The Butchers of Nigeria

by Wole Soyinka Jan 16, 2012 12:00 AM EST

How a corrupt nation bred Boko Haram, the Islamic sect terrorizing the country’s Christians. MORE

‘Western Teaching Is Forbidden’

by Joe Bavier Jan 2, 2012 12:00 AM EST

Nigerians used to roll their eyes at the rants of Islamist group Boko Haram. Now security forces are cracking down hard. Maybe too hard. MORE

Nigeria Declares State of Emergency

Dec 31, 2011 2:02 PM EST

Prompted by series of Islamist militant attacks. MORE

Christmas Attacks Kill 39 in Nigeria

Dec 26, 2011 8:08 AM EST

Most die in bombing of Catholic Church. MORE

Bombs Target Nigerian Churches

Dec 25, 2011 6:45 PM EST

Muslim sect claims responsibility. MORE

At Least 60 Killed in Nigeria

Dec 24, 2011 4:20 PM EST

Militant Islamic sect Boko Haram wants to install sharia law. MORE

Attacks in Nigeria Kill Dozens

Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM EST

Islamic militant group warns of more to come. MORE

Bombings Kill 67 in Nigeria

Nov 5, 2011 11:08 AM EDT

Muslim sect claims responsibility. MORE

Nigeria Gang Rape Video Sparks Outrage

Sep 22, 2011 2:52 PM EDT

Woman begs assailants to kill her. MORE

Flooding Kills 102 in Nigeria

Aug 31, 2011 9:08 PM EDT

Dam collapses and bridges swept away. MORE