The People’s Democratic Party said it was “saddened” by the abrupt resignation, calling it an “unfortunate decision.”
Bruce Wright
Feb 17, 2015
Among those arrested since Feb. 6 was a prominent Boko Haram member called Kaka Bounou.
Reuters
Feb 16, 2015
Presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari drew thousands Monday at a rally in Borno state, where he pledged to wipe out Boko Haram.
Cristina Silva
Feb 16, 2015
Most of those killed were children selling peanuts or begging for money.
Dion Rabouin
Feb 15, 2015
Pakistan is one of three countries where polio is still endemic.
Marcy Kreiter
Feb 14, 2015
Explosions and gunfire could be heard after the fighters overwhelmed a checkpoint at the edge of the city.
Reuters
Feb 14, 2015
After a boom in cocoa prices last year, Valentine's day chocolates may be more expensive than ever -- but not for long.
Kathleen Caulderwood
Feb 13, 2015
Boko Haram continues to attack villages in northeastern Nigeria, but it's also pushing into neighboring countries.
Erin Banco
Feb 13, 2015
At least five civilians were killed in the Nigerian insurgent group's first attack inside chad early on Friday.
Suman Varandani
Feb 13, 2015
The latest Boko Haram attack, carried out by a female, reportedly killed at least seven people in the city of Biu, in Borno state.
Kathleen Caulderwood
Feb 12, 2015
The government has said the crackdown is part of a campaign to ensure that foreigners do not participate in the closely fought vote.
Lora Moftah
Feb 12, 2015
According to the latest Press Freedom Index, the U.S. also witnessed attempts to control journalists amid an ongoing "war on information."
Avaneesh Pandey
Feb 12, 2015
The Nigerian military said it couldn't guarantee an election commissioner's safety unless the vote was held back for six weeks.
Howard Koplowitz
Feb 11, 2015
The news of Boko Haram deaths came as Niger officials declared a 15-day state of emergency in border city Diffa.
Julia Glum
Feb 11, 2015
The insurgency in the northeast is causing chaos ahead of the postponed election, but so is the oil price plunge.
Kathleen Caulderwood
Feb 10, 2015
"Amass all your weapons and face us. We welcome you."
Lora Moftah
Feb 09, 2015
The education activist urged Nigeria's incoming government to make rescuing the girls a priority.
Lora Moftah
Feb 08, 2015
Nigeria and four neighboring countries will field the force in an attempt to halt Boko Haram's insurgency.
Michelle FlorCruz
Feb 07, 2015
The president and legislative elections will be pushed back six weeks to give a multinational force time to fight Boko Haram militants.
Dion Rabouin
Feb 07, 2015
The Dalai Lama did not speak, but Obama called him "a good friend." despite China's protests.
Zoe Mintz
Feb 05, 2015
The country’s military is the primary backer of a postponement, arguing that it would allow them more time to fight Boko Haram.
Lora Moftah
Feb 05, 2015
This isn't the first time the militant group has employed the tactic.
Lora Moftah
Feb 05, 2015