"Israel is going in the right direction, in almost every field."
A Nigerian government spokesman: “Israel has been a crucial and loyal ally in our fight against Boko Haram. It is a sad reality that Israel has a great deal of experience confronting terrorism.”
Nigeria's government has reached a deal with Islamic militant group Boko Haram for a cease-fire and the release of around 200 girls kidnapped six months ago from a school.
2 Nigerians and an Israeli arrested trying to bring $9.3 million in cash into South Africa; suspects reportedly said money to buy arms for Nigerian security services.