High-ranking Islamist leader captured after gunfight between militants and Nigerian troops in Borno.
Kidnapped schoolgirls could be on cusp of freedom under deal to turn loose Boko Haram leader
US to supply medical and logistical support to help isolation of victims and prevent spread of virus.
Soldiers handed death sentence for firing at commanding officer earlier this year.
Elders warn that military need to 'fortify' city to halt attack 'from all directions'.
Islamic terror group attempt to take their fight to Cameroon but forced to retreat
The crisis has been raging around us for three months, and it seems to be getting worse.
US marshal put in quarantine in Houston hospital after being attacked in Lagos.
Government source says terror group driven from Borno state's second biggest town by Nigerian army
Nigerian experts warn of Islamist takeover of restive state following territorial gains.
Helen 'Lady Apostle' Ukpabio threatens £500m lawsuit over bonkers distinction between possession by Satan or a vampire.
Islamist group capture second-biggest town in restive north-eastern region.
Thousands displaced by Islamist militants as neighbouring countries provide safe haven.
'Islamic State' of Gwoza witnesses barbaric transformation under group's radical Islamic law.
Freedom of movement restricted in and out of countries where virus has proliferated.
UN health agency says only 40% of cases have been reported in the last three weeks.
French air carrier cancels flights to Freetown over deadly Ebola virus.
Nigerian military insist Cameroon flight was 'tactical'.
Witnesses confirm militant attack on town of Buni Yadi in Yobe state.
Shared border closed to stop spread of virus as search for missing 17 victims continues.
As Liberia struggles to track missing inmates, Sierra Leone is using survivors to win public trust
Health agency urges checks at all international airports, seaports and major land crossings.