U.S. policymakers should resist characterizing Boko Haram as simply another foe in the global war on terrorism and should work together to redress the alienation of Nigeria's ... Read more »
Increasing attacks allegedly by Boko Haram has seen Borno, Yobe and Adamawa come under heavy attack, while politicians debate whether to extend the states of emergency. Read more »
The fourth meeting of military and security chiefs from the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin Republic, began in Abuja with Nigeria's Minister of Defence Aliyu Gusau ... Read more »
Muslim leaders and politicians met to address the violence associated with radicalised youth and government raids on mosques. Read more »
Over 80 percent of the lives lost to terrorist activities occurred only in five countries - Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria and Syria - in 2013, according to the report. Read more »
Several people have reportedly been killed in a suspected revenge attack after police raided two mosques. Read more »
The United Nations refugee agency is examining claims that some refugees have been forced to return to Nigeria. Read more »
Among them are two female suicide bombers reportedly on a revenge mission. Read more »
Children and young people are reportedly being targeted in schools and places of worship. Read more »
Disappointed by the refusal of the United States to help Nigeria buy military weapons to combat Boko Haram, the government has now openly expressed its dissatisfaction. Read more »
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