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Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau using new Chibok girls video 'to show his power'
Video of kidnapped girls emerges after Shekau replaces an IS-appointed leader.
Boko Haram releases video claiming to show 'kidnapped Chibok girls' alive
More than 275 girls were kidnapped from an evening school in Chibok in April 2014.
Ansaru: The Boko Haram splinter group against 'inhumane' treatment of Muslims
Ansaru, a Boko Haram breakaway group is known for kidnapping and killing Westerners.
Rio 2016 Olympics football quarter-final schedule: Fixtures, where to watch live, date, time and live streaming information
Eight teams will fight against each other for gold in the men's football event.
President Buhari: Nigeria 'has become poor' as South Africa regains largest economy title
Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.
Could Ansaru leader Mamman Nur be the man behind Boko Haram split?
Nur defected from Boko Haram in 2012 to form the Ansaru splinter group.
Nigeria: Popular blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman granted bail after arrest for 'cyber-stalking'
Usman arrested as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accuse him of cyber crimes.
Abubakar Shekau's video evidence of growing tensions between Boko Haram factions
Tensions increase as disputed leader Shekau refuses to acknowledge Barnawi's appointment.
Niger Delta: Gunmen 'disguised as priests' kill three soldiers from Operation Crocodile Smile
Attack occurred in Niger Delta where attacks blamed on Avengers have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Sweden vs Nigeria, Rio 2016 Olympics: How to watch live on TV, online and mobile
Nigeria lead Group B after beating Japan 5-4 in their opening encounter.
From dream to reality: Bisi Alimi Foundation will 'promote social acceptance of gays in Nigeria'
IBTimes UK's Bisi Alimi became the first gay Nigerian to disclose his homosexuality on national TV in 2004.
Boko Haram splits as Abubakar Shekau and Abu Musab al-Barnawi fight for leadership
Isis names al-Barnawi as new leader for its ally in West Africa but Shekau claims it is a coup.
Nigeria: Abubakar Shekau claims he is still Boko Haram leader
Shekau releases audio message after Isis names Abu Musab al-Barnawi new leader of Nigeria-based group.
Abu Musab al-Barnawi: New Boko Haram leader 'distanced himself from the killing of Muslim civilians'
Isis appoints al-Barnawi as new Boko Haram leader as Abubakar Shekau's whereabouts still unknown.
IS appointment of new leader al-Barnawi could mean 'more attacks in the West'
IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.
Niger's forgotten war: Muslim refugees flee border violence after Chibok-style schoolgirl abduction
Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.
Niger's forgotten war: 40,000 refugees flee rebel violence as Lake Chad conflict escalates
Halima is one of hundreds of refugees stranded on Niger's border after fleeing Boko Haram.
Isis replaces Abubakar Shekau with new Boko Haram leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi
Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.
Nigeria resumes payments to Niger Delta militants as part of amnesty program
Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.
WorldRemit calls for urgent restoration of money transfers to Nigeria
Hundreds of global remittance companies forced to cease transfers while Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria continue.
Nigeria: Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu is not renouncing Biafra, says wife
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews Uchechi Okwu-Kanu whose Biafran leader spouse is on trial.
Nigerian malware kingpin 'Mike', responsible for $60m fraud schemes, netted by Interpol
Suspect is accused of running a 40-strong network of cybercriminals.
Will Nigeria's joint offensive against Niger Delta militants spark attacks on civilians?
IBTimes UK interviews a security analyst and military spokesperson about action in Lagos and Ogun.
Nigeria: Joint offensive against Niger Delta militants leaves 100 dead
Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.
Are Hizmet-linked schools in Nigeria recruiting terrorists to attack Turkey?
Turkey accuses schools linked to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of promoting terrorism.
Nigeria: UN suspends aids in Boko Haram-hit Borno where hundreds of children are starving
UN said aid deliveries temporarily suspended after UN convoy ambushed by militants
Boko Haram: Has the Nigerian army really defeated Isis-affiliated group?
Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.
UN officials urge Boko Haram-affected countries to address root causes of violence
More than nine million people across the Lake Chad Basin are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
Nigeria to boost oil exploration in the north as Delta violence continues
Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Niger Delta violence to continue 'without serious commitment'
Avengers deny claims by the Buhari government that peace talks are ongoing - IBTimes UK investigates.