Nigeria

Nigerian security forces shoot dead four suspected members of Islamist terrorist group as they smash through checkpoint.

World Health Organisation declares India free of endemic polio but must wait two more years for all-clear.

Vague crackdown promised on fiddles by corrupt politicians and officials in cahoots with international crime rings.

Infighting among militant Islamist terrorist group over guns and money revealed in interrogation of spokesman Abu Qaqa.

Nigerian terrorist Islamist group Boko Haram have attacked a popular market in Madiuguri, north-east of the country, killing up to 30 people, according to local reports.

Iran pledges backing for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram and calls on neighbours to join the struggle.

Would-be suicide bomber on Christmas Day mission for al-Qaida boarded Northwest Airlines flight with bomb sewn into underwear.

Gunmen believed to be part of Islamist terror sect Boko Haram storm prison in Koton-Karifi, kill guard and free 118 inmates.

Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram storms prison in Nigeria, killing guard and freeing inmates in dramatic breakout.

Suspect in Nigeria's deadly Christmas bombing identifies financial backers of radical Islamists.

A bomb disposal officer was killed by a blast as he tried to defuse an explosive in the Nigerian city of Kaduna.

The Nigerian Army has killed some members of Islamist radical sect Boko Haram during a raid in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri.

Examining TeamPoison's recent contribution to Anonymous's OpNigeria campaign, analysts have once again questioned the group's motives and ability.

The hacker group TeamPoison has released data taken in a recent attack on the Nigeria National Assembly, listing the hack as a part of the ongoing OpNigeria campaign.

India's first ever international football league... modelled on the lines of cricket's successful Indian Premier League (IPL), is all set to kick off on March 24.

Innovative young designers from around world get chance to display cutting-edge fashions.

YouTube message contains warning about fresh wave of attacks.

Snow and plummeting temperatures set bleak atmosphere for world leaders' economic and political forum.

Islamist radical sect in Nigeria claims to have financial agreements with governors in the northern states.

Drug legislation shifts focus against gangs and big dealers with community service preferred for mules and low-level pushers.

Global charity Amnesty International has issued a statement addressing the Anonymous collective's declaration of war against the "evil Jihadi group" Boko Haram.

The Nigerian cell of the Anonymous collective has declared war on the infamous Boko Haram group.

West Bromwich Albion manager has played down reports he could sell striker Peter Odemwingie in January.

Ghanaian police follow anonymous tip-off to arrest five found with truck full of armaments.

The Nigerian cell of the Anonymous collective has continued its ongoing campaign against government corruption issuing a statement listing its demands.

Twitter posts claim two dead and protesters arming themselves against police.

Petrol prices soar across Africa's largest oil producer and bring thousands to Nigeria's streets.

The victims belonged to the Igbo ethnic group who gathered in a town hall.

At least five people have been killed in a rampage attack by gunmen who burst inside a church in northern Nigeria during a Thursday night service.

Arsenal target Ahmed Musa is fielding interest from numerous clubs around Europe, according to his agent, with the winger considering his options as the January transfer window heats up.