Also known as: Boko Haram/ISWAP
Boko Haram — jihadist militant group blamed for attacks on Nigerian villages, military posts, police stations, and civilians in Borno and surrounding states, with a 16-year insurgency.
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New Era
Boko Haram suspected of attacking Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in attempt to overrun the town
“Police said "terrorists suspected to be members of Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in an attempt to overrun the town", located less than 100 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the capital of northeastern Borno state.”
Jihadists raid Nigeria police station, kill 4 officersNew Era
Boko Haram was blamed by the military for the blasts in Maiduguri
“The military blamed the blasts in the city of around 1.2 million people on suspected Boko Haram militants and warned of "an increased threat" of suicide attacks in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan.”
Nigeria suicide bombings kill 23, 100 woundedNew Era
Boko Haram have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria
“Fighters from Boko Haram and rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have recently stepped up attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria.”
Nigeria troops repel first attack in years on northern cityThe Namibian
Boko Haram thrived on poverty, unemployment and neglect
“Boko Haram's rise in Nigeria, Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (Isis)-linked groups in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado, and extremist violence in the Sahel all thrived on poverty, unemployment and neglect.”
The Cost of NeglectThe Namibian
Boko Haram remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the Islamic State group
“But the group remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group.”
Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi State and kidnapped 23 children; 15 were rescued through security agency response, but 8 remain missing and the facility's owner was also taken. The orphanage was operating illegally in a remote location, and authorities have urged institutions to comply with government oversight.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in Nigeria's Kogi State and kidnapped 23 children; 15 were rescued through security agency response, but 8 remain missing and the facility's owner was also taken. The orphanage was operating illegally in a remote location, and authorities have urged institutions to comply with government oversight.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Militants suspected to be Boko Haram/ISWAP attacked a police station in northeastern Nigeria on Saturday, killing four officers, and also targeted a camp for displaced persons. The attacks are part of a surge in jihadist violence in Borno state, with Boko Haram and ISWAP intensifying operations against military, police and civilian targets.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Three coordinated blasts detonated in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, striking a busy market, a hospital entrance, and a post office area, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others. The military blamed suspected Boko Haram militants for the attacks, which came as the city broke its Ramadan fast and marked one of the worst recent assaults on the capital of Borno state.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Suspected fighters from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province launched an overnight attack on a military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the first such attack in years, which the military quickly repelled with no civilian casualties reported. The assault marks an escalation in the militant groups' campaign in northeast Nigeria, where their 16-year insurgency has killed more than 40,000 people and displaced around two million.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
About 100 US troops have arrived in Nigeria to train its armed forces and provide intelligence support against Islamist militants and armed groups. The deployment, made at Nigeria's request, follows recent US airstrikes and is part of ongoing military cooperation between the two countries.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
In Nigeria's Sokoto state, Muslims are preparing for Ramadan and hoping for peace following US air strikes on December 25 targeting Islamic State militants. Residents say the strikes were unprecedented for the region and are cautiously optimistic that the holy month will mark the beginning of lasting peace.
17 February 2026 · New Era →
The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to provide training and technical support in the fight against jihadist groups, supplementing a smaller existing team. The deployment, expected within weeks, will help Nigerian forces coordinate operations involving air strikes and ground troops simultaneously.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deployed an army battalion to Kwara State after gunmen killed as many as 162 people in an attack on Woro village, which the state government blamed on "terrorist cells" and the president attributed to Boko Haram jihadists.
6 February 2026 · New Era →
Kwara state governor says 75 local Muslims were killed in a Tuesday shooting attack on the villages of Woro and Nuku after residents refused to surrender to Islamist extremists, though death toll estimates range from 78 to over 170. The attack was blamed on Boko Haram, and President Tinubu deployed an army battalion to the area.
6 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Gunmen attacked two villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, killing dozens according to authorities and rights groups, with death tolls ranging from 35 to over 170 as reported by different sources. The attacks coincide with Nigeria's defence minister confirming a small team of US troops is in the country for intelligence support and training.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The US military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria to counter Islamic State-linked militants, according to Africom's deputy commander, as part of broader American efforts to work with African militaries. The cooperation includes recent joint strikes and focus on intelligence support for Nigerian operations in the northwest and northeast, though analysts question whether air support alone can address armed groups rooted in poverty and state collapse.
27 January 2026 · New Era →