Nigeria Declares 'Massive' Military Campaign On Borders -- BBC
Nigeria has announced a "massive deployment of men and resources" to combat Islamist militants in the country's border territories.
A statement said the drive was aimed at "asserting the nation's territorial integrity" and "enhancing security".
On Tuesday President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three north-eastern states after a series of deadly attacks by militant groups.
Fighters from the Boko Haram group are blamed for most of the violence.
The group, which has its roots in north-eastern Nigeria, is linked to bloodshed in which some 2,000 people have died since 2010.
Nigeria - a multi-ethnic nation of more than 160 million people - is also affected by a spate of conflicts over land, religion and oil.
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More News On Nigeria's War Against Islamist Militants
Nigerian troops on new offensive against Islamists -- Reuters
'Massive' numbers of Nigerian troops target insurgents -- CNN
Nigeria deploys 'massive' forces to northeast -- AFP
Troops sweep into northern Nigerian cities -- Al Jazeera
Nigeria Launches 'Massive' Crackdown on Boko Haram -- Newser
Nigeria Responds to Upsurge in Boko Haram Violence -- Voice of America
Nigeria's president Jonathan declares state of emergency -- BBC
Nigeria declares emergency in areas hit by Islamists -- Reuters
Nigerian president declares emergency in 3 states during 'rebellion' -- CNN
State of Emergency in Northern Nigeria -- Council On Foreign Relations
How Boko Haram has grown: Timeline of terror -- BBC
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