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Suspected Boko Haram suicide attack kills two in mosque, weeks after Maiduguri University blast
Attacks blamed on Boko Haram continue as government and army claim fight against terrorists nearly over.
Boko Haram using babies to avoid detection in Nigeria suicide bombings
Officials said it was a 'dangerous' new trend.
'What's wrong with a vacation?' Nigeria's President Buhari heads to UK after botched airstrike
Buhari criticised for not visiting survivors in refugee camp after army's 'error bombing' kills 120.
More than 100 refugees and 20 aid workers killed in misdirected Nigerian military air strike
'Death has occurred' says Nigerian colonel in charge of anti-terror Operation Lafiya Dole.
'It's my people' Boko Haram faction leader claims responsibility for Nigeria university bomb
Attack occurred weeks after army claimed it had stormed group's last known stronghold.
Boko Haram: Questions raised in Cameroon over use of witchcraft to fight militants
Cameroonian President Paul Biya urged citizens in January 2016 to use witchcraft to fight Boko Haram.
Boko Haram: Borno state governor accuses aid agencies of misusing refugee funds
Accusation follows President Buhari's claim UN spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-hit areas.
Detained Isis suspect claims group executed two missing Tunisian journalists
Suspect claims blogger Sofiene Chourabi and photographer Nadhir Ktari executed in Derna after IS court order.
5 Nigerian soldiers, 15 attackers killed in Boko Haram attack on army base in Yobe state
The attack was targeted at the Nigerian army's 27 Task Force Brigade in Yobe state.
Boko Haram fighters continue to surrender in Niger as terror group fights for survival
About 50 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered since December as anti-terror regional offensive continues.
Chibok girl and six-month-old baby held by Boko Haram rescued by Nigerian army
Rakiya Abubakar was one of 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok village in April 2014.
Is Boko Haram's insurgency really over, following the Sambisa forest offensive?
Nigeria claims Sambisa forest offensive 'final crushing of Boko Haram' but attacks blamed on group continue.
Boko Haram leader releases new video dismissing claims that Nigerian army defeated them
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari had said on Christmas Eve that the extremist group had been defeated.
War against terror: Niger launches amnesty and deradicalisation program for Boko Haram deserters
Announcement comes days after Islamist group Boko Haram lost major stronghold in Nigeria.
War on Boko Haram: Nigerian army captures key terror stronghold says President Buhari
The camp in Sambisa Forest is believed to be the terror group's last stronghold in the region.
Nigerian army arrests 560 Boko Haram fighters as Sambisa Forest offensive continues
Operation Lafiya Dole resulted in recapture of several territories held by Isis-affiliated terrorists.
Nnamdi Kanu's wife: Even if it takes 20 years, we will not allow witness secrecy trial
IBTimes UK speaks with wife of pro-Biafran speratist leader as trial on treason continues in Nigeria.
Could anglophone Cameroon become the latest Boko Haram recruitment hotspot?
Analyst tells IBTimes UK Boko Haram could exploit unrest in anglophone Cameroon, marred by protests.
Two girls kill at least 3 in double 'suicide attack' in Nigeria
Local reports suggest the girls involved in the attack in Maiduguri were aged seven or eight years-old.
Female suicide bombers kill 30 in suspected Boko Haram attack at Nigerian market
Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians on suicide bombing missions in crowed areas like Madagali market.
Nigeria accuses aid agencies of spreading 'non-existent' hunger fears in Boko Haram-affected north-east
Thousands killed and millions displaced in Nigeria's north-east due to seven-year-long Boko Haram insurgency.
Nigeria turns east: Russia and Pakistan now selling warplanes to help in Boko Haram fight
Decision comes as US refuses to sell arms to Nigeria due to alleged human rights abuses committed by army.
Discrimination, poverty in northeast Nigeria drive women to join Boko Haram militants
Some women, frustrated by poverty and deep-rooted patriarchy, have chosen to join the jihadist group.
400,000 children face famine in northeastern Nigeria as offensive against Boko Haram continues
Boko Haram blamed for the death of at least 20,000 people and the displacement of millions.
Beyond Boko Haram: Photographer Fati Abubakar captures resilience of Borno state communities
IBTimes UK interviews photographer Fati Abubakar on daily life in Borno, ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency.
Cameroon reopens border markets with Nigeria as Boko Haram attacks decrease
Boko Haram has been carrying out attacks in northeastern Nigeria and neighbouring countries since 2009.
Two female suicide bombers attack Cameroon's Far North in suspected Boko Haram attack
Nigeria-based Boko Haram renowned for forcing civilians to carry out suicide-bombing missions.
Isis fighters sentenced to death in Somalia's Puntland region
Isis seized Qandala town in October – marking the first time the group captured territories in East Africa.
Boko Haram 'has no problem' moving to central Nigeria as offensive strangles northern stronghold
Offensive has scored some successes, but intelligence warns insurgents fleeing to Taraba state.
Two suicide bombers die at Maiduguri checkpoint as fight against Boko Haram continues
Nigerian army and police are foiling most of the attacks planned by Boko Haram militant group.