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Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in central NigeriaArmed gangs attacked Kasuwan Daji village in Niger State. Over 30 people were killed and several others were kidnapped. The attackers also ...04 Jan, 2026, 08.50 PM IST- Pregnancy has become a nightmare for many women in Nigeria's conflict-hit northNigeria faces a severe maternal health crisis. Boko Haram's resurgence and dwindling foreign aid worsen the situation. Women in the northea...26 Aug, 2025, 01.06 PM IST
- Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria350 hostages, including 209 children and 135 women, rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Sambisa Forest, highlighting the ongoing threat t...22 May, 2024, 12.29 AM IST
- Over 100 missing after Nigeria jihadist kidnapping: OfficialsMore than 100 people are missing after jihadists carried out a mass kidnapping in northeast Nigeria, targeting women and children from disp...07 Mar, 2024, 04.28 PM IST
- After attack on rival, Islamic State jihadists battle for control in northeast NigeriaIslamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is now targeting Boko Haram's soldiers after raiding Shekau's stronghold in Sambisa forest in Bo...04 Jun, 2021, 02.34 PM IST
- Nigerian troops suffer heavy losses in drawn-out battles with jihadistsFighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked the convoy with rocket-propelled grenades on Sunday in the town of Ma...27 Apr, 2021, 03.08 PM IST
- Going home or staying safe in NE Nigeria, an impossible choiceDespite security measures, insurgents have launched repeated assaults on a dozen fortified towns where people had returned. "They're forcin...13 Apr, 2021, 01.53 PM IST
- At least 70 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist ambush: Military sourcesTwo military officers told AFP on condition of anonymity that Islamist insurgents fired rocket-propelled grenades and heavy guns at a truck...24 Mar, 2020, 04.03 PM IST
- Malala Yousafzai criticises world leaders on Boko Haram kidnappingsMalala Yousafzai criticised Nigerian and other world leaders for failing to secure the release of over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram mil...14 Apr, 2015, 07.54 PM IST
- Over 1 million people internally displaced in Nigeria in 3 months: UNAs many as 92.3 per cent of IDPs live with host families and the rest in camps or "camp-like sites", according to the International Organis...20 Jan, 2015, 10.48 PM IST
- UNHCR concerned over refugees' return to violence-hit NigeriaUN expressed concern over the return of hundreds of refugees to Nigeria from Niger, saying authorities in the two countries should stop the...16 Jan, 2015, 07.46 PM IST
- Missing Nigerian schoolgirls start second month in captivityMore than 200 schoolgirls began their 2nd month as Boko Haram hostages as intl powers ramped up efforts to track down the Nigerian Islamist...14 May, 2014, 10.36 PM IST
- Nigeria 'willing to talk' to Boko Haram over missing girlsBoko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from the remote northeastern town of Chibok in Borno state on April 14 and 223 are still being held.14 May, 2014, 01.23 PM IST
- US flying 'manned missions' to seek abducted Nigeria girlsManned US aircraft were flying over Nigeria, searching for over 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram after Abuja dismissed a prisoner-swa...13 May, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
- New Boko Haram video claims to show missing Nigerian schoolgirlsA total of 276 girls were abducted on April 14 from the northeastern town of Chibok, in Borno state, with sizeable Christian community.12 May, 2014, 03.59 PM IST
- Terror attacks, floods damage 85 Airtel Nigeria cell sitesTerror attacks and floods in several parts of Nigeria have damaged 85 installation sites of Airtel Nigeria, part of India's telecom leader ...31 Oct, 2012, 12.57 PM IST
- Nigeria enters 2012 under state of emergencyAt least 52 people, including women and children, have been killed in clashes between two rival ethnic communities in southeastern Ebonyi s...02 Jan, 2012, 02.50 AM IST
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