Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Greg WehnerMarch 17, 2026 at 11:13 PM

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Suicide bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria, killed at least 23 people and injured over 100 others on Monday night. The attacks occurred in crowded areas, including a major market and the entrance to a teaching hospital. While no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion has fallen on Boko Haram, a jihadi group that has been waging an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria since 2009. President Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks and instructed security chiefs to address the situation. The bombings raise concerns about a resurgence of Boko Haram violence in the region.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Caleb Jonah 30% United Kingdom 40% Nahum Kenneth Daso 40% Monday Market 50% Islamic State group 50% University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital 60% Bola Tinubu ×270% Maiduguri ×480% Boko Haram ×390% Nigeria ×690%

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nigeria 100% suicide bombings 90% boko haram 90% maiduguri 80% terrorism 70% insurgency 70% religious persecution 60% shariah law 50% islamic state 40%

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Center-Right (0.50)

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Nigeria

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