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Latest 4 October 2021

Boko Haram moves into north-central Nigeria in apparent expansion – officials

Boko Haram insurgents have taken over multiple communities in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, offering villagers money and incorporating them in their ranks to fight the government, a local government official…

Nigeria · 18 Dec 2020 344 kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys released A total of 344 kidnapped Nigerian schoolboys have been handed over to government security forces, Katsina state Governor Aminu Bello Masari told… Nigeria · 29 Jul 2019 Massacre by Boko Haram in Nigeria At least 65 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire on a funeral in Nigeria's north-eastern state… Nigeria · 17 Jun 2019 Carnage in north-eastern Nigeria At least 30 people have been killed in the triple suicide bombing in north-eastern Nigeria, while watching a televised football match. The… 10 May 2019 900 children involved in fight against Boko Haram freed by pro-government militias in Nigeria A regional militia in Nigeria has freed 900 children involved in the fight against Islamist Boko Haram insurgents, the UN says. UNICEF… Morning Briefing · 30 Aug 2018 Thursday Morning Briefing Good morning, Your morning briefing covers the main stories in Malta's newspapers front pages which focus on the free school transport and… 28 May 2018 Women and girls who fled terrorist group Boko Haram are being raped by Nigerian soldiers, starved and forced to exchange food for sex – Amnesty International Amnesty International has issued a report which carries claims that women and girls who have fled terrorist group Boko Haram are being… Boko Haram · 8 May 2018 Nigeria’s military rescue 1,000 people held captive by Boko Haram Nigeria's military, through Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, the army spokesman, said that it has rescued more than 1,000 people held captive in…