Muhammadu Buhari
Teenage Suicide Bomber in Northeastern Nigeria Kills at least Six
The 14 year-old female suicide bomber reportedly killed herself and five other people when she detonated her explosives at a bus station in the city of Damaturu.
Boko Haram's Leader Apparently Comes Back From the Dead... Again
There were claims last week that Islamic State-affiliated militant group Boko Haram had a new leader, fuelling claims that Abubakar Shekau had died. He's now reportedly released a new audio message.
Nigerian President Blames US Human Rights Law for 'Aiding and Abetting' Boko Haram
As Muhammadu Buhari ended his first official visit to the US as Nigeria's president, he criticized a law that blocks military aid to foreign security units that abuse human rights.
Amid Daily Bloody Attacks, Nigeria’s New President Vows to Defeat Boko Haram
In a one-on-one interview with VICE News, the newly elected president of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari railed against the militant group’s actions and ideology.
Nigerian Bombings Ahead of Eid Festival Kill at Least 63 People
Three suicide attacks attributed to underage girls occurred in the town of Damaturu less than a day after a pair of explosions killed at least 50 people in the city of Gombe.
Nigeria's President Just Fired Four Top Generals in Charge of Fighting Boko Haram
After a series of suicide bombings unleashed by the extremist groups in recent weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari relieved the commanders.
More Explosions in Nigeria End a Week That Has Left More Than 200 Dead
Three bombs blamed on Boko Haram went off in Nigeria yesterday killing 49 people. President Muhammadu Buhari has described last week's string of attacks as a “heinous atrocity."
Boko Haram Kills at Least 60 In New Nigerian President’s First Week In Office
At least 31 have been killed in a suicide bomb blast in a marketplace in Adamawa state, in the latest attack by the militant group.
Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri, Releases Video of Militants Shooting Wounded Nigerian Soldiers
Witness reports 20 dead in deadly assault on same day the militant group releases new video under its rebranded name, the Islamic State's West Africa Province.
Nigerian President Vows to Tackle 'Godless' Boko Haram In Inauguration Ceremony
In his first address to Africa's most populous nation, the 72-year-old former military dictator said they would face the group head on, while also stressing commitment to rescuing the Chibok schoolgirls.
Hundreds of Bodies Found in Nigerian Town Thought to Be Victims of Boko Haram Massacre
The grisly discovery underscores the grave threat still posed by the Islamic militant group in Nigeria, where government troops have been claiming victories.
Defeating Boko Haram Has Less to Do with Guns Than You Might Think
The fight against the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria under President-elect Muhammadu Buhari presents an opportunity to address its root causes and begin to remedy them.