boko haram

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed Nigerian troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three Civilian JTF members. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance...

The Digest: A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army’s 21 Brigade, six soldiers, two Civilian JTF members, and two vigilantes were killed on Friday when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops along Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, who were on a...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters has vowed to neutralize the newly emerged terrorist group “Wulowulo”—a Boko Haram splinter faction now active in Kwara and Nasarawa States. The military insists it will treat all armed groups as terrorists, regardless of their name, following Governor...

The Digest: Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor has disclosed the profound human cost of Nigeria's long-standing conflict. According to his new book, reported by Leadership, the 12-year war against Boko Haram claimed the lives of at least 2,700 officers and soldiers, a toll he...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied alleging that the late President Muhammadu Buhari had links to Boko Haram, stating his comments at a recent book launch were misrepresented. In a clarification issued by his media aide, Jonathan explained he was illustrating the...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the 2014 Chibok girls’ abduction as a “permanent scar” while recalling that Boko Haram once nominated ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as their negotiation mediator. The claim, made at the launch of Gen. Lucky Irabor’s book Scars, was...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his findings show Boko Haram emerged not from a desire for political power or deep religious conviction, but from a fundamental pursuit of a "better life." Key Points: Obasanjo made the statement at the Abuja launch of a book...

The Digest: The Federal Government has firmly rejected international allegations that terrorists are systematically targeting Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as baseless propaganda that dangerously oversimplifies the country's complex security landscape. Information Minister...

The Digest: The past weekend brought a tragic wave of violence across Nigeria, claiming the lives of at least 102 people in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and Edo states. This weekend's events serve as a sobering reminder of the nation's ongoing struggle against multifaceted security threats. Key...

The Digest: In a deadly attack in Daral-Jamal, Borno, suspected Boko Haram militants killed 5 soldiers and 58 civilians, sparking renewed debates on the safety of resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Governor Zulum calls for immediate security reinforcements. Key Points: The attack...

The Digest: A retired Nigerian police officer, Francis Erhabor, has revealed that he and his team were paid a meager ₦500 daily allowance while fighting Boko Haram in 2012. Key Points: Retired officer Francis Erhabor was paid a meager ₦500 daily allowance. He and his colleagues were...

Start your day with concise, essential news shaping Nigeria. Here are the seven most important stories, each with a clear headline and a two-sentence summary to keep you informed and ahead. 1. Boko Haram Attack Claims Nine Lives in Northeastern Nigeria Nine people were killed in a violent...

Here are today’s 7 most talked-about headlines across Nigeria (02-07-2025). From political shakeups to viral celebrity moments, NB Trending captures what’s moving the nation, midday, every day. Nigerian Troops Neutralise 10 Boko Haram Fighters Troops raided the Lake Chad border on June 29...

Joint military forces eliminated 10 terrorists during a clearance operation between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, recovering anti-aircraft weapons in a strategic blow to insurgent capabilities. According to Defence HQ, this marks intensified operations against BH/ISWAP remnants in border communities...

According to The Conversation, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is conducting its most sophisticated offensive in years, whilst northeast Nigerian communities face a brutal equation: no money, no protection, forcing farmers and families to pay insurgent taxes to survive. Key Takeaways...

When Governor Zulum flagged suspected terrorists within Nigeria’s corridors of power, it rang louder than politics - it echoed betrayal. Peter Obi is stepping in with a strong message: silence is complicity. The former presidential hopeful has urged the federal government not to let these...

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum alleges some politicians and military officers are sabotaging anti-insurgency efforts by collaborating with Boko Haram. He vows to reinforce intelligence and deal ruthlessly with internal informants. Zulum claims informants exist within the military...

A deadly Boko Haram raid in Yobe has left four soldiers dead and a nation wondering whether the insurgency can still be contained. As leaders urge prayer, many Nigerians ask more complex questions about strategy and hope. KEY POINTS: Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military base in Katarko...