Tag: Rann
Nigerian military probes bombing of civilians
The Nigerian military says it is investigating an alleged bombing of innocent civilians by its aircraft in a village in north-eastern Nigeria during an...
IS-backed Boko Haram faction publishes ‘execution’ video
Boko Haram's Islamic State-backed faction has claimed to have executed five Nigerian soldiers but security sources told AFP on Tuesday three of those killed were civilian militia members.
Aid agencies say thousands flee as Boko Haram kill over 100...
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ISWA overrun, takeover Rann in latest attack
Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) insurgents overran the town of Rann in northeastern Nigeria on Monday evening, security sources told Reuters.
ISWA executes aid worker Hauwa Liman after deadline expires
Islamic State in West Africa has killed aid worker Hauwa Liman after deadline expired on Monday. The terrorists also have Leah Sharibu in custody
ISWA Ultimatum: Clock ticking for Leah Sharibu, health workers
Will ISWA carry out threat to execute Leah Sharibu and health workers on 15 October? ICRC fears the terrorist organisation can carry out it threat
Buhari condemns Boko Haram killing of Red Cross worker Saifura Khorsa
President Buhari has condemned and described as heinous and despicable, the killing of Ms Saifura Hussaini Khorsa, a Red Cross worker by the Boko Haram
14 injured in fire outbreak at IDP camp
At least 14 people sustained burns in a fresh outbreak of fire at a camp housing tens of thousands of people displaced by Boko...
UN stops aid work in Nigeria town after workers are killed
The United Nations has suspended aid work helping tens of thousands of people in northeastern Nigeria after an attack by suspected Boko Haram militants...
Banki: Nigerian town rendered homeless by Boko Haram
The Nigerian army calls it "New Banki City", an optimistic name conjuring up visions of modern housing.
The reality is an overcrowded camp for 32,000...
