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Soldiers and policemen deploy to secure the venue during a rally of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Maiduguri on January 24, 2015. (AFP PHOTO/ TUNJI OMIRIN)

Boko Haram attacks northeastern Nigerian city, dozens killed

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 25, 2015 | World

Maiduguri, Nigeria, AP—In fierce fighting Sunday that killed more than 200 combatants, Nigerian troops clashed with Islamic extremists who attacked Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeastern Nigeria, from three fronts. At the same time the insurgents continued...

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Nigeria health official display a leaflet explaining Ebola Virus Disease at the arrival hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)

Ebola death toll reaches 932; 1,700 cases: WHO

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 6, 2014 | World

Abuja, AP—A Nigerian nurse who treated a man with Ebola is now dead and five others are sick with one of the world’s most virulent diseases, authorities said on Wednesday, as the death toll rose to at least 932 people in four West African countries. The growing...

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Nigerian Soldiers stand during a parade in Baga village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, in the north-eastern state of Borno May 13, 2013 (REUTERS/Tim Cocks)

Nigeria says 10 rebels killed in northeast, 65 arrested

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 19, 2013 | World

Lagos, Reuters—Nigeria’s military said on Saturday it had killed 10 insurgents and arrested 65 more as part of an offensive meant to wrest back control of parts of its remote northeast from an Islamist group seen as the main security threat to Africa’s top...