Will Ross
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:49
Stories of Nigerian soldiers running away from Boko Haram militants have been widely reported - but low on ammunition and allocated vehicles that don't work, a former soldier says they are being outgunned and overpowered.
Monday, February 3, 2014 - 07:50
As dozens of bodies were being buried in north-east Nigeria following yet more attacks on Sunday by suspected Islamist militants, President Goodluck Jonathan was about to make a surprising statement acknowledging serious lapses within his own armed forces.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 07:30
At least 44 worshippers have been shot dead at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria, officials in Borno state say.
The killings took place during dawn prayers on Sunday, although news only emerged on Monday, as communications are disrupted by a state of emergency.
The attack occurred in the town of Konduga, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital, Maiduguri.