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Boko Haram attacks military bases in Nigeria, seizes arms

Boko Haram jihadists have carried out multiple attacks on military bases in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, overrunning three of them and stealing weapons, security sources said Monday. Fighters believed to be from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the IS-linked faction of Boko Haram,
June 3, 2019

Muhammadu Buhari sworn in as Nigerian president

Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in for a second term as president of Nigeria at a ceremony in the capital, Abuja. The president took his oath of office in traditional dress – simple white robes and an embroidered hat. The 76-year old
May 29, 2019

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari returns from UK

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, 76, has returned home after a 10-day private visit to the UK, confounding critics who claimed he had gone for medical reasons and would stay longer, presidential spokesman Femi Adenisa has said. “Some reckless online media, irresponsible political
May 6, 2019

Nigeria orders foreigners to leave mining areas

Nigeria’s government has ordered foreign nationals to leave mining sites in north-western Zamfara state within 48 hours, blaming them for an upsurge in banditry and kidnappings. It also announced a suspension of mining activities in Zamfara and other affected states with immediate
April 8, 2019
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