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Nigeria Boko Haram: 18 killed in suicide bomb blasts at Maiduguri mosque during morning prayer
Suspicion likely to fall on Boko Haram who carry out attacks in north-eastern Nigeria.
Nigeria: 20 shot dead in suspected Boko Haram attack as army gives final warning
Large group of gunmen attack unarmed civilians outside Jingalta village in Borno state.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army and self-defence fighters kill 150 extremists, rescue 36 captives
The attack comes in the wake of the Nigerian Army's final ultimatum to Boko Haram militants to surrender.
Nigeria: Pro-Biafrans call for immediate release of leader Nnamdi Kanu 'arrested in Lagos hotel'
Kanu is the leader of separatist movement Ipob and director of London-based Radio Biafra.
US: Obama to send 300 troops to Cameroon to help counter Boko Haram
US personnel will conduct airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Nigeria: 7 killed in Maiduguri triple suicide bomb blasts in suspected Boko Haram terror attack
Maiduguri is the epicentre of Boko haram's insurgency and is attacked on an almost weekly basis.
Nigeria: Amnesty International opens new office in Abuja to end 'serious violations'
Rights group wants to send clear message of solidarity to victims of human rights violations in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Boko Haram claims responsibility for Abuja suicide bombings that killed 18 people
Around 41 people were injured as bombs went off in multiple attacks in the federal capital.
London: Ex Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke 'arrested on suspected bribery charges'
BREAKING: National Crime Agency confirms five arrests for suspected bribery and money laundering.
Nigeria: We may be free but homophobic hatred remains our nation's shame
Nigeria celebrates 55 years of independence but is still one of the world's worst places for LGBT rights.
Boko Haram: Nigerian army claims surrender by 200 Islamists
Surrender comes in the wake of 'Operation Lafiya Dole' by Nigerian army.
Nigeria: 54 people dead after three bomb blasts rock Maiduguri
Three separate explosions have taken place in north-eastern Nigeria, with 90 injured.
Nigeria: Boko Haram negotiations to free Chibok girls 'impossible' without Isis consent
IBTimes UK speaks with intelligence on recent statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Boko Haram extremists have forced 1.4 million children to flee Nigeria and surrounding region
Unicef reveals the children have been forced to flee their homes to escape the terror group.
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe has chosen England over Nigeria despite overtures from Super Eagles
Ibe has represented England at various youth levels but is still waiting for a senior call-up.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Terrorists could invade Lagos, says defence aide
IBTimes UK interviews Nigeria's defence spokesman about fight against terrorism.
Nigeria: Child suicide bomber kills 6 and injures 41
A Suicide bomb detonated in north-east Nigeria killing at least six and injuring at least 41 others.
Infinix Hot 2 to debut Android One program in Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco and Nigeria
New Infinix Hot 2 smartphone launch will debut Android One with YouTube Offline feature in African countries soon.
Nigeria: Boko Haram gunmen shoot fleeing villagers killing 150 people
Villagers surprised by jihadists on motorcycles were killed in most recent attack on Kukuwa-Gari village.
US: President Obama gives Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari names of oil thieves
US government shares names of Nigerian oil thieves after President Buhari's request to help end corruption.
Voodoo sex traffickers: Two Nigerians arrested in Spain for scaring women into prostitution
Pair allegedly lured women to Spain with promise of jobs, and forced them into prostitution using voodoo.
Nigeria: 40 feared dead after twin blasts hit Gombe city
The latest explosions follow a series of blasts in the region at the end of Ramadan.
Boko Haram Islamists burn students and villagers alive in Cameroon attack
At least 23 people were killed when 80 Boko Haram militants stormed border village in Cameroon.
Nigeria Boko Haram: Twin blast kills dozens during Eid al-Fitr celebration in Damaturu
Responsibility likely to fall on Boko Haram terrorists as female suicide bombers detonate device.
Nigeria: President Buhari shakes up military top brass amid Boko Haram's surging violence
Nigerian president replaces chiefs of army, navy and air force to combat Islamists.
Nigeria: Bomb explodes outside court in Port Harcourt
No casualties as explosive device went off near federal high court in oil-rich River State's capital.
Boko Haram: Extremist group attempts to trade Chibok girls for detained militants
The Nigerian extremist group offers to free over 200 girls in exchange for militant leaders held by the government.
Boko Haram: Isis-linked Nigerian terrorist group may have over extended itself with Chad bombings
Boko Haram expected to increase terror attacks as its military offensive falters.
Nigeria: Suspected double Boko Haram bomb attacks on mosque and restaurant kills 44 in Jos
Forty-four people were killed and 67 injured in the blasts which bear the hallmarks of a Boko Haram attack.
Nigeria: Twin blasts rock Jos city killing at least 15 people
Explosions target local Islamic cleric who recently condemned Boko Haram.