… The Lake Chad basin has long been a stronghold for Boko Haram and its rival faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap). …
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria sayGhana Minute.
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Boko Haram — militant group that conducted attacks on Chadian military bases in Lake Chad and raids on Nigerian targets including military installations and villages.
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- May 2026
… However, the Borno police spokesperson stated that the operation was carried out by militants from the Muslim militant group Boko Haram and its powerful splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). …
More than 50 children kidnapped as gunmen storm northeastern Nigeria schools, residents say… Some reports suggest the attacks bore the hallmark of Boko Haram – the Islamist group vying for control over the region against its rival faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap). …
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria… The Lake Chad basin has long been a stronghold for Boko Haram and its rival faction, Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap). …
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria sayDozens of Nigerian fishermen are feared dead after Chad’s military launched air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region, a local fishermen’s leader has told the BBC. …
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko HaramBoko Haram militants launched a lethal assault on a Chadian military outpost on Monday night, killing 23 soldiers. …
Boko Haram kills 23 soldiers in deadly Lake Chad military base raid- April 2026
… Earlier this month, almost 400 people were sentenced during mass trials for their links with militant Islamist groups Boko Haram and its rival splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). …
IS claims responsibility for Nigeria’s Adamawa football pitch attack… Earlier this month, almost 400 people were sentenced during mass trials for their links with Boko Haram and ISWAP. …
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in attack on northeast Nigeria village… Earlier this month, almost 400 people were sentenced during mass trials for their links with militant Islamist groups Boko Haram and its rival splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap). …
IS claims responsibility for Nigeria attack that killed 29 people… The region is currently plagued by various factions, including Boko Haram and its breakaway affiliate, ISWAP. …
Authorities rescue 15 pupils after gunmen abduct 23 from orphanage in northern Nigeria
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US and Nigeria kill senior Islamic State leader in joint operation
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Nigeria and the United States say they have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US President Donald Trump as the "second in command of ISIS globally," in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Al-Minuki was killed along with several of his lieutenants during a strike on his compound in Metele, Borno state, with Nigerian and US forces reporting zero casualties.
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US and Nigeria kill senior Islamic State leader in joint operation
Nigeria and the United States say they have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US President Donald Trump as the "second in command of ISIS globally," in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Al-Minuki was killed along with several of his lieutenants during a strike on his compound in Metele, Borno state, with Nigerian and US forces reporting zero casualties.
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Yesterday
Over 50 children kidnapped from northeastern Nigeria schools Friday
Suspected Islamist militants abducted more than 50 schoolchildren, including toddlers as young as two years old, from three schools in Borno State's Askira-Uba Local Government Area on Friday morning. The coordinated assault targeted Government Day Secondary School, Mussa Central Primary School, and SUBEB Primary School, with gunmen striking around 9:00 a.m. local time while classes were in session.
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More than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 50 children from three schools in north-eastern Nigeria; most of those missing are aged between two and five years old. Eyewitnesses say the suspects used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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US and Nigeria kill senior Islamic State leader in joint operation
Nigeria and the United States say they have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described by US President Donald Trump as the "second in command of ISIS globally," in a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin. The strike on his compound in Metele, Borno state also killed several of his lieutenants, and the Nigerian military reported zero casualties among their forces.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead in Chad air strikes
Chad's military conducted air strikes on Boko Haram militants in the Lake Chad region; a Nigerian fishermen's association chairman reported that more than 40 union members are feared dead, with some killed by strikes and others drowned while fleeing in overloaded boats. Chad's presidency said it carried out retaliatory strikes after Boko Haram attacks last Monday and Wednesday on Chadian military bases.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Boko Haram kills 23 soldiers in Lake Chad military base raid
Boko Haram militants attacked a Chadian military outpost on Barka Tolorom island in Lake Chad on Monday night, killing 23 soldiers and injuring 26 others. Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno condemned the assault as a cowardly attack and vowed to continue fighting the group "with renewed determination until this threat is completely eradicated."
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 29 April
IS claims responsibility for attack killing 29 in Nigeria
Gunmen have killed at least 29 people in an attack on a village in Nigeria's north-eastern Adamawa state, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility. Authorities say militants raided a football pitch and opened fire at random, then burned houses, places of worship and motorcycles, with the governor saying the attack was an 'affront to our humanity.'
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Islamic State militants kill at least 29 in Nigerian village attack
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State launched an overnight raid on Guyaku village in Adamawa state, northeastern Nigeria, killing at least 29 people and destroying property including houses, places of worship, and motorcycles. The group claimed responsibility via Telegram, marking the latest escalation in the nation's ongoing security crisis.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Islamic State claims Nigeria village attack that killed 29
Gunmen killed at least 29 people in an attack on a village in Nigeria's north-eastern Adamawa state, with the Islamic State group claiming responsibility. Authorities say militants raided a football pitch and opened fire at random, burning houses, places of worship, and motorcycles, with the governor announcing intensified security operations.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Gunmen abduct 23 from orphanage in northern Nigeria
Gunmen raided an orphanage and school in Kogi State, northern Nigeria, abducting 23 pupils and the school proprietor's wife. Authorities rescued 15 pupils, but eight children and the proprietor's wife remain in captivity, with ongoing search operations underway.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →