Nigeria

Global charity Amnesty International has issued a statement addressing the Anonymous collective's declaration of war against the "evil Jihadi group" Boko Haram.

The Nigerian cell of the Anonymous collective has declared war on the infamous Boko Haram group.

West Bromwich Albion manager has played down reports he could sell striker Peter Odemwingie in January.

Ghanaian police follow anonymous tip-off to arrest five found with truck full of armaments.

The Nigerian cell of the Anonymous collective has continued its ongoing campaign against government corruption issuing a statement listing its demands.

Twitter posts claim two dead and protesters arming themselves against police.

Petrol prices soar across Africa's largest oil producer and bring thousands to Nigeria's streets.

The victims belonged to the Igbo ethnic group who gathered in a town hall.

At least five people have been killed in a rampage attack by gunmen who burst inside a church in northern Nigeria during a Thursday night service.

Arsenal target Ahmed Musa is fielding interest from numerous clubs around Europe, according to his agent, with the winger considering his options as the January transfer window heats up.

AC Milan left-back Taye Taiwo is unlikely to move to Arsenal during the January transfer window, according to the player's agent.

Boko Haram threats against Christians in northern Nigeria dismissed by prime minister as 'empty'.

Nigerian president explains the urgent need to minimise the country's dependence on crude oil

An air hostess has been charged with attempting to smuggle nearly 9lb (4kg) of cocaine into Britain.

A 32-year old man has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by an Abuja senior magistrates' court for wearing shoes into a mosque in Nigeria.

An influx of arms from Nigeria is posing a threat to Nigeria.

Nigeria's Senate voted Tuesday to criminalise gay marriage, instituting prison terms of more than ten years in cases of violations, prompting fears that discrimination towards gay people is growing despite international calls for more rights.

In the UK, "Guinness" success was garnered by artist Joe Hill who broke the record for the longest and largest surface area 3D painting which measures 1160.45m2.

Taye Taiwo is planning on staying at AC Milan for the long term future, according to his agent, as speculation over a move to Liverpool continues to surround the defender.

Former South Africa's president, Thabo Mbeki, has hinted that that Africa's right to self-determination is still threatened by a "new imperialism", illustrated by the Nato Libyan operation.

Shell's failure to clean up two oil spills in the Niger Delta in 2008 has caused huge suffering to locals whose fisheries and farmland were poisoned, and the company must pay an initial $1 billion to set up a mop up fund, Amnesty International said on Thursday.

The Muslim world has begun celebrating Eid al-Adha, a festival where humility and solidarity within the community is put promoted.

Feminist protesters gathered outside the 60th Miss World competition in London Sunday night.

Sunday marked the Eid al-Adha feast, celebrated throughout the world by millions of Muslims.

Suicide bombers have targeted a military base in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, official said and several blasts have been recorded.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by his foreign minister, paid a visit on Sept. 15 to Tripoli, the recently liberated capital of Libya. This was the first visit there by the head of state of a key European country since the deposition of former Libyan President Col. Moammar Gadhafi.

Argentina 3-1 Nigeria: Lionel Messi Inspires Friendly Victory [Match Highlights and Goals]. Barcelona's Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-1 friendly win over Nigeria in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Throughout the last six months, Algeria has been a constant feature of the conflict: imaginary or real ally of Gaddafi, the country has been accused throughout the months of sending troops, arming Gaddafi forces or sheltering the former dictator.

As violent clashes between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria continue to make more casualties, religious tensions continue to threaten the stability of the country.

A car bomb was detonated at the UN offices in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, with reports suggesting as many as 16 people may be dead.