Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Opens Trial of Brigadier-General, 21 Other Senior Officers

Soldiers earlier sentenced to death

The Nigerian Army on Monday opened the trial of 22 of its officers, accused of mutiny in connection with the military’s ongoing fight against the insurgent group, Boko Haram. The court-martial proceedings of the army officers, including a Brigadier-General, began in Lagos amidst tight security.

President Obama Declares Venezuela A National Security Threat

Pres. Obama

US President Barack Obama has issued an executive order declaring Venezuela a national security threat, and slapped sanctions on seven officials.

United States Special Forces Train Chadian Soldiers To Fight Boko Haram

Chadian troops, alongside soldiers from more than 20 other countries are undergoing training “in the deep desert,” in continuation of their ongoing war against Boko Haram militants in the North-Eastern Nigeria and a few neighbouring countries.

What Does Boko Haram’s ‘Allegiance’ To Islamic State Group Mean For The West?

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Shekau

Boko Haram is believed to be the largest Islamist militant organisation to align itself with the Islamic State group after swearing allegiance over the weekend. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at the implications of the new union.

Breaking News: Boko Haram Formally 'Pledges Allegiance To Islamic State'

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LONDON (Reuters) - Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram pledged allegiance on Saturday to Islamic State, which rules a self-declared caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria, according to an audio clip posted online.

54 Dead As Multiple Bomb Blasts Hit Maiduguri

54 dead,143 wounded as 5 suicide bomb blasts rocked Maiduguri city today..Witnesses told AP,the first explosion came from a suicide bomber in a tricycle taxi who blew himself up outside a fish market and killed at least 10 people.

United States Missionary Kidnapped In Central Nigeria Freed

Phyllis Sortor

An American woman kidnapped by masked gunmen in central Nigeria last month has been released.

Phyllis Sortor, a missionary with the Free Methodist Church, was seized on February 23 in the village of Emiworo in Kogi state.

Nyanya Motor Park Bombing: Aminu Ogwuche, 5 Others Plead Not Guilty To Terrorism Charges

Aminu Ogwuche (Centre)

The alleged mastermind of the April 14 bomb blast at a motor park in Nyanya, a satellite town in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Aminu Ogwuche and five other accused persons have pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism.

Profile Of Ibrahim Uwais, Son Of Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria Who Allegedly Joined ISIS With His 2 Wives, 5 Kids

Ibrahim Uwais is considered the latest high profile Nigerian recruited or have volunteered for the terrorist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Security Agencies Tracking Nigerians With ISIS Link

There were indications on Thursday that security agencies had begun investigations to get identities of Nigerians, who might joined the militant, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Boko Haram Using Chibok Girls As Shekau’s Shield’

Chibok School Girls

Troops have not carried out aerial bombardment of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau’s hideout because the sect is using the Chibok girls as shield, it was learnt yesterday.

'Jihadi John' And CAGE's Untenable Narrative On Radicalization

Mohammed Emwazi aka Jihadi John

The Western public was graphically introduced to the brutality of the so-called Islamic State (IS) last summer when videos emerged of the beheadings of Westerners in Syria.

Bank Accounts, Donations To NGO's Frozen By Banks Over Terrorism Funding Fears

UK-registered charities in conflict zones losing finance and ability to fulfil humanitarian needs, warns Overseas Development Institute (ODI).

We Know Abubakar Shekau’s Hideout – Chadian President.

Shekau (His Latest Video)

Chadian president, Idriss Deby, has said that he knew where the outlawed Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, was hiding and vowed to hunt him out, Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) monitored in Abuja, yesterday, reports.

CIA Set To Bolster Its Cyberespionage Capabilities

The CIA, usually known for its human-based intelligence gathering work, has announced plans to expand its cyber-espionage operations. According to the head of CIA: "...the time has come to take a fresh look at how we are organized as an agency..."