Nigeria: Boko Haram Adds Heat to Nigeria 2015 Vote

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Abuja — The deadly Boko Haram insurgency gripping northeastern Nigeria has intensified in recent months, and some Nigerians say it could destroy the ruling party's chance of winning next year's elections. But some analysts say the insurgency is being used as a political weapon for both sides. No candidates have announced that they are running for president, but Nigeria's 2015 elections are already expected to be the most hotly-contested in the country's history.

Major attacks blamed on Nigeria's Boko Haram

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