Muhammadu Buhari

Tsoho steps down after Kanu and co-defendants accuse him of conflicting rulings

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to barrister Aisha Wakil about Boko Haram's alleged request for negotiations.

Schools and businesses to be shut over Nnamdi Kanu's detention by Nigerian government for over a year.

President Buhari says he has struggled over two years to identify credible Boko Haram leaders for talks.

Multinational task force engaged in fierce battle with terrorists in Borno, as part of Operation Lafiya Dole.

Thirty-four world leaders will address the General Assembly today, 20 September in New York.

Oil-rich Niger Delta has seen resurgence of violence by militants who target oil and gas facilities.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Kanu's wife as IPOB leader is alleged to have renounced independence fight.

John Kerry delivers speech during as he visits Sultan Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar in Sokoto state.

Nigerians involved in gay marriage or civil union face imprisonment for up to 14 years.

NDA latest to group to attack Nigeria, due to perceived marginalisation in the area.

10,000 captives also rescued, Nigerian colonel says, as Boko Haram splits into two factions.

Police claimed action provocative as neighbourhood dominated by Northerners, where President Buhari is from.

Task force will monitor offences including jumping queues, homosexuality and disrespect for elders.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews people the Nigerian army declared wanted due to 'ties with Boko Haram'.

Video of kidnapped girls emerges after Shekau replaces an IS-appointed leader.

More than 275 girls were kidnapped from an evening school in Chibok in April 2014.

Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.

Usman arrested as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accuse him of cyber crimes.

Tensions increase as disputed leader Shekau refuses to acknowledge Barnawi's appointment.

No reason rebels, said to have tried to kill him in 2007, will not try again, says spokesman.

Shekau denies he has been replaced by Isis-appointed Musab al-Barnawi.

Attack occurred in Niger Delta where attacks blamed on Avengers have brought oil production to 30-year low.

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

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

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

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

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

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.