World Jun 07 Nigerian army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
Politics May 16 U.S. and Nigerian mission kills Islamic State group leader, Trump says Trump made the announcement of the joint operation to take out Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki in a late-night social media post Friday that offered few details. By Michelle L. Price, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
World Mar 16 Explosions in northeastern Nigeria leave scores killed and injured, authorities say Bombs exploded in at least three locations in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state Monday night, killing and injuring scores of people, the emergency services told The Associated Press, citing possible suicide bombings. By Haruna Umar, Associated Press
World Feb 16 U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to help train soldiers, country's military says The arrival followed a request by the Nigerian government to the U.S government for help with training, technical support and intelligence-sharing, the military said in a statement. By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
World Feb 14 At least 32 dead in Nigeria after gunmen attack 3 communities The dawn raid were targeted on the communities of Tunga-Makeri, Konkoso, and Pissa, in the Borgu area of Niger state. By Dyepkazah Shibayan, Associated Press
Dec 26 Watch 10:25 Breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria and the complicated conflict there By Nick Schifrin President Trump said that he delayed U.S. military strikes in Nigeria until Christmas Day to deliver a message to groups he alleges are targeting Christians. The Nigerian government praised the attacks and said it provided the U.S. with the necessary… Continue watching
Dec 26 Nigerian residents of Jabo are rattled after close U.S. airstrikes made their homes shake and the sky glow red By Ope Adetayo, Tunde Omolehin, Associated Press Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared. Continue reading
Dec 26 What to know about the Islamic State militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Although officials did not say which group was targeted, security analysts said the target is most likely the Lakurawa group, an IS-affiliated jihadi group. Continue reading
Dec 25 U.S. launches strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, Trump says By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians. Continue reading
Dec 23 Nigerians welcome release of 130 schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped from Catholic school By Associated Press Some of the children appeared to be malnourished or in shock on Monday as they arrived at a government ceremony. Police said they were freed Sunday, a month after gunmen stormed their Catholic school. Continue reading