Nigeria

News DeskNovember 3, 2008 19:44

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Kerry urges Nigeria to respect human rights in Boko Haram offensive

Samantha StainburnMay 18, 2013 12:29

“The United States condemns Boko Haram’s campaign of terror in the strongest terms,” Kerry said. But, he added, “we are also deeply concerned by credible allegations that Nigerian security forces are committing gross human rights violations."

My Pikin trial: Nigerians jailed for 7 years in poisoned baby medicine deaths

Jill LangloisMay 17, 2013 16:04

When children started dying in 2008, an investigation found that My Pikin, which means "my baby" in Nigerian pidgin, contained engine coolant, causing babies' kidneys to fail.

Nigerian military kills at least 21 in Boko Haram offensive

News Desk and Heather MurdockMay 17, 2013 11:51

ABUJA — Nigeria's military offensive against Boko Haram strongholds this week has left at least 21 insurgents dead, an official said Friday.

Erin Conway-SmithMay 17, 2013 06:58

Chatter: Nigeria launches offensive against Boko Haram militants

Nigeria's army fights back against militant Islamists in the restive northeast, the IRS mess continues, and a new study that will make you think twice before you go jump in the pool.

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Nigeria's army fights back against militant Islamists in the restive northeast, the IRS mess continues, and a new study that will make you think twice before you go jump in the pool.

Nigeria deploys 'massive' number of troops

Amy SilversteinMay 16, 2013 14:03

"I have never seen soldiers on the move quite like this before."

Nigeria: President Goodluck Jonathan declares state of emergency in northeast

Allison JacksonMay 15, 2013 10:09

President Goodluck Jonathan warned Africa's most populous nation was at "war."

'Baby factory' in Nigeria raided

Ellen ConnollyMay 10, 2013 14:21

Raid on "baby factory" in Nigeria finds 17 pregnant girls and 11 babies.

Nigeria violence: At least two dozen killed in sectarian clashes

Alexander BesantMay 4, 2013 09:51

At least two dozen people were killed in sectarian clashes in Nigeria's Taraba state Friday.

Pirates kidnap 5 sailors off Nigeria coast

Jill LangloisApril 29, 2013 14:28

Pirates on a speedboat and a supply vessel approached the sailors, attacking their container ship. They kidnapped the five men and left the rest of the crew unharmed.