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President Buhari meets 21 Chibok girls freed by Boko Haram
President vows government will fight to ensure remaining 197 girls kidnapped in Chibok will be released.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 19, 2016
Why Boko Haram claims Western education is wrong and why Nigeria should listen
IBTimesUK interviews researcher Atta Barkindo, who has translated several Boko Haram videos and audio clips.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 19, 2016
Gunmen attack Niger prison where al-Qaeda and Boko Haram militants are held
Situation at the maximum security centre is unclear but Niger has often been attacked by members of the terror groups.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 17, 2016
Nigeria's President Buhari says wife 'belongs to the kitchen' in response to her BBC interview
Buhari makes controversial remark after wife Aisha tells the BBC she might not support him in 2019 election.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 14, 2016
A look back at Nnamdi Kanu trial, exactly one year since Ipob leader was arrested
IBTimes UK creates timeline of Kanu's case and various setbacks as pro-Biafrans still call for independence.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 14, 2016
Nigeria's first lady warns President Muhammadu Buhari: 'I will not go out and campaign again'
Aisha Buhari says her husband 'does not know' most of the top officials he has appointed.
Divya Kishore Oct 14, 2016
Switzerland reveals role in negotiating release of 21 Chibok girls held by Boko Haram
EXCLUSIVE Swiss government tells IBTimes UK about its role in negotiations with Boko Haram.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 13, 2016
Chibok girls may have been released, but let's not forget the other Boko Haram victims
Chibok abduction not the first Boko Haram mass-kidnapping, but only one to attract international outrage.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 13, 2016
Switzerland-brokered negotiations with Boko Haram 'secure release of 21 Chibok girls'
Chibok mass-kidnapping in 2014 shone a spotlight on deadly insurgency of Boko Haram in Lake Chad region.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 13, 2016
Eight Shia Muslims 'killed' in Nigeria as security forces try to stop Ashura march in Katsina
Deadly clashes erupt in Katsina state, where authorities banned Shia processions.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 12, 2016
Eight killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Borno state
Borno state is epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency, which has claimed at least 20,000 lives since 2009.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 12, 2016
Muslim clerics in Nigeria to oppose gender equality bill as inheritance rights still 'incompatible' with Islam
Bill already rejected in March as senators claimed it was incompatible with principles of Sharia and Bible.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 11, 2016
Female genital mutilation in Nigeria mostly practised in Christian and traditional communities
Despite bans millions of girls and women are still subjected to genital mutilation.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 11, 2016
Buhari defends anti-corruption crackdown as judges call for end of 'gestapo' raids
Nigerian Bar Association accused authorities of conducting 'gestapo-like' raids against judges.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 10, 2016
Tanzanian teachers 'filmed beating student': Is corporal punishment still common in Africa?
In some African countries, teachers still use physical violence as disciplinary measure.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 07, 2016
Nnamdi Kanu: Ecowas adjourns trial on Ipob leader's detention as government absent in court
Kanu sued federal government arguing continued detention without trial was a violation of his human rights.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 07, 2016
Nigeria demands Turkey's apology over 'unjustifiable' students deportation in coup crackdown
Most of students attended Fatih University, founded by cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for July failed coup.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 05, 2016
Nigeria's oil and gas reserves decline as vandalism and theft hit production
NNPC ready to co-operate with stakeholders, exploration companies to increase reserves and productivity.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 04, 2016
Chelsea winger Victor Moses to miss Nigeria World Cup qualifier with hamstring injury
The 25-year-old picked up the knock in closing stages of the win over Hull City.
Tony Mogan Oct 03, 2016
Boko Haram terrorists 'recruited by friends and family', not imams
Report says Boko Haram changed recruitment strategy following increase of security in militant-held areas.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 03, 2016
Dozens of Nigerian students deported from Turkey over failed coup and link to cleric
Deportation follows Turkey's plea for Nigeria to close schools linked to cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for July coup.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 03, 2016
Nigerian army denies claims Boko Haram hoisted flag in Borno villages
Army claims Boko Haram attacks in Borno were repelled and no civilian casualty was reported.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 28, 2016
Nnamdi Kanu trial: What next for Ipob leader's case after second judge steps down?
IBTimes UK looks at the various setbacks Kanu's trial has suffered since December 2015.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 28, 2016
Judge John Tsoho steps down in Nnamdi Kanu trial
Tsoho steps down after Kanu and co-defendants accuse him of conflicting rulings
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 26, 2016
Biafran separatists in 'stay-at-home' protest to demand Nnamdi Kanu's release
Schools and businesses to be shut over Nnamdi Kanu's detention by Nigerian government for over a year.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 23, 2016
Nigeria asks UN to negotiate release of kidnapped Chibok girls as it can do no more
President Buhari says he has struggled over two years to identify credible Boko Haram leaders for talks.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 22, 2016
Boko Haram face defeat as Nigeria-led 8,700 coalition task force recapture controlled town
Multinational task force engaged in fierce battle with terrorists in Borno, as part of Operation Lafiya Dole.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 21, 2016
Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate: Violence continues with new group's Crocodile Tears Operation
NDGJM not taking part in one-month-long ceasefire the government and other groups reached in August.
Ludovica Iaccino Sep 21, 2016
Special Nigerian police unit tortures inmates for bribe, accuses Amnesty International
The human rights campaign group also claims that police officers of SARS steal money from criminal suspects.
Divya Kishore Sep 21, 2016
Philandering priest hangs himself after sending his penis pictures to church WhatsApp group
The picture caption said "Wife is away, it's all yours tonight".
Staff Reporter Sep 20, 2016
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