The Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed an attack on Nigerian soldiers in Arege, near Lake Chad, in Borno State.

The Islamic State's Nigeria-based branch, West Africa Province (ISWAP), claimed killing 31 Nigerian soldiers and taking 5 others prisoner in a raid in Kangarwa, in the northeast of the country.

The Nigeria-based West Africa Province of the Islamic State (ISWAP) claimed credit for the attack on Nigerian troops in Gashigar.

The Islamic State's (IS) West Africa Province (ISWAP) claimed killing seven Nigerian soldiers in an ambush in Abadam, a town in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria.

The Nigeria-based West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) issued a photo report on ongoing clashes with African Multi-National Joint Task Force (MJTF) soldiers in the village of Garunda.

The Nigeria-based West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) released a video on its August 30, 2018, raid on a military post in the town of Zari in Borno State.

The Islamic State's (IS) West Africa Province claimed an attack on Nigerian military posts in the town of Gudumbari in Nigeria's Borno State.

The Islamic State's West Africa Province claimed killing several Nigerian soldiers in an attack on their post in Zari, a town in Nigeria's northeast Borno state.

The Nigeria-based West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) claimed a mortar strike on Nigerian troops in the Arege area.

After the Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that fighters attacked Nigerian soldiers in the Lake Chad area, the group's West Africa Province issued a formal communique for the operation.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that IS fighters killed seven soldiers from the Nigerian Army in northeast Nigeria.

The Islamic State's (IS) Nigeria-based West Africa Province released a video promoting the perseverance of its fighters and displaying footage of suicide bombings and attacks on Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTM) and Nigerian soldiers.

The Islamic State (IS) reported in Naba 131 that during a month of battles in Nigeria, its West Africa Province killed 95 soldiers from the Africa Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) and wounded hundreds of others.

The Islamic State's (IS) West Africa Province reported that its fighters repulsed a Nigerian military offensive in Kirenowa in northeast Nigeria.

The Nigeria-based Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or "Boko Haram," released two attack videos, one showing a recent operation against the Nigerian army in the Jiddari Polo area of Maiduguri, and the other, a strike on soldiers in the Sambisa forest, and a video of implementing Shariah law.

The Nigeria-based Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or "Boko Haram," released a video featuring a freed commander threatening attacks and featuring battle footage from the Sambisa Forest in Borno State.

The Nigeria-based Islamic State (IS) division, West Africa Province, published photo of a Nigerian soldier taken soldier and ammunition and vehicles captured as war spoils following a clash in the Lake Chad area.

In an “exclusive” in Naba 114, the Islamic State (IS) reported that its West Africa Province carried out a suicide bombing on Nigerian soldiers in the Lake Chad area, killing and wounding dozens.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, published a photo report on its raid on Nigerian army barracks in the town of Kanama in Borno State.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighter, claimed killing nine Nigerian soldiers in a raid on their barracks in Borno.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based Islamic State (IS) division comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, published a photo report on cleaning a heavy machine gun and loading its bullets.

The Islamic State's (IS) West Africa Province, which is comprised of former “Boko Haram” fighters, claimed killing eight Nigerian soldiers and capturing four vehicles after a raid on their position in Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported that fighters in Nigeria seized vehicles, one of them carrying a heavy machinegun, in Yobe State.

In its first report on military activity in three months, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS), West Africa Province, published photos of ambushing what it described as a Nigerian army convoy.

The Islamic State (IS) reported in the 92nd issue of its al-Naba newspaper that its West Africa Province in responsible for the killing of nearly 70 “apostates” in an attack on an oil exploration team in northeast Nigeria.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province, which is comprised of former “Boko Haram” fighters, claimed killing 12 Nigerian soldiers in an attack in Yobe.

In the 87th issue of its al-Naba newspaper, the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing more than 74 Chadian, Nigerian, and Cameroonian soldiers in several operations within one week.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province, which is comprised of former “Boko Haram” fighters, claimed credit for two suicide bombings on Nigerian forces in the northeast of the country, and alleged to have killed 15 soldiers in a clash in the same area.

The Islamic State's (IS) 'Amaq News Agency reported killing two Nigerian soldiers and wounding others in an ambush in Borno.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported attacks by the group’s divisions in Nigeria and the Philippines.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) which is comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, released a video showing clashes with African coalition forces in the Lake Chad and Farouq Forest areas, and identifying “Crusader” military bases in the region.

‘Amaq News Agency reported that Islamic State (IS) fighters attacked African coalition troops in Nigeria’s Yobe State and captured war spoils.

The Islamic State (IS) featured an article in the 65th issue of its al-Naba weekly newspaper rejecting claims by the African coalition that it eliminated the group’s West Africa Province and forced the fighters to flee their positions.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) which is comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, claimed killing 13 African coalition forces in an raid on their position in Borno.

Abu Bakr Shekau, the leader of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad ("Boko Haram"), appeared in a video rejecting claims by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari that the group is defeated.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province claimed an attack on Nigerian forces in the country’s Yobe state.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) which is comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, claimed killing eight African coalition forces in a clash in the Lake Chad area, and published a photo report showing manifestations of its Shariah governance in the same location.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) which is comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, published a photo report of its men stationed on the Lake Chad fighting front.

West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) published a photo report on clashes between its fighters and African coalition forces near the town of Kangarwa in Nigeria's Borno State.

According to 'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS), 9 African troops were killed and 19 others were wounded in an operation by IS fighters in Nigeria's Borno State.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) comprised of former "Boko Haram" fighters, claimed killing 20 Nigerian and Nigerien soldiers and wounding dozens of others in a raid in Nigeria's Borno State.

Abu Bakr Shekau, the leader of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad ("Boko Haram"), gave a video speech in Arabic rejecting rumors of his injury or death, and defending his group against charges of infidel-branding all Muslims unjustly.

West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) claimed two suicide bombings amidst its ongoing clashes with African coalition forces in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province released a photo report for a recent attack on African forces in Borno, Nigeria.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province claimed an attack on African forces in Nigeria’s Borno State.

West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS) claimed killing over 40 African forces and wounding dozens in an attack on their convoy in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria.

'Amaq News Agency of the Islamic State (IS) reported that IS fighters in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria killed over 40 African forces in a surprise attack.

Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as “Boko Haram,” released a video on prayers and activities for Eid al-Adha in Nigeria’s Borno State. The 12 minute, 58 second video, entitled, “Blessed Eid,” was uploaded on YouTube on September 13, 2016. It has Arabic captions identifying the areas of Sambisa, North Sambisa, and “Shabab al-Islam,” while the sermon delivered by an unidentified individual is in Hausa. Footage shows scores of people praying indoors and outdoors, and watching a men ride on horses. According to reports, the Hausa speaker declared that Boko Haram remains despite the Nigerian government claiming to have eliminated it, and that Abu Bakr Shekau continues to serve as the leader of the group. He also identified the video as being recorded on September 12, 2016.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) comprised of former “Boko Haram” fighters, released a video on its clashes with Nigerian and African coalition forces, and a fighter encouraging Muslims to come to IS-held territories.

Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram,' released a video on the Chibok schoolgirls it kidnapped in April 2014, showing some of those alive, and some allegedly killed in airstrikes.

A fighter in Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad ("Boko Haram") acting as a spokesman, challenged the Islamic State (IS) appointing Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its local leader, effectively replacing Abu Bakr Shekau, and threatened Nigeria that the fighters will take the war to the capital, Abuja.

Abu Bakr Shekau, the leader of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad ("Boko Haram"), appeared in a new video challenging reports of his death and vowing that America and Nigeria will be "defeated".

In an Arabic and Hausa audio speech attributed to Abu Bakr Shekau, the leader of Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad ("Boko Haram") criticized the man the Islamic State (IS) selected to lead West Africa Province and exposed a rift within the group.

The Islamic State (IS) released the July 27, 2016 English editions of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletin, which included recaps of operations in Syria, Iraq, France, Nigeria, Libya, and Egypt.

The Islamic State’s (IS) West Africa Province, formerly known as "Boko Haram," claimed killing 14 soldiers in the Kaga region of Borno, Nigeria.

The Islamic State’s (IS) ‘Amaq News Agency reported that IS fighters killed multiple Nigerian soldiers during clashes in the Kaga region of Borno.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as “Boko Haram,” released a video on its attack in early-June 2016 on a Nigerien and Nigerian military camp in Bosso.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as "Boko Haram," published photos of the weapons, gear, and vehicles it took as war spoils from its attack in Nigeria's Yobe State.

From the Islamic State (IS) English edition of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletins covering June 8, recaps included operations in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Nigeria, and Bangladesh.

'Amaq News Agency, a media division of the Islamic State (IS), released a video showing IS’ West Africa Province (formerly known as “Boko Haram”) attacking Nigerian and Nigerien Army forces in the border town of Bosso.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as "Boko Haram," claimed killing seven Nigerian policemen and soldiers in an attack in Nigeria's Yobe State.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as "Boko Haram," claimed killing 35 soldiers and wounding nearly 70 from the Nigerien and Nigerian armies in an attack in the border town of Bosso.

West Africa Province, the Nigeria-based division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as "Boko Haram," claimed killing at least 15 "apostates" and wounding 20 in a suicide bombing at a government building in Maiduguri.

The Islamic State (IS) released the April 24-25, 2016 English editions of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletin, which included recaps of suicide operations carried out by IS’ Fallujah, Baghdad, and Homs provinces and an attack on the Nigerian army by IS’ West Africa Province.

Two English-speaking Islamic State (IS) fighters, one Nigerian and the other Somali, promoted the group's implementation of Shariah in a video from the IS' Tripoli Province in Libya.

Islamic State (IS) supporters circulated an alleged fighter in Libya’s eulogy for a Nigerian fighter with the group, identified as “Abu Dujjanah An-Nigeri.”

The Islamic State (IS)-linked ‘Amaq News Agency reported three suicide bombings on “militia” elements in northern Cameroon.

The Telegram channel of an Islamic State (IS) fighter in Syria forwarded a call by an alleged IS fighter in Libya for prospects to join the group on other fronts, making particular focus on Libya.

The Islamic State (IS) published an infographic on operations in the last two months by West Africa Province, the IS division formerly known as Boko Haram, claiming more than 100 attacks and 1,000 killed and injured.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as Boko Haram, claimed killing at least 30 Shi’ites and injuring more than 100 in a suicide bombing on a Shi’ite procession near the city of Kano in northern Nigeria.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as Boko Haram, released a video of its fighters repelling an advance by the Nigerian army in Borno State, and showing the beheading of a captured soldier.

The Islamic State (IS) released the October 3-6, 2015 English editions of its al-Bayan provincial news bulletin, which included recaps ground gained in Syria and suicide attacks in Nigeria.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as Boko Haram, claimed credit for three suicide bombings in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

Abu Bakr Shekau, the head of West Africa Province of the Islamic State (IS), denied reports that he is dead or sick and unable to speak, and vowed to continue fighting the Nigerian government.

Islamic State (IS) fighters called for supporters to migrate to the group in other countries, and for those unable to travel to commit lone wolf attacks.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as “Boko Haram,” released a video showing attacks on Nigerian army barracks in Borno and Yobe states, and the beheading of a soldier.

The Islamic State (IS) released the English edition of its al-Bayan news bulletin for July 12, 2015, which included reports of suicide operations in Chad, Nigeria and Syria, and a car bombing near the Italian consulate in Cairo, Egypt.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as “Boko Haram,” claimed credit for suicide bombings in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, and the Nigerian city of Maiduguri.

West Africa Province, the division of the Islamic State (IS) formerly known as “Boko Haram,” released a video of attacking Nigerian security forces and beheading a captured soldier.

Shabwa Province, a division of the Islamic State (IS) in Yemen, released a video of two fighters congratulating the Nigeria-based Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad (Boko Haram) for pledging allegiance to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The Islamic State (IS) released the English edition of its al-Bayan news bulletin for April 23, 2015, reporting on its attacks and media activities in Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Sinai, Syria, and Yemen.

A fighter in ar-Raqqah Province of the Islamic State (IS) in Syria gave advice to Boko Haram in a video, suggesting it prepare for attacks due to its pledging allegiance to the IS, and also urged fighters in Tunisia to pledge.

The Islamic State (IS) has apparently rebranded the Nigeria-based Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what was known as Boko Harma, as “West Africa Province”.

The Islamic State (IS) released an audio speech from its official spokesman, Abu Muhammad al-‘Adnani, threatening enemies from among Jews and “Crusaders” to convert or be subjugated, and announcing the IS’ acceptance of the pledge of allegiance from Boko Haram.

Twitter accounts of Islamic State (IS) fighters and supporters offered welcoming messages to the Nigeria-based jihadist group Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad (AKA Boko Haram) after its leader, Abu Bakr Shekau, recently pledged allegiance to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Abu Bakr Shekau, head of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as Boko Haram, pledged allegiance to Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," released the first episode in a series called "Harvest of Spies," showing the beheading of two men.

Afriqiyah Media, a jihadi media group, published a collection of messages attributed to the Nigeria-based Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as “Boko Haram,” including one in which it announced that its Shura Council is studying a possible pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State (IS).

Boko Haram’s media division, al-Urqa al-Wuthqa Foundation, claimed that the group still controls the town of Baga in Nigeria’s Borno State, despite government claims that the army recaptured it.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as “Boko Haram,” released a video showing scenes of attacks in Baga and Maiduguri in Borno State.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," published a photo report on its raid in Gombe in which fighters freed prisoners.

The Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa wal Jihad, or what is known as “Boko Haram,” threatened attacks in Chad in retaliation for the coalition it gathered against it in Nigeria, and warned Niger that if it persists in its role in the coalition, then fighters will move the war to the “depths” of its cities.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," reported that fighters freed prisoners from a jail in Gombe, Nigeria.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," reported attacks in the city of Diffa in Nigeria and the city of Gambaru in Nigeria.

The Nigeria-based jihadi group Ansar al-Muslimeen (Ansaru) released a video vilifying the Nigerian army and promoting jihad and its fighters.

Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Foundation, the media division of the Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," published a series of photos showing people and landscapes in group-held territory.

The Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," released a video on implementing Shariah law on Muslims, showing scenes of fighters severing the hand of a thief, flogging a fornicator, and stoning a man.

Jama'at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa Wal Jihad, or what is known as "Boko Haram," released a video on clashes in Nigeria's Yobe State and fighters inside the Government House in Damaturu.

The Nigeria-based jihadi group Jama’at Ahl al-Sunnah Lil Dawa wal Jihad, or what is known as Boko Haram, challenged the Chad-led coalition against it and threatened attacks in one of the coalition partners, Niger.