Nigeria

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 16, 2012

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 16, 2012

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 15, 2012

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

Shane Croucher Feb 14, 2012

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

Gianluca Mezzofiore Feb 14, 2012

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

Alastair Stevenson Feb 09, 2012

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.

Alastair Stevenson Feb 09, 2012

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.

Binayak Khatri Feb 07, 2012

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

Sharon Green Feb 03, 2012

YouTube message contains warning about fresh wave of attacks.

Anissa Haddadi Jan 27, 2012

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

Anissa Haddadi Jan 25, 2012

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

Anissa Haddadi Jan 24, 2012

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

Tom Nicolson Jan 24, 2012

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

Alastair Stevenson Jan 24, 2012

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

Alastair Stevenson Jan 23, 2012

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

Gordon Macrae Jan 18, 2012

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

Anissa Haddadi Jan 11, 2012

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

Alastair Stevenson Jan 11, 2012

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

Anissa Haddadi Jan 10, 2012

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

Anissa Haddadi Jan 09, 2012

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

BS Unnikrishnan Jan 07, 2012

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.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 06, 2012

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.

Vanessa Keller Jan 05, 2012

AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo is unlikely to move to Arsenal during the January transfer window, according to the player's agent.

Gordon Macrae Jan 04, 2012

Boko Haram threats against Christians in northern Nigeria dismissed by prime minister as 'empty'.

Gianluca Mezzofiore Jan 03, 2012

Nigerian president explains the urgent need to minimise the country's dependence on crude oil

Anissa Haddadi Dec 21, 2011

An air hostess has been charged with attempting to smuggle nearly 9lb (4kg) of cocaine into Britain.

Tom Nicolson Dec 20, 2011

A 32-year old man has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by an Abuja senior magistrates' court for wearing shoes into a mosque in Nigeria.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 30, 2011

An influx of arms from Nigeria is posing a threat to Nigeria.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 30, 2011

Nigeria's Senate voted Tuesday to criminalise gay marriage, instituting prison terms of more than ten years in cases of violations, prompting fears that discrimination towards gay people is growing despite international calls for more rights.

Anissa Haddadi Nov 29, 2011