Local officials say Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, abducting more than 300 people, including ...

Amnesty International says at least 15 people have been killed after gunmen attacked three communities in north-central Nigeria.

Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

More than 300 people, including women and children, have been abducted by Islamic militants who attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria, officials have said.

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Police in Nigeria say 38 people were killed and others were abucted in an attack last week in northwestern Zamfara state.

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria is battling militants and it’s causing a terrible security situation. Gunmen believed to be Islamic extremists killed scores of people in a western Nigerian state that is ...