insurgency in nigeria

Some residents of Garkida, Adamawa state and Korongilum, Borno state, have alleged that Nigerian air force (NAF) fighter jets refused to open fire on suspected Boko Haram insurgents when they attacked their communities. Last Tuesday, the insurgents attacked Koriongilum burning many houses, and...

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has said that the insurgency ravaging the country is God's way of punishing Nigerians for disobeying his words. read more

Boko Haram recently launched a vicious attack which removed Maiduguri from the national electricity grid and also led to the burning of a United Nations’ facility in Ngala, Borno state. Spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ndidi Mbah who confirmed the attack on Monday...

The Nigerian Army has accused one major and 21 soldiers of fleeing from the scene of a Boko Haram attack and subsequently declared them wanted, military sources said. The soldiers were declared as deserters bound to face dire consequences if found, PREMIUM TIMES learnt from military commanders …...

The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, over their demand for the release of their detained leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky who has been held in security custody since 2015, a source has claimed. This development was confirmed to DAILY POST...

Leah Sharibu has been killed in Boko Haram captivity, Grace Taku kidnapped aid worker reveals in viral video.

Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding the 7 Division, has said repentant Boko Haram fighters can become the president of Nigeria. He urged the militants to have a rethink and be patriotic Nigerians by laying down their arms, while speaking during an interview with...

A worker of Action Against Hunger, a humanitarian organisation, has been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. In a statement, the organisation said the incident happened as its convoy was heading to Damasak in Borno state. “One of the drivers was killed, while one Action Against Hunger...

An alarm has been raised after an unusual item made by a primary school pupil was discovered in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. It was gathered that a gun (rifle) model was made by.... Read more via Naijaloaded News – https://ift.tt/2J3ud0J Get More Nigeria Metro News

Often times than not, we forget the aftermath of terrorist attacks, especially on women and children. What becomes the fate of girls forcefully turned into women, what becomes the fate of the likes of Alele Williams, Funmi Ransome Kuti, Chioma Ajunwa , etc who … via AllAfrica News: Nigeria –...

A former Boko Haram Chief Intelligence Officer, Abdulkadir Abubakar, has revealed how the group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is now a cripple. Abubakar did not, however, disclose how Shekau became a cripple. The former Boko Haram CIO condemned the group’s killings and advised Shekau to surrender...