Nigeria

Nigeria's Islamist terrorist sect Boko Haram agrees to conditional ceasefire after wave of bombings and arson.

Foreign Secretary William Hague explained that there was only limited opportunity to free the hostages whose lives were in danger.

Italian anger over failed rescue bid of engineers Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara kidnapped in Nigeria 'disingenuous', says Whitehall.

While Italians are saying they were kept in the dark about the mission, Downing Street says they were kept in the loop.

British engineer Chris McManus and Italian national Franco Lamolinara killed during rescue operation by joint forces of Nigeria and Britain.

Nigerian government pledges to open talks with Islamist terror sect in return for end to violence.

South Africa has apologised to Nigeria for deporting 125 Nigerians from the country over their yellow fever vaccination cards.

Nigerian foreign minister Olugbenga Ashiru warns Johannesburg of 'appropriate reaction'.

Watchdog outraged by militant Islamist sect for seven arson attacks on Nigerian schools.

Twelve alleged victims of torture launch appeal for case against oil giant to be heard in US.

Nigerian security forces shoot dead four suspected members of Islamist terrorist group as they smash through checkpoint.

World Health Organisation declares India free of endemic polio but must wait two more years for all-clear.

Vague crackdown promised on fiddles by corrupt politicians and officials in cahoots with international crime rings.

Infighting among militant Islamist terrorist group over guns and money revealed in interrogation of spokesman Abu Qaqa.

Nigerian terrorist Islamist group Boko Haram have attacked a popular market in Madiuguri, north-east of the country, killing up to 30 people, according to local reports.

Iran pledges backing for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram and calls on neighbours to join the struggle.

Would-be suicide bomber on Christmas Day mission for al-Qaida boarded Northwest Airlines flight with bomb sewn into underwear.

Gunmen believed to be part of Islamist terror sect Boko Haram storm prison in Koton-Karifi, kill guard and free 118 inmates.

Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram storms prison in Nigeria, killing guard and freeing inmates in dramatic breakout.

Suspect in Nigeria's deadly Christmas bombing identifies financial backers of radical Islamists.

A bomb disposal officer was killed by a blast as he tried to defuse an explosive in the Nigerian city of Kaduna.

The Nigerian Army has killed some members of Islamist radical sect Boko Haram during a raid in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri.

Examining TeamPoison's recent contribution to Anonymous's OpNigeria campaign, analysts have once again questioned the group's motives and ability.

The hacker group TeamPoison has released data taken in a recent attack on the Nigeria National Assembly, listing the hack as a part of the ongoing OpNigeria campaign.

India's first ever international football league... modelled on the lines of cricket's successful Indian Premier League (IPL), is all set to kick off on March 24.

Innovative young designers from around world get chance to display cutting-edge fashions.

YouTube message contains warning about fresh wave of attacks.

Snow and plummeting temperatures set bleak atmosphere for world leaders' economic and political forum.

Islamist radical sect in Nigeria claims to have financial agreements with governors in the northern states.

Drug legislation shifts focus against gangs and big dealers with community service preferred for mules and low-level pushers.