Muhammadu Buhari

Ex-culture minister Femi Fani-Kayode lamented the plight of Africans who arrive on the Mediterranean coast dreaming of a new life in Europe only to be forced into slavery.

Kidnapping for ransom is common in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, where militant groups have waged a war against the federal government.

The insurgency has affected the north-east Borno state most acutely, with 2,300 teachers killed and nearly 1,400 schools destroyed since 2009.

Kidnappings by pirates are still a problem in the oil-rich area, despite attempts to reach a peace deal with militants.

Video appears to show soldiers beating men with batons and forcing them to drink dirty river water.

"Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly," said Buhari.

Majority of bribes paid in cash to police officers prosecutors and judges 'before a service is rendered'.

Homosexuality is illegal in Nigeria, where those found 'guilty' face up to 14 years in prison.

The CJTF helped to turn the tide against Boko Haram, but their presence now casts a shadow over longer-term efforts to bring stability to the troubled Lake Chad region.

At least 10 people killed in mutilple suicide bombings at mosques across Borno state capital.

Medical trips and mystery around Buhari's health spark fears for future of one of Africa's largest economies.

At least one million people were killed after the declaration of the Biafra Republic in 1967.

Borno is Boko Haram's birthplace and epicentre of its violent insurgency.

Buhari's medical leave in the UK, the second this year, has sparked fears of a possible coup in Nigeria.

Victims were members of vigilante group that helps Nigerian army fight against Isis-affiliated terrorists.

Fears of non-democratic change of power emerge as Buhari is on medical leave for second time this year.

Osinbajo leading Nigeria as President Buhari is in the UK for medical exams amid ill-health rumours.

Why there is a myriad of challenges in reintegrating 82 young women back into their communities.

For the second time this year, the 74-year-old leader travels to London fanning ill-health rumours.

'I am happy where I am' said the girl after Boko Haram had agreed to free her following 2014 mass abduction.

Freed hostages were part of more than 200 schoolgirls Boko Haram kidnapped from Chibok village in April 2014.

197 teenagers abducted on 14 April 2014 are still missing.

She was dubbed as 'one of the most powerful officials of President Goodluck Jonathan'.

Madueke, said to be 'at large', is accused of bribing three officials before the 2015 presidential election.

Bomber tried to detonate explosive in Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency.

Conflicting reports on Buhari's planned medical trip to the UK have emerged.

Buhari has already spent 51 days on medical leave in the UK amid fears he was too ill to resume office.

Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.

Buhari, 74, is due to go back to the UK in April to undergo further medical treatment.

Military under scrutiny as Boko Haram resumes deadly attacks in restive northeast.