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At last Nigerian troops storm Sambisa, Boko Haram last stronghold

Nigerian forces backed by warplanes invaded Islamist group Boko Haram's last known stronghold, the Sambisa…

Baga ex-residents back on tour flee as Boko Haram strikes again

Two Nigerian soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram rocket attack on a military vehicle…

In Video: Jonathan admits 'I am not in charge'

In his famous BBC interview, where he expressed optimism that he would win this weekend's…

Jonathan says Boko Haram will be history in 4 weeks

*But experts caution against premature declaration of victory Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan said in an…

Boko Haram fighters slaughter dozens of wives before losing Bama, say witnesses

Dozens of Nigerian women who were forced to marry Boko Haram fighters were reportedly slaughtered…

Boko Haram:Nigeria says set for final onslaught

Nigeria has begun the "final onslaught" against Boko Haram, the country's national security spokesman said…

Boko Haram cleared from Adamawa state: Nigerian military

Nigeria's military on Thursday claimed that Boko Haram militants have now been cleared from one…

Reuters: Nigeria deploys 100s of mercenaries to fight Boko Haram

*Hundreds take part in offensives *Each mercenary paid $400 a day Nigeria has brought in…

Boko Haram still controls 4 local councils; 36 towns fall

Ola AWONIYI/Abuja Nigeria said on Wednesday that 36 towns had been retaken from Boko Haram…

Nigeria military says offensive against Boko Haram continues

Nigeria's military said Sunday that the offensive against Boko Haram was progressing, claiming soldiers had…