Muhammadu Buhari

The attack took place yesterday, but was not made public due to a 'breakdown in the telephone system'.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to arrive shortly as Somali counterpart received by Kenyatta.

Lai Mohammed launches campaign to fight corruption as scale of previous administration's theft is revealed

Amsterdam-based lawyers claim human rights abuses against pro-Biafran separatists widespread in Nigeria.

More than 200 girls have been missing since Boko Haram terrorists kidnapped them in April 2014.

President Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria had 'technically won the war' against Boko Haram in December.

Oil prices in Nigeria have fallen to around $36 per barrel compared to $50 at the beginning of 2015.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Göran Sluiter on alleged crimes against Nnamdi Kanu and his supporters.

From the refugee crisis in Europe to the terror attacks in Paris, a recap of the biggest news stories of 2015.

President claims terror group has been reduced to a minor presence in Borno state and is incapable of major attacks.

Over 20 people injured in the attack which the army claims was by Boko Haram.

Adeosun worked as finance commissioner for Ogun state before being appointed new finance minister.

Ministers sworn in before president Muhammadu Buhari six months after leader took office.

Six days of protests could turn violent if the Ipob leader is not released says activist.

Buhari to discuss corruption, terrorism, climate change and poverty alleviation with Narendra Modi.

Maiduguri is the epicentre of Boko haram's insurgency and is attacked on an almost weekly basis.

Rights group wants to send clear message of solidarity to victims of human rights violations in Nigeria.

Boko Haram carried out coordinated attacks in federal capital Abuja killing 18 people.

BREAKING: National Crime Agency confirms five arrests for suspected bribery and money laundering.

Surrender comes in the wake of 'Operation Lafiya Dole' by Nigerian army.

IBTimes UK speak with people in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on movement restrictions during Eid.

US government shares names of Nigerian oil thieves after President Buhari's request to help end corruption.

The latest explosions follow a series of blasts in the region at the end of Ramadan.

Nigerian president replaces chiefs of army, navy and air force to combat Islamists.

Protests erupted after rumours of government plan to relocate dozens of Boko Haram suspects to Anambra state.

Nigeria and its neighbours agreed on Thursday (11 June) to set up a joint military force to counter Boko Haram.

BREAKING: Attacks continue in north-eastern Nigeria as military headquarters relocated to Maiduguri

Research centre creates online platform to verify whether Buhari delivers promises made during campaign

After one day in Niger, Buhari will continue on to Chad to garner further support

UNFPA said the girls are in need of special assistance to reintegrate into society