Nigerian military

Nigerian troops crush Boko Haram assault on Maiduguri

Nigeria's military said this afternoon that they have contained Boko Haram fighters, who early today…

Nigeria needs foreign help to fight Boko Haram: US commander

*Says insurgents' territorial gains cause for concern Despite Nigeria's assurances that its military is capable…

Army failed to foil Boko Haram attacks despite warnings

New evidence shows that the Nigerian military were repeatedly warned of impending Boko Haram attacks…

Boko Haram fighters flee, curfew imposed on Maiduguri

Nigerian troops appeared to have repelled Sunday morning assault on Maiduguri by Boko Haram fighters…

Latest: Maiduguri, Monguno under Boko Haram assaults

Nigerian troops are repelling Boko Haram fighters in fierce battles in two towns in Borno…

Insight: How many people were really massacred in Baga?

By Julian Rademeyer and Eleanor Whitehead Accounts of Boko Haram attacks on the remote northern…

Bad day for Boko Haram in Biu, many insurgents killed by Nigerian troops

Nigerian soldiers repelled an attack by Islamist rebels on the northeastern town of Biu on…

150 die in Baga, military debunks speculations

Nigeria's military high command has debunked speculations that 2,000 people were killed by Boko Haram…

Breaking: Boko Haram invade Damaturu, locked in street fight with Nigerian troops

Boko Haram gunmen fought running battles with Nigerian troops in the northeastern city of Damaturu…

Nigerian troops in land and aerial battle for Baga

Nigerian forces backed by air strikes are fighting to reclaim the northeastern town of Baga…