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England 'fail in last-ditch bid' to convince Alex Iwobi from committing his future to Nigeria
The 19-year-old midfielder has made a huge impression since joining the Arsenal first team.
Nigeria elections 2016: Who is behind outbreak of deadly violence in oil-rich Rivers state?
Political violence mars re-run election in volatile Rivers state amid state of emergency calls.
Location of Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram found by UK and US surveillance
Western governments allegedly knew where a group of kidnapped Nigerian girls were held.
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu arrest 'catalyst for new Biafran agitation', says Ipob leader's wife
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with wife of Ipob leader on trial for treasonable felony charges.
Cameroon: 89 Boko Haram fighters sentenced to death as 1,000 others await trial
The militants are among 850 people detained by Cameroon over alleged ties to Boko Haram.
Biafra Coca-Cola cans: Soft drink company denies support for political causes
Coca-Cola releases statement after cans with pro-Biafran slogans appear in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Women 'disgusted' as equality bill incompatible with Quran and Bible rejected
Nigerians post on social media about bill's rejection and its setback for women's rights.
Google turns green with an acrobatic three-leaved shamrock to mark St Patrick's Day
Google brings in friendly shamrock to help liven up its doodle.
Maiduguri bombers: Boko Haram-style attacks also happen in Europe, says Nigerian ministry
IBTimes UK speaks with Nigeria's defence on mosque suicide bombings and fight against terrorism.
Nigeria: Pictures of Coca-Cola cans 'supporting' Biafra and Nnamdi Kanu flood social media
Biafran media claims Nigerian shops are selling customised 'Nnamdi Kanu' Coca-Cola cans.
Equatorial Guinea: Who is Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Africa's longest-serving leader?
IBTimes UK looks at the political career of Africa's longest-serving leader since 1979 coup d'etat.
Guinea: Nigeria's President Buhari receives 'integrity award' from leader who executed own uncle
Buhari is in Equatorial Guinea to hold talks with counterpart, President Mbasogo, on maritime security.
St Patrick's Day: 10 things you didn't know about the Irish celebration
The Irish celebration of St Patrick's Day is on 17 March every year.
War on Boko Haram: South Africa denies sending troops to boost anti-terror fight in Nigeria
South African National Defence Force slams 'reckless claims' as President Zuma ends official visit to Nigeria.
Nigeria: Eco-friendly floating school becomes beacon of hope for children living on Lagos lagoon
Built with locally sourced wood and floating on hundreds of recycled plastic barrels, The Makoko Floating School offers free education to local children
Kelechi Nwakali: Nigerian starlet confirms he has signed five-year deal with Arsenal
The 17-year-old midfielder has revealed the move is the fulfilment of a long-term ambition.
Nigeria: 'Voices heard' in rubble of collapsed Lagos building
Five dead, six rescued and many more remain trapped in Lagos building collapse.
March for women kidnapped by Boko Haram to be held as 'Future For Our Girls' campaign launched
The march marked International Women's Day and shone a light on the plight of women kidnapped by the militant group
Isis in Libya: How Boko Haram jihadis are flocking to join Daesh's holy war in North Africa
In Libya Daesh has grown from a force of 3,000 fighters to 6,500 in three months.
Two Nigerian communities sue Shell for oil spills in Niger Delta
Only last year the oil giants had to pay £55m to compensate victims of the worst oil disaster in Nigeria's history
Nigeria: Judge rules against secret trial for Ipob leader Nnamdi Kanu
Case on treasonable felony charges adjourned to 7 March.
Nigeria: President Buhari fires budget chief Yahaya Gusau
Gusau replaced by banker Tijjani Mohammed Abdullahi but no reason for sacking.
Oil crisis: Officials from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Venezuela and other Opec members meeting in Doha
Scepticism about Saudi Arabia and Iran cutting production clouds meeting.
Nigeria: Female suicide bombers kill more than 60 at camp for displaced persons
The attack took place yesterday, but was not made public due to a 'breakdown in the telephone system'.
Nigeria: Biafra supporters 'shot dead' in protest over Nnamdi Kanu trial
Nigerian soldiers are accused of killing unarmed protesters in Aba.
Nigeria: Islamic State 'recruiter' arrested after 'planning trip to Libya terrorist camp'
Security officials say they have also prevented 'lone wolf' attacks on Nigerian civilians.
Nigeria: 65 dead while children 'burned alive' as Boko Haram attacks village near Maiduguri
Suicide bombers and gunmen slaughter dozens of civilians in Nigerian village of Dalori.
Arsenal transfer news: Nigerian youngster Kelechi Nwakali confirms move to north London
Kelechi Nwakali has confirmed that he is on his way to Arsenal to complete a move.
At least 10 people dead amid reports of triple-suicide bombing in north east Nigeria
Chibok reportedly hit by three explosions on 27 January 2016.
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta receives African leaders for Eldoret memorial
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to arrive shortly as Somali counterpart received by Kenyatta.