Boko Haram launches fresh deadly attacks in Nigeria, Chad
Dozens of people were feared killed when Boko Haram Islamists armed with guns and explosives attacked a village in northeastern Nigeria, officials said on Sunday.
Jan 31, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
69 killed in suicide attacks near Nigeria
At least 69 dead bodies have been registered in a morgue following multiple suicide attacks in a community near Maiduguri, capital of Borno State in Nigeria, sources at a government-run hospital said on Sunday.
Jan 31, 2016, 22:23 PM IST
Boko Haram slaughters 65 people in Nigeria
A Nigerian military spokesman said that Boko Haram militants attacked the community of Dalori, about 5 km east of Maiduguri, on Saturday evening.
Jan 31, 2016, 20:00 PM IST
Boko Haram changes tactics for terror attacks in Nigeria
Boko Haram militants have changed tactics to carry out terror activities in Nigeria as security forces stepped up war against terrorism, the country's military authority said.
Jan 31, 2016, 09:41 AM IST
Child suicide bomber kills 10 in Nigeria market: Witnesses
A huge blast erupted at around midday in the crowded market in Gombi in Adamawa state, one of the worst-hit in the seven-year Boko Haram insurgency.
Jan 29, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
13 dead in triple suicide attacks in Nigeria's Chibok town
At least 13 people were killed on Wednesday when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok, where Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls.
Jan 27, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Suicide bombers kill 32 in north Cameroon market
Thirty-two people were killed on Monday when at least three suicide bombers blew themselves up at a market in northern Cameroon, a region often targeted by Nigeria`s Boko Haram, officials said.
Jan 26, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Gunmen kill policeman, 19 others in northeast Nigeria: Police
Gunmen suspected to be ethnic Fulani herders have killed a policeman and 19 civilians in attacks on four farming communities in Nigeria`s northeastern Adamawa state, the police said Monday.
Jan 25, 2016, 16:03 PM IST
Nigerian Army chief rejects abuse claims in Shiite raid
Nigeria`s most senior army officer has said his troops acted appropriately during a raid on a Shiite Muslim group which has led to claims of hundreds of deaths.
Jan 20, 2016, 15:00 PM IST
Boko Haram kill seven in suicide attack, raid
Boko Haram gunmen have mounted their first attacks since Nigeria`s government declared them "technically" defeated, killing seven people in a raid and suicide bombing, residents told AFP Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Seven killed in Nigeria road accident
Nigeria records high fatality rates for road accidents mainly due to shoddy highways.
Jan 05, 2016, 02:22 AM IST
Boko Haram kills over 50 people in two days of attacks
Over 50 people were killed in a 48-hour wave of attacks blamed on Boko Haram jihadists in northeastern Nigeria, sources said Monday, days ahead of the government`s deadline to stamp out the group.
Dec 29, 2015, 05:04 AM IST
Nigerian Army repels Boko Haram attack near state capital: Witnesses
Up to seven people died when Nigeria`s Army repelled an attack on Sunday by suspected Boko Haram fighters on a village near a northern state capital, residents and military sources said.
Dec 28, 2015, 09:48 AM IST
Boko Haram kills at least 14 in Christmas Day attack in Nigeria: Vigilantes
Attacking astride bicycles, the jihadists invaded Kimba village in flashpoint Borno state around 10:00 pm on Friday.
Dec 27, 2015, 06:21 AM IST
Gas tanker fire kills over 100 in Nigeria
Over 100 people were charred to dead after a gas tanker caught fire and exploded in Nigeria on Christmas eve.
Dec 25, 2015, 10:05 AM IST
Suspected Boko Haram fighters launch strikes across Africa
Suspected Boko Haram militants launched four attacks in Niger, Chad and Cameroon, killing seven people.
Dec 24, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Cameroon troops chase insurgents, kill 70: Nigerians
Cameroonian troops have killed at least 70 residents while chasing Islamic insurgents in the Gwoza area of Borno state in northeastern Nigeria, fleeing villagers said
Dec 23, 2015, 20:38 PM IST
Five Indians abducted by pirates in Nigeria are safe: Sushma Swaraj
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said all five Indian sailors have been abducted by pirates in Nigeria but are safe.
Dec 18, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
Year ender: Rise of Islamic terror in 2015
The year 2015 witnessed a massive rise in the terrorist activities around the globe.
Dec 16, 2015, 17:12 PM IST
30 dead in Boko Haram attack on 3 Nigeria villages: Vigilante
Most of the victims were slaughtered and most of the wounded had suffered machete cuts.
Dec 16, 2015, 04:06 AM IST
