Nigeria

IBTimes UK's Bisi Alimi became the first gay Nigerian to disclose his homosexuality on national TV in 2004.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 06, 2016

Isis names al-Barnawi as new leader for its ally in West Africa but Shekau claims it is a coup.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 04, 2016

Shekau releases audio message after Isis names Abu Musab al-Barnawi new leader of Nigeria-based group.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 04, 2016

Isis appoints al-Barnawi as new Boko Haram leader as Abubakar Shekau's whereabouts still unknown.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 03, 2016

IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 03, 2016

Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.

Laura Gilmour Aug 03, 2016

Halima is one of hundreds of refugees stranded on Niger's border after fleeing Boko Haram.

Laura Gilmour Aug 03, 2016

Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 03, 2016

Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 03, 2016

Hundreds of global remittance companies forced to cease transfers while Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria continue.

Ian Allison Aug 02, 2016

EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews Uchechi Okwu-Kanu whose Biafran leader spouse is on trial.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 02, 2016

Suspect is accused of running a 40-strong network of cybercriminals.

Jason Murdock Aug 01, 2016

IBTimes UK interviews a security analyst and military spokesperson about action in Lagos and Ogun.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 01, 2016

Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.

Ludovica Iaccino Aug 01, 2016

Turkey accuses schools linked to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of promoting terrorism.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 29, 2016

UN said aid deliveries temporarily suspended after UN convoy ambushed by militants

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 29, 2016

Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 28, 2016

More than nine million people across the Lake Chad Basin are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

Ananya Roy Jul 28, 2016

Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 26, 2016

Avengers deny claims by the Buhari government that peace talks are ongoing - IBTimes UK investigates.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 25, 2016

The NDA, which aims to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero, refutes claims made by the government and army.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 22, 2016

Violence returns to Nigeria's Delta region, with militants fighting against perceived marginalisation.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 21, 2016

Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 19, 2016

Super Eagles boss Samson Siasia says Iwobi's father has not returned his calls.

Tony Mogan Jul 07, 2016

Attacks on oil facilities have stopped but country's oil production already severely impacted.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 29, 2016

Defendants accused of forging rules of the upper legislative chamber to help secure their positions in 2015.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 28, 2016

Niger Delta rocked by renewed violence over perceived marginalisation and presence of oil corporations.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 27, 2016

Seven workers of an Australian firm were abducted in Nigeria last week.

Divya Kishore Jun 27, 2016

Pro-Biafrans call for independence of territories forcibly annexed to Nigeria during British colonisation.

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 26, 2016

New group emerges days after reports claimed federal government reached 30-day truce with militants

Ludovica Iaccino Jun 24, 2016