At least 40 killed in bomb blast in Nigeria At least 40 people were killed when two bombs exploded near a bus station in the central Nigerian city of Jos. News • 12 Dec 14
At least 40 killed in bomb blast in Nigeria At least 40 people were killed when two bombs exploded near a bus station in the central Nigerian city of Jos. News • 12 Dec 14
More than 100 dead after Nigerian mosque bombings The death toll from a suicide bomb and gun attack at the mosque of one of Nigeria's best known Islamic leaders has risen to 120 with 270 others wounded, a rescue official said. News • 29 Nov 14
More than 100 dead after Nigerian mosque bombings The death toll from a suicide bomb and gun attack at the mosque of one of Nigeria's best known Islamic leaders has risen to 120 with 270 others wounded, a rescue official said. News • 29 Nov 14
Suicide attack in Nigeria kills at least 12 A female suicide bomber has blown herself up, killing at least a dozen people in a market in the Nigerian town of Azare. News • 16 Nov 14
Suicide attack in Nigeria kills at least 12 A female suicide bomber has blown herself up, killing at least a dozen people in a market in the Nigerian town of Azare. News • 16 Nov 14
UN calls for global support in Boko Haram fight The UN's special representative for central Africa has called on increased international support in the struggle against Boko Haram, with thousands of Nigerians having fled and cross-border attacks on the rise. News • 13 Nov 14
UN calls for global support in Boko Haram fight The UN's special representative for central Africa has called on increased international support in the struggle against Boko Haram, with thousands of Nigerians having fled and cross-border attacks on the rise. News • 13 Nov 14
At least 10 feared dead at college in Nigeria At least 10 people are feared dead after a suspected suicide bombing rocked a teacher training college in northwest Nigeria as students were sitting exams, police and a student said. News • 12 Nov 14
At least 10 feared dead at college in Nigeria At least 10 people are feared dead after a suspected suicide bombing rocked a teacher training college in northwest Nigeria as students were sitting exams, police and a student said. News • 12 Nov 14
Boko Haram blamed for deadly Nigeria attack The militant group, Boko Haram, is being blamed for an attack on a school in northeastern Nigeria in which 46 students were killed. News • 10 Nov 14
Boko Haram blamed for deadly Nigeria attack The militant group, Boko Haram, is being blamed for an attack on a school in northeastern Nigeria in which 46 students were killed. News • 10 Nov 14
Boko Haram denies ceasefire claims The militant Islamist group Boko Haram has denied claims by the Nigerian government that it has agreed to a ceasefire. News • 01 Nov 14
Boko Haram denies ceasefire claims The militant Islamist group Boko Haram has denied claims by the Nigerian government that it has agreed to a ceasefire. News • 01 Nov 14
25 girls kidnapped by militants in Nigeria Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 25 girls in an attack on a remote town in north eastern Nigeria, despite talks on freeing over 200 other female hostages they seized last April. News • 23 Oct 14
25 girls kidnapped by militants in Nigeria Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 25 girls in an attack on a remote town in north eastern Nigeria, despite talks on freeing over 200 other female hostages they seized last April. News • 23 Oct 14
Nigerian govt claims deal with Boko Haram Nigeria's military and presidency have reportedly reached a deal with Boko Haram militants on a ceasefire and the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls. News • 17 Oct 14
Nigerian govt claims deal with Boko Haram Nigeria's military and presidency have reportedly reached a deal with Boko Haram militants on a ceasefire and the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls. News • 17 Oct 14
Nigerian girl freed from Boko Haram captivity One of more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram rebels in the northeastern Nigerian village of Chibok was freed this week. World • 25 Sep 14
Nigerian girl freed from Boko Haram captivity One of more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamist Boko Haram rebels in the northeastern Nigerian village of Chibok was freed this week. World • 25 Sep 14
115 dead after church collapses in Nigeria The death toll following the collapse of a church building in the Nigerian city of Lagos has risen to 115. News • 22 Sep 14
115 dead after church collapses in Nigeria The death toll following the collapse of a church building in the Nigerian city of Lagos has risen to 115. News • 22 Sep 14
70 dead in Nigeria after building collapse 70 bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed church building in Lagos, however, according to Nigerian officials, they remain unidentified. News • 17 Sep 14
70 dead in Nigeria after building collapse 70 bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed church building in Lagos, however, according to Nigerian officials, they remain unidentified. News • 17 Sep 14
67 South African citizens dead in Lagos collapse South African President Jacob Zuma has announced 67 South Africans died in a building collapse in Nigeria's financial capital Lagos. News • 16 Sep 14
67 South African citizens dead in Lagos collapse South African President Jacob Zuma has announced 67 South Africans died in a building collapse in Nigeria's financial capital Lagos. News • 16 Sep 14
Boko Haram kidnap men and boys in Nigeria Boko Haram Islamists kidnapped scores of people from fishing communities in the northeast of Nigeria, hauling some of the hostages away on boats across Lake Chad, witnesses said. News • 15 Aug 14
Boko Haram kidnap men and boys in Nigeria Boko Haram Islamists kidnapped scores of people from fishing communities in the northeast of Nigeria, hauling some of the hostages away on boats across Lake Chad, witnesses said. News • 15 Aug 14
Nigeria calls for volunteers to fight Ebola virus Authorities in Nigeria's largest city Lagos have appealed for volunteers to help fight an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus after admitting they lacked medical personnel. News • 09 Aug 14
Nigeria calls for volunteers to fight Ebola virus Authorities in Nigeria's largest city Lagos have appealed for volunteers to help fight an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus after admitting they lacked medical personnel. News • 09 Aug 14
Boko Haram attacks force over 600,000 from homes Attacks by Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria's crisis-hit northeast have forced nearly 650,000 people from their homes, the United Nations humanitarian office has said. News • 05 Aug 14
Boko Haram attacks force over 600,000 from homes Attacks by Boko Haram Islamists in Nigeria's crisis-hit northeast have forced nearly 650,000 people from their homes, the United Nations humanitarian office has said. News • 05 Aug 14
WHO chief says Ebola out of control The head of the World Health Organisation has said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control it. News • 01 Aug 14
WHO chief says Ebola out of control The head of the World Health Organisation has said the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is moving faster than efforts to control it. News • 01 Aug 14
Six killed in suicide bomb attack in Nigeria A suicide bomber blew herself up at a college in northern Nigeria's biggest city of Kano today, killing six people in the fourth such attack there in less than a week. News • 30 Jul 14
Six killed in suicide bomb attack in Nigeria A suicide bomber blew herself up at a college in northern Nigeria's biggest city of Kano today, killing six people in the fourth such attack there in less than a week. News • 30 Jul 14
Sierra Leona doctor dies from Ebola Sierra Leone's top doctor fighting an outbreak of Ebola has died from the virus, the country's chief medical has said. News • 29 Jul 14
Sierra Leona doctor dies from Ebola Sierra Leone's top doctor fighting an outbreak of Ebola has died from the virus, the country's chief medical has said. News • 29 Jul 14
Dozens of women, girls escape Boko Haram captors More than 60 women and girls abducted last month by suspected Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria have escaped their captors, sources said late last night. News • 07 Jul 14
Dozens of women, girls escape Boko Haram captors More than 60 women and girls abducted last month by suspected Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria have escaped their captors, sources said late last night. News • 07 Jul 14
Nigeria arrests businessman over girls' abductions Nigerian troops have arrested a businessman suspected of being at the head of a Boko Haram intelligence network that helped plan the abduction of more than 200 school girls in the northeast. News • 01 Jul 14
Nigeria arrests businessman over girls' abductions Nigerian troops have arrested a businessman suspected of being at the head of a Boko Haram intelligence network that helped plan the abduction of more than 200 school girls in the northeast. News • 01 Jul 14
At least 21 killed in Nigerian blast At least 21 people were killed when a suspected bomb tore through a crowded shopping district in the Nigerian capital Abuja during rush hour. News • 25 Jun 14
At least 21 killed in Nigerian blast At least 21 people were killed when a suspected bomb tore through a crowded shopping district in the Nigerian capital Abuja during rush hour. News • 25 Jun 14
60 women and girls reportedly abducted in Nigeria Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted more than 60 women and young girls in northeast Nigeria, a local official and vigilante leader and residents have said. News • 25 Jun 14
60 women and girls reportedly abducted in Nigeria Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted more than 60 women and young girls in northeast Nigeria, a local official and vigilante leader and residents have said. News • 25 Jun 14
Nigeria wraps kidnap probe: 200 still missing Nigeria has wrapped up its inquiry into the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by militants. News • 20 Jun 14
Nigeria wraps kidnap probe: 200 still missing Nigeria has wrapped up its inquiry into the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by militants. News • 20 Jun 14
Nigerian players pay tribute to bomb blast victims Nigeria's footballers have said that a bomb attack that killed at least 21 people watching a World Cup game in their country gives them added determination to do well in Brazil. News • 18 Jun 14
Nigerian players pay tribute to bomb blast victims Nigeria's footballers have said that a bomb attack that killed at least 21 people watching a World Cup game in their country gives them added determination to do well in Brazil. News • 18 Jun 14
