFP.
Nigerian military rescues 76 schoolgirls after Boko Haram attack; police, state officials say no evidence of girls being abducted
The Nigerian military rescued 76 schoolgirls and recovered the bodies of two others, after the students went missing during a Boko Haram attack on a village.
Nigerian Army claims complete victory over Boko Haram insurgents in northeastern parts
The Nigerian Army has completely defeated the Boko Haram insurgents in the restive northeast parts of the country, said Major General Rogers Nicholas, head of a military operation.
Boko Haram jihadists abducted 31 loggers near Gamboru in Nigeria, claim security sources
At least 31 loggers are believed to have been abducted by Boko Haram jihadists after they went missing in northeast Nigeria, security sources said
Cameroon: 1 killed, 28 wounded after female suicide bomber blows herself up in cafe
A female suicide bomber blew herself up in a cafe in Cameroon's far north region Sunday, killing at least one person and wounding 28 others, witnesses told AFP.
African footballing legends raise money for people displaced by Boko Haram through charity match
El-Hadji Diouf said the charity match was played to raise awareness of the dire needs of the IDPs and whatever money that is raised was to be used to support the IDPs.
Boko Haram tries to take over military base in latest attack in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram fighters battled Nigerian soldiers for about an hour as they tried to take over a military base.
'Slavery has no place in 21st century': UN chief condemns physical exploitation of innocent civilians
Terrorists and criminals are exploiting innocent civilians sexually and physically which may constitute war crimes Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said.
Suicide bombing in Nigeria mosque kills at least 50; police suspect Boko Haram behind attack
Police in northeastern Nigeria say at least 50 people are feared dead after a suicide bombing at a mosque.
Suicide bombers kill 12, injure 22 others in northeast Nigeria, Boko Haram suspected behind attack
Twelve people were killed Wednesday evening after four suicide bombers struck in the regional capital of Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria
Nigeria blasts: Three suicide attacks kill 13, injure 16 in Maiduguri; authorities suspect Boko Haram
Three female suicide bombers killed 13 people and wounded 16 in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, security sources said.
Over 2,300 Boko Haram suspects to be tried behind closed doors in Nigeria
More than 2,300 suspected members of the jihadist group Boko Haram are expected to appear in court in Nigeria from Monday in unprecedented mass trials.
Fifteen killed in northeast Nigeria in suspected suicide attack by Boko Haram insurgents
The blasts occurred in the Konduga area, about 40 km from the Borno state capital, Maiduguri in Nigeria, both of which have been repeatedly targeted by the jihadist group.