NIGERIA

Abdullahi Sani a resident of Jabiri quarters, has been arraigned before a Katsina state senior magistrates' court for rape and culpable homicide charges.

Police in Nigeria's southern Delta state say that a militant group kidnapped the four missionaries at around 2am local time on Friday (13 October).

Italian priest Maurizio Pallu has been kidnapped by gunmen during a robbery in Nigeria's southern Benin City.

Afolake Adeniji wailed when handed her sentence and later apologised for the crimes she had committed.

The insurgency has affected the north-east Borno state most acutely, with 2,300 teachers killed and nearly 1,400 schools destroyed since 2009.

We have become judge and the jury in this orgy of excoriation meted out to those who speak out of turn.

Kidnappings by pirates are still a problem in the oil-rich area, despite attempts to reach a peace deal with militants.

New initiative to raise funds for rehabilitation centres in three African countries.

Most were under 15 years old, the UN agency said.

"Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly," said Buhari.

In a video, Shekau also called on Muslims to rise up for jihad.

Police acted after the victim's father filed a complaint against Pastor Cletus Metititri.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's oil minister from 2010-15, is being pursued for alleged corruption allegations.

Some 20 million people in Africa and the Middle East are facing extreme hunger.

Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo said it would be premature to bring discussions up at World Petroleum Congress.

The refugees were returning to their village, which has been declared a 'no-go zone' following Boko Haram violence.

The CJTF helped to turn the tide against Boko Haram, but their presence now casts a shadow over longer-term efforts to bring stability to the troubled Lake Chad region.

Navy officers accused of storming police station in Calabar following road dispute.

In an unverified video, the purported fighter threatened more attacks in Abuja.

Osinbajo leading Nigeria as President Buhari is in the UK for medical exams amid ill-health rumours.

Why there is a myriad of challenges in reintegrating 82 young women back into their communities.