Nigeria

The 25-year-old picked up the knock in closing stages of the win over Hull City.

Report says Boko Haram changed recruitment strategy following increase of security in militant-held areas.

Deportation follows Turkey's plea for Nigeria to close schools linked to cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for July coup.

Army claims Boko Haram attacks in Borno were repelled and no civilian casualty was reported.

IBTimes UK looks at the various setbacks Kanu's trial has suffered since December 2015.

Tsoho steps down after Kanu and co-defendants accuse him of conflicting rulings

Schools and businesses to be shut over Nnamdi Kanu's detention by Nigerian government for over a year.

President Buhari says he has struggled over two years to identify credible Boko Haram leaders for talks.

Multinational task force engaged in fierce battle with terrorists in Borno, as part of Operation Lafiya Dole.

NDGJM not taking part in one-month-long ceasefire the government and other groups reached in August.

The human rights campaign group also claims that police officers of SARS steal money from criminal suspects.

The picture caption said "Wife is away, it's all yours tonight".

Latest attack carried out as joint offensive against Isis-affiliated terrorists continues.

Oil-rich Niger Delta has seen resurgence of violence by militants who target oil and gas facilities.

Lifting of force majeure at Libyan oil terminals and even more Nigerian output weighed on crude markets..

IBTimes UK visits a makeshift camp in Como, northern Italy, where dozens of refugees have been left stranded.

A drought and a seven-year insurgency by Islamist militant group Boko Haram is a disastrous pairing.

The UN children's agency says 475,000 children across Lake Chad hit by insurgency and drought.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Kanu's wife as IPOB leader is alleged to have renounced independence fight.

John Kerry delivers speech during as he visits Sultan Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar in Sokoto state.

Nigerian Army claims that militant leader Abubakar Shekau and key commanders have been killed in airstrikes.

Nigerians involved in gay marriage or civil union face imprisonment for up to 14 years.

Nigeria-based Boko Haram often cross into northern Cameroon to carry out attacks.

Nigeria and Honduras are playing a bronze medal match for the first time in the Olympics.

10,000 captives also rescued, Nigerian colonel says, as Boko Haram splits into two factions.

Police claimed action provocative as neighbourhood dominated by Northerners, where President Buhari is from.

'Just because we are separated doesn't mean I have forgotten about you,' said Ali.

Four teams will fight against each other for gold in the men's football event.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian army on latest Chibok schoolgirl developments.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews people the Nigerian army declared wanted due to 'ties with Boko Haram'.