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
Blast rocks World Cup screening in Nigeria An explosion ripped through a football viewing centre in Damaturu, northern Nigeria, tonight, police and residents said, as fans gathered to watch the World Cup. News • 17 Jun 14
Blast rocks World Cup screening in Nigeria An explosion ripped through a football viewing centre in Damaturu, northern Nigeria, tonight, police and residents said, as fans gathered to watch the World Cup. News • 17 Jun 14
INMO protest in support of Nigerian schoolgirls Nurses and midwives staged a protest outside the Nigerian Embassy in Dublin in support of the 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped in April. News • 12 Jun 14
INMO protest in support of Nigerian schoolgirls Nurses and midwives staged a protest outside the Nigerian Embassy in Dublin in support of the 276 schoolgirls who were kidnapped in April. News • 12 Jun 14
35 killed in Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria Boko Haram gunmen killed 35 people in attacks on three villages in Nigeria's north-east Borno state near the border with Cameroon, a military source and residents said. News • 29 May 14
35 killed in Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria Boko Haram gunmen killed 35 people in attacks on three villages in Nigeria's north-east Borno state near the border with Cameroon, a military source and residents said. News • 29 May 14
Four kidnapped girls escape in Nigeria - official Four more girls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants last month escaped their captors, the education commissioner for Nigeria's Borno state said, leaving 219 still missing. News • 28 May 14
Four kidnapped girls escape in Nigeria - official Four more girls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants last month escaped their captors, the education commissioner for Nigeria's Borno state said, leaving 219 still missing. News • 28 May 14
US can’t corroborate Nigerian claims over girls The United States said it did not have independent information to confirm Nigeria's claim to know the whereabouts of more than 200 kidnapped girls. News • 27 May 14
US can’t corroborate Nigerian claims over girls The United States said it did not have independent information to confirm Nigeria's claim to know the whereabouts of more than 200 kidnapped girls. News • 27 May 14
Three killed in blast in Nigerian city of Jos At least three people died and three others were injured in a blast in the central Nigerian city of Jos targeting football fans watching the European Champions League final, police said. News • 24 May 14
Three killed in blast in Nigerian city of Jos At least three people died and three others were injured in a blast in the central Nigerian city of Jos targeting football fans watching the European Champions League final, police said. News • 24 May 14
UN committee blacklists Boko Haram The UN Security Council committee on al-Qaeda sanctions has blacklisted Nigeria's Islamist militant group Boko Haram after the insurgents' kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls. World • 22 May 14
UN committee blacklists Boko Haram The UN Security Council committee on al-Qaeda sanctions has blacklisted Nigeria's Islamist militant group Boko Haram after the insurgents' kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls. World • 22 May 14
US soldiers join search for Nigerian schoolgirls The United States has deployed 80 military personnel to Chad to help regional efforts to rescue more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in neighbouring Nigeria, President Barack Obama has said. News • 21 May 14
US soldiers join search for Nigerian schoolgirls The United States has deployed 80 military personnel to Chad to help regional efforts to rescue more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in neighbouring Nigeria, President Barack Obama has said. News • 21 May 14
Death toll in Nigerian bomb blast rises to 118 At least 118 people have died in two blasts in the Nigerian city of Jos, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. News • 20 May 14
Death toll in Nigerian bomb blast rises to 118 At least 118 people have died in two blasts in the Nigerian city of Jos, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. News • 20 May 14
Suicide bomb attack kills five in Nigeria A suicide car bomber has killed five people on a street of popular bars and restaurants in the northern Nigerian city of Kano. News • 19 May 14
Suicide bomb attack kills five in Nigeria A suicide car bomber has killed five people on a street of popular bars and restaurants in the northern Nigerian city of Kano. News • 19 May 14
Hollande warns Boko Haram a threat to west The President of Nigeria along with the leaders of neighbouring African countries have been attending a summit in Paris, to discuss the security threat posed by Boko Haram. News • 17 May 14
Hollande warns Boko Haram a threat to west The President of Nigeria along with the leaders of neighbouring African countries have been attending a summit in Paris, to discuss the security threat posed by Boko Haram. News • 17 May 14
Nigerian president cancels visit to girls' town Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has cancelled his first visit to the home town of more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants. News • 16 May 14
Nigerian president cancels visit to girls' town Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has cancelled his first visit to the home town of more than 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants. News • 16 May 14
Nigerian President to visit Chibok Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan will visit the north-eastern village from where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted a month ago by Islamist rebel group Boko Haram, senior government officials said. News • 15 May 14
Nigerian President to visit Chibok Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan will visit the north-eastern village from where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted a month ago by Islamist rebel group Boko Haram, senior government officials said. News • 15 May 14
Swap of prisoners for kidnapped girls rejected Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the idea of a swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group a month ago. News • 14 May 14
Swap of prisoners for kidnapped girls rejected Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the idea of a swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls who were kidnapped by the Islamist group a month ago. News • 14 May 14
Nigerian government may negotiate with Boko Haram Nigeria's government has said the "window of negotiation" is open with Boko Haram rebels, who abducted more than 200 girls a month ago, from their school in the northeast of the country. News • 14 May 14
Nigerian government may negotiate with Boko Haram Nigeria's government has said the "window of negotiation" is open with Boko Haram rebels, who abducted more than 200 girls a month ago, from their school in the northeast of the country. News • 14 May 14
'All options' to free schoolgirls to be considered Nigeria's government has said it is reviewing all options in response to Islamic militant group Boko Haram's offer to trade the schoolgirls it abducted last month for jailed comrades. News • 12 May 14
'All options' to free schoolgirls to be considered Nigeria's government has said it is reviewing all options in response to Islamic militant group Boko Haram's offer to trade the schoolgirls it abducted last month for jailed comrades. News • 12 May 14
