Boko Haram

Tensions increase as disputed leader Shekau refuses to acknowledge Barnawi's appointment.

Shekau denies he has been replaced by Isis-appointed Musab al-Barnawi.

Isis names al-Barnawi as new leader for its ally in West Africa but Shekau claims it is a coup.

Shekau releases audio message after Isis names Abu Musab al-Barnawi new leader of Nigeria-based group.

Isis appoints al-Barnawi as new Boko Haram leader as Abubakar Shekau's whereabouts still unknown.

IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.

Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.

Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.

IBTimes UK interviews a security analyst and military spokesperson about action in Lagos and Ogun.

Turkey accuses schools linked to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of promoting terrorism.

UN said aid deliveries temporarily suspended after UN convoy ambushed by militants

After the spate of recent terrorist acts, can it really be argued that the world is becoming more peaceful?

The Islamists ambushed a convoy of UN humanitarian aid workers when they were returning from Bama.

Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.

More than nine million people across the Lake Chad Basin are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

The 27-member committee was set up in 2014 and was chaired by retired brigadier general Ibrahim Sabo.

Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.

The NDA, which aims to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero, refutes claims made by the government and army.

Army spokesman says troops attacked Boko Haram's makeshift camps and recovered several weapons.

Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.

Niger Delta rocked by renewed violence over perceived marginalisation and presence of oil corporations.

New group emerges days after reports claimed federal government reached 30-day truce with militants

Amina Ali Darsha Nkekei along with her 4-month-old baby were sent for counselling to capital Abuja.

MSG says critical humanitarian emergency identified at a camp in Bama which has 24,000 refugees

Boko Haram known for kidnapping women and children and forcing them to carry out suicide bombing missions.

Local reports claimed 30-day truce reached between government and militants including NDA.

Truce reportedly reached as attacks blamed on Niger Delta Avengers halt oil production.

NDA latest militants to wage war against Nigeria where attacks blamed on group nearly halved oil production.

An in-depth look at how extremist groups capitalise the internet to recruit, attack and propagate fear.

Eze Okafur was stabbed and his brother killed when militants stormed their house in Maiduguri in 2010.