Tag: Boko Haram
May 19: Today in Nigeria history, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau died
On this day, May 19 in 2021, Abubakar Shekau, the longtime leader of Boko Haram (also known as…
Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki? The ISIS Commander Killed by US and Nigeria
The U.S. and Nigerian governments announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS’s second-in-command globally. Al-Minuki, who…
May 7: Today in Nigeria history, Boko Haram killed 55, freed 105 inmates in Borno
On this day, May 7 in 2013, suspected members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram raided the…
SECURITY TRACKER: Charting 13 strikes, 7 thwarted — inside Nigeria’s 2026 military base attacks
Nigeria’s security landscape has witnessed a series of coordinated assaults on military formations in 2026, raising fresh concerns…
April 30: Today in Nigeria history, suicide bomber attacked Police boss convoy, killed 11
WITHIN NIGERIA highlights a major event that occured on April 30 in the history of this country, Nigeria…
April 26: Today in Nigeria history, suicide car bombers hit Newspapers offices
WITHIN NIGERIA highlights one major event that occured on April 26 in the history of this country, Nigeria…
April 15: Today in Nigeria history, Boko Haram attacked Chibok school, abducted atleast 276 girls
Boko Haram attacked Chibok school, abducted atleast 276 girls According to Lawrence Durrel, history is an endless repetition…
April 14: Today in Nigeria history, two bombs exploded at bus station in Nyanya, killed at least 88 people
Nyanya bombing According to Marcus Tullius Cicero, history is indeed the witness of the times, the light of…
U.K. warning: List of Nigerian states facing potential security threats in 2026
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, commonly known as the FCDO, issued a travel advisory for…
Remembering the Fallen (2015 – 2025): Nigerian Military Officers Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
The Nigerian army has had both successes and setbacks in its struggle against insurgency, particularly Boko Haram, a…
NIGERIA AT A CROSSROADS: Trump’s CPC tag, escalating violence and pressing questions
The declaration by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on 31 October 2025, naming Nigeria a…
Meet Brigadier General Musa Uba, the heroic Nigerian soldier who was killed by ISWAP in an ambush
ISWAP fighters on Friday, November 14, tragically killed Brigadier General Musa Uba in an ambush in Borno State.…