Boko Haram

Boko Haram have also killed several civilians they accused of cooperating with the military

The suicide bomber attempted to detonate a bomb at a wedding ceremony but the dog arrived to save the day

Instead of suicide bombings, faction has vowed to concentrate on fighting "Christian crusaders" in Africa

Two women were among three attackers who blew themselves up, leaving eight injured too

One of the female suicide bombers was pregnant, says NEMA spokesperson

The militants' insurgency has killed about 15,000 people.

Six Red Cross members also among dead.

The girl approached a crowd at a food outlet and detonated her explosives

It was the militant group's last enclave in its northeastern Sambisa forest stronghold

Niger also faces constant attacks in the southeast of the country from Nigerian militant group Boko Haram

The girls were kidnapped more than two years ago in a raid on their school

Detonated her explosives in a taxi close to a camp housing displaced people

No refugees were hurt, the attackers left two hrs later after seizing a vehicle, weapons, food and medical supplies

"Substantial quantities of weapons and munitions were also seized," Colonel Ledru says

Nigeria is committed to rescuing the remaining 218 Chibok girls still held captive by Boko Haram

Thousands of Nigeriens fled the region in June after Boko Haram attacked a military post in Bosso, killing 26 soldiers

Armed militants on motorcycles "opened fire on the village as residents slept," says a local resident

We will never cause any discord among the people, we will live by the Quran, Abubakar Shekau says

The goverment has pushed for the move after a series of deadly attacks by the militant group

The security source said the attacker blew himself up in the town of Djakana near the Nigerian border overnight.

The bombers were disguised as worshippers wanting to attend the night prayer but were stopped by security

Former local govt chairman says attack happened at about 8:00 pm in Kuda village near town of Gulak in Adamawa state

'Hundreds of assailants' attacked a military post at Bosso on Friday evening, says statement

The girl was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed on Thursday morning

Amina Ali Darsha was found yesterday in an area of Kulakasha at the fringes of Sambisa forest

The summit comes as Nigeria's military pushes deep into Boko Haram's Sambisa Forest stronghold

According to World Bank estimates, the group has killed around 20,000 people

Barnawi, designated a global terrorist by the United States since 2012, was detained on April 1

A total of 276 girls were abducted from the Government Girls Secondary School on April 14, 2014

Nearly two years on, 219 schoolgirls are still being held

Nigeria is planning to send a delegation, including Chibok parents, to Cameroon to meet the girl

Shekau rejects rumours of his death but signals his time in charge of the Nigerian terrorist group is coming to an end

Many analysts have long viewed the announced tie-up as propaganda for both sides

Switzerland has given around $12 million to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the Boko Haram crisis

The attack was condemned by the EU, which said it is committed to supporting African states against extremism

Nigerian military spokesperson said Boko Haram militants attacked the community of Dalori in Borno state

Boko Haram has killed at least 17,000 people since its campaign began in 2009

Two bombers struck the Bodo central market while others hit the town's main entrance and exit points, says official

The blast came a day after the army fought Boko Haram militants west of Borno state, centre of the group's campaign

The attack comes just days before Nigerian President's self-imposed deadline to stamp out the group

A special clean-up operation was conducted from November 26 to 28 against militants in the border area with Nigeria

At least 21 people were initially reported killed but the toll rose after one more person was confirmed dead

Boko Haram has previously been blamed for attacks on Shia Muslims in the region

Operations will be carried out as part of recently announced deployment of military personnel to neighboring Cameroon

Chadian government says terrorist group Boko Haram has hit Baga Sola

Sound of bomb explosions is being heard from Kayamla and Dalori along Bama Road since around 7:00 am

Series of strikes termed deadliest since Buhari came to power

Sunday's rescue came after several attacks by Boko Haram in recent days

The attackers burnt down some houses and killed seven persons in the village

Incident has been confirmed by local fisherman, Buhari Dan-Malam, who lives in Doron Baga