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Nigerian soldiers had a tough time in searching for Boko Haram militants over the years (AFP/File Photo)

April 10th, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

Nine Years on Nigeria Wants to Negotiate with Insurgency Militants Boko Haram

Nine years after attempts to crush the insurgency in the northeast region with military firepower reached a stalemate, Nigeria has said it is exploring negotiations with Boko Haram.

Troops are now focused on hunting Boko Haram commanders (AFP/File)

January 2nd, 2018 - 02:23 GMT

700 Escape Boko Haram Captivity in Nigeria

The violence has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria and the wider Lake Chad region, which has also been hit by the conflict. (AFP)

March 19th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Four killed in suicide bombing in Nigeria

An image grab made on October 31, 2014 from a video shows the former leader of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau delivering a speech. (AFP/File)

August 4th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Daesh appoints new leader for Boko Haram

August 16th, 2015 - 05:56 GMT

Boko Haram leader denies death rumors in new audio

March 11th, 2015 - 08:09 GMT

Nigeria: No evidence Daesh is here

January 21st, 2015 - 02:31 GMT

Boko Haram claims Baga massacre

November 1st, 2014 - 09:43 GMT

Boko Haram denies ceasefire, claims kidnapped girls married off

June 27th, 2014 - 05:30 GMT

She what?! Nigerian pop star offers her virginity to Boko Haram in exchange for kidnapped girls

Boko Haram, an Islamist terror organization, has killed thousands in Nigeria since 2009. (AFP/File)

February 21st, 2014 - 06:09 GMT