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Isis links to Boko Haram could undermine 'peace and stability' in Africa, says UN
A summit on the battle against Boko Haram is taking place in Nigeria.
Niger Delta Avengers: militant group 'might result in new conflict' in oil-rich Nigeria
IBTimes UK speaks with terrorism expert David Otto on dangers posed by new militants in the Niger Delta.
Nigeria's President Buhari to David Cameron's 'fantastically corrupt' jibe: Don't apologise, return stolen funds
Nigeria leader reacts to David Cameron claims that African nation is 'fantastically corrupt'.
Nigeria: Amnesty's report on Nigeria's Giwa barracks deaths 'far from truth' claims army
Amnesty urges Nigeria to close Giwa barracks where 149 people, including babies,died 'in horrific conditions'.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafran protesters 'not even born' during civil war, chides President Buhari
Nigerian leader speaks on importance of unity as breakaway calls continue in southeastern Nigeria.
Who are the Niger Delta Avengers? Nigeria's oil and gas production threatened by new militants
New group vows to attack oil and gas facilities until government ends perceived marginalisation.
Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen and pro-Biafrans threaten Nigeria's unity from north to south
Nigeria's unity is at risk, from Boko Haram terrorists to the Pro-Biafran movement.
Enugu attacks: Southerners in Nigeria 'have been targeted for decades'
IBTimesUK speaks with BGIE's leader on Enugu incident as president Buhari calls for end of attacks by herdsmen
Nigeria corruption: OccupyNASS protesters urge senate president Bukola Saraki to resign
Protesters call for end to corruption as President Buhari's anti-graft fight continues.
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Enugu state in suspected attack by Fulani herdsmen
Between 20 and 48 people killed in southeastern Nigeria as attacks blamed on Fulani militants on the rise.
Nigeria: Boko Haram anti-terror fight goes beyond rescuing Chibok girls says defence ministry
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian official about anti-terror offensive and hostages.
Niger Delta militants vow to carry out more pipeline attacks until 'marginalisation ends'
Government committed to fighting oil pipelines attacks amid ongoing fuel crisis and corruption.
Boko Haram: Leaked video shows Chibok girls kidnapped by Nigerian militants alive
The identities of the 15 girls have been confirmed by their families and one classmate.
One in five Boko Haram suicide bombers are children, says UN
Girls, who are often drugged, are behind three-quarters of such suicide attacks.
Boko Haram: Campaigners believe Chibok girls are alive until 'proven otherwise'
IBTimes UK speaks with Bring Back Our Girls movement as second anniversary of mass abduction approaches.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafrans condemn DSS for Abia mass grave link amid fears of reprisal killings
Pro-Biafrans angry as DSS claims Ipob killed five Hausa-Fulani men in Abia state.
Boko Haram demand £40m for return of 219 kidnapped Chibok student girls
The Isis-linked extremists took 276 female students hostage from a boarding school in 2014.
Khalid al-Barnawi leader of jihadist Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru arrested in Nigeria
Known to have links with al-Qaeda he was listed by the US as a 'specially designated global terrorist'.
Boko Haram: Child suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon 'not a kidnapped schoolgirl' claims government
Would-be suicide bomber claims she was abducted from Chibok with hundreds of other girls in April 2014.
Nigeria Fulani militants: Who are the Muslim herdsmen linked to Boko Haram?
Fulani herdsmen attack private properties in fight for land control in northern and central Nigeria.
Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau's latest propaganda video 'could be fake'
Allegations are that an old video was used with intentions of breaking up terror group.
Boko Haram: Chibok girls' parents going to Cameroon to verify child suicide bomber claim
The arrested minor claims she is one of the 219 girls abducted by Boko Haram.
Boko Haram: Leader Abubakar Shekau may quit but defence ministry warns fight still goes on
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence ministry on latest video released by Boko Haram's leader.
Nigeria: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau appears in new video after months of silence
Shekau was rumoured to have been replaced or killed after months of absence from propaganda videos.
Location of Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram found by UK and US surveillance
Western governments allegedly knew where a group of kidnapped Nigerian girls were held.
Boko Haram: 89 death sentences will 'spark retaliatory attacks' in Cameroon and Nigeria
Counter-terrorism experts claim further attacks expected as death sentence not deterrent for terrorists.
Cameroon: 89 Boko Haram fighters sentenced to death as 1,000 others await trial
The militants are among 850 people detained by Cameroon over alleged ties to Boko Haram.
Maiduguri bombers: Boko Haram-style attacks also happen in Europe, says Nigerian ministry
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence on mosque suicide bombings and fight against terrorism.
Nigeria: Suicide blasts kill 22 in Maiduguri mosque in suspected Boko Haram attack
Two female suicide bombers detonate explosives in mosque in Maiduguri in north east of country
Guinea: Nigeria's President Buhari receives 'integrity award' from leader who executed own uncle
Buhari is in Equatorial Guinea to hold talks with counterpart, President Mbasogo, on maritime security.