Nigeria

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan faces stiff fight from Muhammadu Buhari.

Election pits a southern Christian incumbent against a Muslim former military ruler.

Olusegun Obasanjo told IBTimes UK the country should not rule out talking to the terrorist group - but only after a military campaign.

Country's former president says Nigeria did not act fast enough to rescue the 200 girls taken by Boko Haram.

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Travellers from the West African nation spend an average of £1,059 ($1,594) per visit on luxury retail, a new report claims.

African forces launch ground and aerial attacks after Islamists pledge allegiance to Isis.

Maiduguri city hit by series of bombings over four hours in busy public locations.

Witnesses report 68 people killed in militant raid of Njaba village.

Wife complains her husband's penis size was 'too big' and sex became unbearable as she seeks divorce.

Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan's visit was overshadowed by three bombings that left at least 35 dead.

Bad hitmaker announced his plans to relocate on Twitter.

Cameroon's troops launch operation against Boko Haram militants in Waza region near border with Nigeria.

Niger troops to join Cameroon, Chad and Benin forces.

Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.

Islamist insurgents have attacked Nigeria's northeastern town of Maiduguri, in a fierce gun battle that has killed eight people.

Nigerian authorities also suspect the group is preparing dozens of suicide bombers to carry out massive attacks.

African Union plans dispatching 7,500-strong regional force to Boko Haram-affected nations.

Popular Twitter facts account in hot water with members of the West African community.

The Islamist group has warned civilians they face 'serious danger'

The extremist group attacked the village of Kambari

Terror group's leader says Baga civilians were killed 'as our Lord instructed us'.

At least 2,000 people were killed by an assault on Baga which left 620 homes destroyed by fire.

Rights group says woman shot and killed by indiscriminate fire in deadliest massacre of insurgency.

Actress and special envoy says massacre 'direct consequence' of environment of 'total impunity'.

At least 16 were killed in lunchtime attack on a marketplace.

Reports Baga town totally destroyed after Boko Haram militants sets it ablaze.

Presidential election at risk after wave of violence across Borno, Yobe and Damaturu.

Militants overrun multinational military base in northeastern Nigeria as insurgency continues.

At least eight people wounded in suicide bomb attack on a church in Gombe.