Nigeria: U.S. Assisting Against Boko Haram Attacks

Nigeria: Boko Haram - Us Confirms FBI Assistance to FG

This Day, 3 March 2012

The US State Department has confirmed reports that the FBI was assisting Nigerian authorities in their attempts to respond to the Boko Haram violence. Read more »

The aftermath of the bomb blast that hit the UN building in Abuja, Nigeria.

Nigeria: Boko Haram - U.S. Will Not Put Nation On Watch List

Leadership, 3 March 2012

Despite the recent travel warning that the United States has just put on Nigeria as a result of the continued attacks on the Northern parts of the country by the Boko Haram Sect,… Read more »

Boko Haram Kano Attacks: 215 Dead, Still Counting.

Nigeria: U.S. Offers Partnership in Fight Against Terrorism

This Day, 25 January 2012

The United States has said it will partner Nigeria in the fight against terrorism, a phenomenon it described as similar to that being faced by Americans. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Condemns Kano, Bauchi Attacks

State Department, 24 January 2012

A statement by Victoria Nuland, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State: Read more »
Nigeria: Confront Boko Haram Now, Soyinka Tells Jonathan

Vanguard, 24 January 2012

NOBEL Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to take active steps in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians against further attacks… Read more »

The scene of a bomb blast during the 50th Independence Anniversary around the Millenium Park, Abuja.

Nigeria: We've No Problem With Jonathan - Boko Haram

Vanguard, 24 January 2012

CONTRARY to impressions that its activities were targeted at President Goodluck Jonathan's Administration, dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has claimed that it had nothing against… Read more »
Nigeria: Common Wealth, UN Condemn Kano Bombing, Call for Probe

Leadership, 24 January 2012

Calling for independent probes, Commonwealth and United Nations Secretary-Generals, Mr. Kamalesh Sharma and Ban Ki-moon have expressed their revulsion at the attacks on innocent… Read more »

Alleged Boko Haram leader, Imam Abubakar Shekau.

Nigeria: Boko Haram - PFN Appeals to Security to Rise up to the Situation

Daily Champion, 24 January 2012

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has described as absurd the incessant bombing of security buildings in Kano on Saturday by members of Boko Haram without any provocation. It… Read more »
Nigeria: Overhaul Security Agencies Now, NLC Tells Jonathan

Daily Champion, 24 January 2012

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the growing state of insecurity in some parts of the country, calling for far reaching actions from the Federal Government. Read more »
Nigeria: Blame Northern Leaders for Boko Haram Revolt, Arewa Youth Tells FG

Leadership, 24 January 2012

The Boko Haram insurgency would have been averted if there was justice and equity in the northern part of the country, the Arewa Youths Forum (AYF) has said. Read more »

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