Nigeria

Nigerian Army claims that militant leader Abubakar Shekau and key commanders have been killed in airstrikes.

Nigerians involved in gay marriage or civil union face imprisonment for up to 14 years.

Nigeria-based Boko Haram often cross into northern Cameroon to carry out attacks.

Nigeria and Honduras are playing a bronze medal match for the first time in the Olympics.

10,000 captives also rescued, Nigerian colonel says, as Boko Haram splits into two factions.

Police claimed action provocative as neighbourhood dominated by Northerners, where President Buhari is from.

'Just because we are separated doesn't mean I have forgotten about you,' said Ali.

Four teams will fight against each other for gold in the men's football event.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian army on latest Chibok schoolgirl developments.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews people the Nigerian army declared wanted due to 'ties with Boko Haram'.

Video of kidnapped girls emerges after Shekau replaces an IS-appointed leader.

More than 275 girls were kidnapped from an evening school in Chibok in April 2014.

Ansaru, a Boko Haram breakaway group is known for kidnapping and killing Westerners.

Eight teams will fight against each other for gold in the men's football event.

Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.

Nur defected from Boko Haram in 2012 to form the Ansaru splinter group.

Usman arrested as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accuse him of cyber crimes.

Tensions increase as disputed leader Shekau refuses to acknowledge Barnawi's appointment.

Attack occurred in Niger Delta where attacks blamed on Avengers have brought oil production to 30-year low.

Nigeria lead Group B after beating Japan 5-4 in their opening encounter.

IBTimes UK's Bisi Alimi became the first gay Nigerian to disclose his homosexuality on national TV in 2004.

Isis names al-Barnawi as new leader for its ally in West Africa but Shekau claims it is a coup.

Shekau releases audio message after Isis names Abu Musab al-Barnawi new leader of Nigeria-based group.

Isis appoints al-Barnawi as new Boko Haram leader as Abubakar Shekau's whereabouts still unknown.

IS has appointed a new leader for its West African province, Nigeria-based Boko Haram group.

Halima is one of hundreds of refugees stranded on Niger's border after fleeing Boko Haram.

Chief Ibrahim was forced to uproot 3,000 villagers and flee Boko Haram rebels.

Shekau rumoured to have been killed or replaced after failing to appear in group's videos.

Payments part of amnesty granted to militants in 2009 on condition they stop carrying out attacks.

Hundreds of global remittance companies forced to cease transfers while Western Union, MoneyGram and Ria continue.