Nigeria

Chibok mass-kidnapping in 2014 shone a spotlight on deadly insurgency of Boko Haram in Lake Chad region.

Deadly clashes erupt in Katsina state, where authorities banned Shia processions.

Borno state is epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency, which has claimed at least 20,000 lives since 2009.

Bill already rejected in March as senators claimed it was incompatible with principles of Sharia and Bible.

Despite bans millions of girls and women are still subjected to genital mutilation.

Nigerian Bar Association accused authorities of conducting 'gestapo-like' raids against judges.

In some African countries, teachers still use physical violence as disciplinary measure.

Kanu sued federal government arguing continued detention without trial was a violation of his human rights.

Most of students attended Fatih University, founded by cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for July failed coup.

NNPC ready to co-operate with stakeholders, exploration companies to increase reserves and productivity.

The 25-year-old picked up the knock in closing stages of the win over Hull City.

Report says Boko Haram changed recruitment strategy following increase of security in militant-held areas.

Deportation follows Turkey's plea for Nigeria to close schools linked to cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for July coup.

Army claims Boko Haram attacks in Borno were repelled and no civilian casualty was reported.

IBTimes UK looks at the various setbacks Kanu's trial has suffered since December 2015.

Tsoho steps down after Kanu and co-defendants accuse him of conflicting rulings

Schools and businesses to be shut over Nnamdi Kanu's detention by Nigerian government for over a year.

President Buhari says he has struggled over two years to identify credible Boko Haram leaders for talks.

Multinational task force engaged in fierce battle with terrorists in Borno, as part of Operation Lafiya Dole.

NDGJM not taking part in one-month-long ceasefire the government and other groups reached in August.

The human rights campaign group also claims that police officers of SARS steal money from criminal suspects.

The picture caption said "Wife is away, it's all yours tonight".

Latest attack carried out as joint offensive against Isis-affiliated terrorists continues.

Oil-rich Niger Delta has seen resurgence of violence by militants who target oil and gas facilities.

Lifting of force majeure at Libyan oil terminals and even more Nigerian output weighed on crude markets..

IBTimes UK visits a makeshift camp in Como, northern Italy, where dozens of refugees have been left stranded.

A drought and a seven-year insurgency by Islamist militant group Boko Haram is a disastrous pairing.

The UN children's agency says 475,000 children across Lake Chad hit by insurgency and drought.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Kanu's wife as IPOB leader is alleged to have renounced independence fight.

John Kerry delivers speech during as he visits Sultan Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar in Sokoto state.