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Niger Delta Avengers deny killing soldiers as military crackdown against new militants continues
Military offensive continues in oil-rich Niger Delta as oil pipelines attacks halt oil production.
Nigeria: 'Many people shot' during Biafra Day events as police order disarming of Ipob members
Violence erupts during events commemorating millions of victims of 1967-1970 Biafran war.
Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari plans talks with Delta leaders amid increasing pipeline attacks
Nigerian president vowed to address grievances but insisted army crackdown would continue.
Nigeria's oil production halved as Niger Delta Avengers warn something big about to happen
Group condemns perceived marginalisation in Niger Delta and demands greater shares of oil revenues.
Niger Delta Avengers says it is responsible for Chevron pipeline attack
Militants urged oil company not to carry out repair works at platform previously attacked.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafran leader Nnamdi Kanu denied bail
Abuja Appeal Court upholds decision to deny bail amid fears Kanu could flee Nigeria due to dual citizenship.
Boko Haram: How obsession with Chibok girls is 'fuelling' deadly insurgency in Nigeria
Care for All movement aims to show scale of Boko Haram's insurgency goes well beyond Chibok kidnapping.
Nigeria: Kaduna state declares 'tomato state of emergency' as Leaf Miner moth ravages farms
Tomato Leaf Miner, also known as Tuta Absoluta has caused losses of at least 1bn naira in Kaduna State.
Niger Delta Avengers and Fulani herdsmen: Nigeria's Anglican Church fears new conflicts
Diocese of Abuja of the Church of Nigeria urges groups behind recent attacks to cease violent activities.
Inside Sambisa Forest: The last Boko Haram stronghold and possible location of Chibok girls
The former game reserve in northeastern Nigeria is now a stronghold of Islamic extremist group.
Nigerian army rescues second Chibok schoolgirl Serah Luka following deadly Boko Haram raid
In all, 97 women and children held captive by Boko Haram were rescued while 35 jihadists were killed.
Boko Haram: Rescued Chibok girl Amina Ali arrives in Abuja to meet President Buhari
Amina Ali was rescued more than two years after being kidnapped by Boko Haram from Chibok village.
Uber in Africa: How Kenya's 'boda-boda' bikers are taking on the world's biggest taxi firm
A new generation of apps promises to alleviate Africa's transportation woes
Chibok schoolgirl makes brief but emotional reunion with mother after Boko Haram kidnap
Amina Ali Darsha Nkeki and her baby were found near the Sambisa Forest in northern Nigeria.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Kidnapped Chibok girl found 'breastfeeding a child'
Amina Nkek is believed to be one of the 276 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok village in April 2014.
Nigeria fuel crisis: Labour Congress to go ahead with strike despite court ruling
Unions called for action after government increased petrol prices by two-thirds to help tackle fuel shortage.
Tanzania removes thousands of non-existent workers from public payroll
Purge of 'ghost workers' is part of President John Magufuli's anti-corruption drive
Nigeria's anti-terror DNA databank is a start but not enough to fight Boko Haram
DNA data will help government locate criminals and terrorists such as Boko Haram.
Nigeria fuel crisis talks as national strike looms over high prices following end of subsidy
Calls for nationwide strikes sparked in Nigeria as petrol prices increased by two-thirds.
Britain offers £40m to Nigeria in help fight against Boko Haram
The UK has pledged funds during a Regional Security Summit in Abuja .
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.
Ending fuel subsidy in Nigeria 'sensible first step' towards ending corruption
IBTimes UK speaks with consultant on Nigeria's decision to increase fuel prices amid crippled economy.
Anti-corruption summit: Cameron vows to clean up property market and tackle corporate fraud
Prime Minister David Cameron says companies buying properties have to reveal who the identities of owners.
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'.
Watly: New solar-powered device can provide drinking water, internet and electricity in rural Africa
The device charges a water treatment system that can deliver up to 5,000 litres of purified water a day.
David Cameron tells the Queen Buhari's Nigeria is 'fantastically corrupt' in off mic blunder
Prime minister made the comments to the monarch ahead of an anti-corruption summit in London.
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.
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.