IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.
Halima is one of hundreds of refugees stranded on Niger's border after fleeing Boko Haram.
Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.
Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.
Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.
Hundreds of global remittance companies forced to cease transfers while Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria continue.
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews Uchechi Okwu-Kanu whose Biafran leader spouse is on trial.
Suspect is accused of running a 40-strong network of cybercriminals.
IBTimes UK interviews a security analyst and military spokesperson about action in Lagos and Ogun.
Offensives started months after oil pipeline attacks severely affected country's oil production.
Turkey accuses schools linked to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of promoting terrorism.
UN said aid deliveries temporarily suspended after UN convoy ambushed by militants
Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.
More than nine million people across the Lake Chad Basin are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
Attacks blamed on new militants in Niger Delta have brought oil production to 30-year low.
Avengers deny claims by the Buhari government that peace talks are ongoing - IBTimes UK investigates.
The NDA, which aims to bring Nigeria's oil production to zero, refutes claims made by the government and army.
Violence returns to Nigeria's Delta region, with militants fighting against perceived marginalisation.
Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.
Super Eagles boss Samson Siasia says Iwobi's father has not returned his calls.
Attacks on oil facilities have stopped but country's oil production already severely impacted.
Defendants accused of forging rules of the upper legislative chamber to help secure their positions in 2015.