Nigeria

BREAKING: Female suicide bomber detonates an explosive device in an evangelical Christian church.

Islamists gun down worshippers as attacks step up over holy month of Ramadan.

Terror cell leader leads to arrests of others including women say officials.

Nigeria and its neighbours agreed on Thursday (11 June) to set up a joint military force to counter Boko Haram.

Nicknamed Mama Boko Haram, Aisha Wakil claims some members want to return to former lives.

Human rights investigators are reviewing war crime evidence with the help of new technologies.

Couple were sleeping in their car in southeast state of Ebonyi when gang attacked.

After one day in Niger, Buhari will continue on to Chad to garner further support

No terrorist group has claimed responsibility but Boko Haram are likely to be suspects.

BREAKING: The oil tanker exploded at a bus station killing at least 69, according to the Red Cross.

APC accuse outgoing Goodluck Jonathan administration of creating chaos to sully Buhari's political success.

Boko Haram offensive in Borno State capital claims lives of 60 people including civilians.

Women rescued from Boko Haram by Nigerian troops speak out.

Hostages rescued from militants' hideout in Sambisa forest.

Blow for 'deport first, appeal later' policy of Theresa May

WHO believes illness 'may be linked to pesticide poison', but a local chief blames an angry diety

Survivors of Boko Haram recount their terrifying eight-month long ordeal

Muhammadu Buhari pledges to rescue schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants if they are alive.

Boko Haram Islamist militants are targeting women and girls for particularly horrific abuse.

An ex-military ruler-turned-democrat, Muhammadu Buhari has a tough job ahead.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan urged his supporters to follow 'due process' in channeling their frustrations.

Former general Muhammadu Buhari thanks Nigerians and praises democratic process after election results.

Nigerian election winner Muhammadu Buhari congratulated outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power.

A ruling party official for incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan disrupted the proceedings.

Former general Buhari leads incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by nearly two million votes.

Boko Haram continues to commit 'horrendous acts against civilians' said head of the United Nations office in West Africa.

Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's main opposition party spokesman said that they are worried that the government will interfere with the results.

Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.

What effect has delaying Nigeria's elections had on its electorate and the fight against Boko Haram?