Boko Haram

Islamist group raid four villages outside Chibok where over 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in April.

Gunmen attack several villages in northern Nigeria state of Borno, dozens feared dead.

Explosion in northeastern Nigerian city of Bauchi, the region targeted by Boko Haram, kills ten and wounds 14 others.

Boko Haram members fear they are being killed because of their deadly actions

Witnesses say militants have kidnapped 60 girls and women and 31 boys in Kummabza village.

Released footage shows aftermath of suspected Boko Haram bomb blast in Nigerian capital.

Casualties reported as bomb strikes shopping complex in Nigerian capital.

The 220 girls, abducted in April by insurgents, are still missing

Latest kidnapping comes as nearly 300 schoolgirls from Chibok remain missing.

Radical Free Movement created to spread awareness on dangers of sharia law as state law.

School in northern Nigerian city of Kano hit by explosion killing eight people.

The militant was held during a mass arrest of nearly 500 people

Police in Damaturu, Yobe state, say at least 14 were killed by explosion during Brazil-Mexico match

Explosion rips through football viewing centre in Damaturu - reports

The Government of President Goodluck Jonathan seems to be in a state of permanent, enfeebled hand wringing over the fate of the pupils.

Gunmen, thought to be from Boko Haram, attacked the market on Sunday morning killing traders.

Kidnappers demanded kettle ransom according to local media and residents

The device went off while the soldiers were searching the woman, who had concealed explosives beneath her robes.

Boko Haram militants disguised as soldiers kill at least 200 civilians despite military being warned of attack.

Gunmen fire on crowded church as Borno State hit by wave of attacks by Islamists

Islamic insurgency reportedly kill the Emir of Gwoza while the Emir of Uba's whereabouts are unknown.

Jonathan authorises forces to use any means necessary to defeat Islamist insurgency.

219 schoolgirls from the village of Chibok are still missing.

The explosion occurred at an open air venue, where soccer fans were watching the Champions League football final.

Should Nigeria negotiate, or opt for assassination?

Reports emerge of another Boko Haram attack in Alagarno village in Borno state.

Officials fear the death toll could increase further as there may be more bodies under the rubble.

Boko Haram was founded in 2002 and launched its violent campaign demanding that Nigeria become an Islamic state with harsh Sharia law, in 2009 – well before the War against Libya.

Explosions strike crowded Terminus Market causing many casualties as violence continues to blight country's north.

Dozens of hunters, armed with bows and arrows, are set to help locate kidnapped school girls in Sambisa forest.