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Nigeria:
B'Haram Allegiance to ISIS Due to Army's Exploit - FG
Independent (Lagos), 9 March 2015
The Federal Government, on Sunday, linked the pledge of allegiance by the Boko Haram sect to the Islamic State group, to the success of the continued military offensive launched by… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to 'Islamic State'
DW, 7 March 2015
Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram has sworn allegiance to the "Islamic State" (IS). The group is the latest in a string of militant organizations to lend their support… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to IS
Guardian, 9 March 2015
BOKO Haram's pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) has become a source of concern to many Nigerians. The Northeast Nigeria-based terrorist group had, last Saturday,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram - U.S. Is Nigeria's Biggest Ally - Ambassador
Leadership, 10 March 2015
The United States ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, has reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to help Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to ISIS
Leadership, 9 March 2015
The Nigerian terrorist group, Boko Haram, weekend pledged allegiance to the Middle East group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Read more »
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Nigeria:
Possible IS-Boko Haram Alliance Unsettles Nigerians
DW, 9 March 2015
Troops from Chad and Niger crossed into Nigeria on Monday as regional efforts to fight Boko Haram intensified. Meanwhile the Nigerian Islamist militants have pledged allegiance to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Cautions MJTF Partners Over Comments
Daily Trust, 9 March 2015
The Nigerian military yesterday cautioned its partners in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) combating Boko Haram to stop comments that would undermine the counter terrorism… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Niger, Chad Troops Open New Front Against Terror Group Boko Haram
DW, 8 March 2015
Chad and Niger have launched a major offensive against militant group Boko Haram in neighboring Nigeria. The fresh assault comes a day after the Islamists pledged allegiance to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Joins Isis
Vanguard, 7 March 2015
Boko Haram militants, have pledged allegiance to Islamic State, according to a message on the group's Twitter account. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Chad, Niger Fight Boko Haram in Nigeria
Vanguard, 9 March 2015
Niger and Chad, yesterday, launched major ground and air strikes in the North-East against Boko Haram, after the militants formally pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Military Upset Over Chad, Niger Incursion Reports
Premium Times, 8 March 2015
The Nigerian military has raised concern over careless talks and undue exuberance by some individuals from the military of neighbouring countries involved in the Multinational… Read more »
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Nigeria:
On the Back Foot, Boko Haram Plays Its Trump Card
Daily Maverick, 9 March 2015
After months of teasing, Boko Haram has finally pledged allegiance to the Islamic State; an unholy alliance that, in theory, makes both sides bigger, badder and more brutal than… Read more »