by Dolapo Adelana Boko Haram fighters have reportedly killed five Nigerian soldiers, injuring five others in a raid on a military post in Borno on Tuesday. According to a military officer who spoke to AFP on the condition of anonymity, the terrorists loyal to the Abu Musab Al-Barnawi faction stormed a checkpoint near Sabon Garin Kimba village about 140... Read More

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September 7, 2016

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Boko Haram factions clash in Borno

There has been a fight between the two Boko Haram factions in the north-east, AFP has reported. In August, ISIS had named the son of Boko Haram’s founder, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi as the new leader of the deadly sect. However, Abubakar Shekau who had not been heard from for a long time had released an... Read More

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August 8, 2016

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Boko Haram: Shekau appears in new video, vows to fight on

Erstwhile leader of extremist group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video where he vowed to continue his fight against Nigeria and the world. Shekau had reappeared again in an audio message last week, after Islamic State Group, ISIS, name Abu Musab Al-Barnawi as the group’s leader. Shekau called Al-Barnawi an infidel... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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If Boko Haram kills christians, we will… – Niger Delta militant group

A militant group, the Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders (NDRC) on Saturday, vowed to carry out reprisal attacks if Boko Haram kills Christians and burn down churches in the north, as threatened by its new leader, Abu Musab Al Barnawi. The group threatened to kill Muslims and burn down mosques in the Niger Delta region if... Read More

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August 5, 2016

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Boko Haram: New leader Al-Barnawi replies Shekau (LISTEN)

The new leader of deadly terrorist group Boko Haram, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has replied erstwhile leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau in audio statement. Shekau had released an audio message claiming he was deceived and calling Al-Barnawi an infidel, shortly after he (Al-Barnawi) was announced leader by Islamic State Group, ISIS. In his reply which... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi

The new Boko Haram leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, has reportedly threatened to bomb churches and kill Christians in Nigeria while promising to end attacks on mosques and markets used by ordinary Muslims. He said this in an interview published on Wednesday by the Islamic State group, on its al-Nabaa newspaper. As translated by SITE Intelligence... Read More

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August 4, 2016

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Boko Haram: Sect is battling for relevance – Military

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday said terrorist group Boko Haram are trying to seek relevance through the announcement of a new leader. Rabe Abubakar, director of defence information, told NAN in Abuja that the military remains focused on its operation in the north-east. He said the announcement of a new leader for the group... Read More

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August 3, 2016

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Boko Haram: ISIS name Abu Musab al-Barnawi as group’s new leader

The Islamic State (IS) militant group has announced Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new leader of terrorists group, Boko Haram. In March last year, the terrorists group which has been responsible for the killings and bombings in North-Eastern Nigeria had pledge allegiance to ISIS. Abu Musab al-Barnawi, who was previously spokesman group, is featured in... Read More

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