Sources: Reuters
Hundreds of residents flee and government forces withdraw after the town of Marte in Borno State, Nigeria, is captured by Islamic State – West Africa Province militants. The military says it "tactically withdrew" troops, while confirming the town is under insurgent control. 2021-01-16
Nigeria extends voting in its general election for a second day due to delays and malfunctioning equipment. So far, Boko Haram attacks have killed 43 people. 2015-03-29
The Chad Army claims to have killed 200 militants and lost nine soldiers in fighting in northern Nigeria. 2015-02-4
A roadside bomb planted at a bus station near the town of Mubi in northeastern Nigeria kills 40, including 5 soldiers. 2014-11-27
Protesters in the Nigerian capital Abuja hold a "million woman" march over the mass kidnapping of schoolgirls by the Boko Haram terrorist group two weeks ago. 2014-04-30
At least six people die in an attack in Ngalda, Yobe State, Nigeria. 2013-02-24
Gunmen kill at least twenty students at a hostel away from the Federal Polytechnic campus in the northeastern Nigerian town of Mubi. 2012-10-2
President Goodluck Jonathan nominates Namadi Sambo to serve as Nigeria's vice president. 2010-05-13
Nigeria's and Al-Merreikh's Endurance Idahor dies during a football match in Sudan with the referee ending the match as a result. 2010-03-6