First U.S. Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Bolster Counterterrorism Fight

The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile ...

In Nigeria, a deadly bandit attack exposes fragile local peace efforts

By Ahmed Kingimi and Hamza Ibrahim MAIDUGURI/KANO, Nigeria, Feb 10 (Reuters) - When leaders from Doma town in Nigeria's northern Katsina state struck a deal with local gunmen last September, everyone ...

25 killed in Nigeria's deadliest reported Islamist attack since US Christmas strikes

At least 25 people were killed when suspected Boko Haram militants attacked a town in northern Nigeria, relatives of victims ...

Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria

Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria have killed dozens in recent raids on a construction site and a military ...

Nigeria Police Says 80 Abducted Congregants Return Home, Christian Group Disputes Claim

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Feb 2 (Reuters) - At least 80 ‌congregants ​earlier believed to have been ‌abducted by gunmen from three ...
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Breaking: Tears, lamentation as Nigeria Army Professor dies

Professor Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the Nigerian Army University, ...

All 166 kidnapped churchgoers now rescued in northern Nigeria, Christian group says

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Feb 5 - Security services have now rescued all 166 worshippers who were kidnapped by gunmen during ...