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4 Nigerian soldiers killed in an ambush

Gunmen have killed four Nigerian soldiers in an ambush on a military patrol in central…

20 Nigerian villagers killed by Boko Haram

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed a village in northeastern Nigeria, killing 20 residents, a government…

Whereabouts of abducted schoolgirls known, says CDS

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh told a group of…

24 villagers killed by Boko Haram gunmen

At least 24 people were killed on Sunday when Boko Haram gunmen raided a village…

Sultan Abubakar preaches unity against Boko Haram

The leader of Nigeria's Muslims on Sunday called for followers of the faith to unite…

In pictures: #Bringbackourgirls campaigners go to Jonathan

The worldwide campaign to galvanise action to free the 223 abducted schoolgirls abducted by Boko…

#Bringbackourgirls: Police block march to Jonathan's Villa

Protesters on Thursday took their call for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped…

Nigerian teachers rally to #Bringbackourgirls

Nigerian teachers went on strike and staged rallies nationwide on Thursday in protest against the…

National Conference extended by 4 weeks

The lifespan of Nigeria's National Conference will be extended after all.