Boko Haram

The area around the city of Maiduguri is one of the worst affected by the Islamist militants.

Sofia Lotto Persio Mar 22, 2017

Protesters allege rights group smears reputation of security forces, something Amnesty strongly denies.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 21, 2017

Man thought to be Shekau denies claims his fighters had been killed and hostages held by group freed.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 17, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK meets traditional Yoruba ruler of Ile-Ife, an ancient town in southwestern Nigeria.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 17, 2017

IBTimes UK investigates on meaning behind latest video released by Abubakar Shekau's faction.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 15, 2017

'These are your boys you sent,' says one militant in a message directed at President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 15, 2017

Oil-rich area witnessing renewed violence at hands of militant groups that bomb oil and gas facilities.

Ludovica Iaccino Mar 14, 2017

War-torn South Sudan is first country in the world to declare famine since 2011.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 23, 2017

Osinbajo has been acting as president while Muhammadu Buhari is on medical leave in London.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 22, 2017

Nigerian president has now been in London for four weeks as speculation about his health grows.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 22, 2017

Presence of foreign corporations in oil-rich Niger Delta is seeing rise in new terror groups.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 17, 2017

Founder of Omega Fire Ministries is known for heated sermons that have prompted state intervention.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 16, 2017

Reuters photographer Afolabi Sotunde's images of derelict buildings highlight how the textile industry has suffered in the country's first recession in 25 years.

Alex Wheeler Feb 15, 2017

Nigerians have become increasingly concerned with health of their head of state, on medical leave in London.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 15, 2017

Nearly 10 million people in conflict-ridden Somalia, South Sudan and Nigeria are going hungry.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 15, 2017

US president called his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently in London for medical treatment.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 14, 2017

Nigerians increasingly concerned about leader's health, currently in the UK for a medical check-up.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 10, 2017

Ill-health rumors and death allegations are spreading as Buhari, 74, remains in the UK for medical treatment.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 09, 2017

Impoverished Lake Chad basin in deep humanitarian crisis due to violence and drought.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 08, 2017

Osinbajo addresses anti-government protests as President Buhari prolongs medical leave in UK.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 07, 2017

Presidency says leader not in a serious condition and he is just awaiting medical test results.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 06, 2017

ICC talks to IBTimes UK on allegations of bias against African leaders as AU backs mass withdrawal plan.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 03, 2017

IBTimes UK analyses meaning behind plan for mass withdrawal from ICC backed by the African Union.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 02, 2017

Nigerian officials maintain leader 'alive and well' as protests against death rumours hit capital Abuja.

Ludovica Iaccino Feb 02, 2017

Attacks blamed on Boko Haram continue as government and army claim fight against terrorists nearly over.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 31, 2017

Officials said it was a 'dangerous' new trend.

Tareq Haddad Jan 24, 2017

Buhari criticised for not visiting survivors in refugee camp after army's 'error bombing' kills 120.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 20, 2017

'Death has occurred' says Nigerian colonel in charge of anti-terror Operation Lafiya Dole.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 17, 2017

Attack occurred weeks after army claimed it had stormed group's last known stronghold.

Ludovica Iaccino Jan 17, 2017

Cameroonian President Paul Biya urged citizens in January 2016 to use witchcraft to fight Boko Haram.

Ananya Roy Jan 13, 2017