There's a growing suspicion in Nigeria, and elsewhere that Chad is not doing enough to fight Boko Haram - or worse, is somehow cooperating with Islamist group
This will be Muhammadu Buhari’s fourth run at the presidency since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999
Blasts are near area where twin car bombing in May left at least 118 people dead
Information minister says WHO's suggestion that there is an outbreak in Kono district is based on improper counting of Ebola casualties
All Progressives Congress met at a stadium in Lagos to choose its presidential contender who will unseat incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan
Analyst says extreme group in Nigeria deploying female bombers was a shift away from more traditional role of women in campaign
Bonny Export Terminal is where latest spill fouled area around on Niger Delta, polluting catch for local fishermen who rely on waterways to earn a living
Nigeria military spokesman declines to be interviewed, but in text message calls cancellation 'purely strategic action,' and does not explain further
People with knowledge of attack on Damasak suggest it was a revenge strike against town’s young men who have taken up arms against Islamist group
Suspected Islamic extremists attacked Maiduguri and Damaturu, targeting crowded market and police facility, respectively
At least 81 people die as bombs explode during prayers at central mosque and gunmen open fire on stunned worshipers
Gas Flare Tracker, using satellite data, displays a map showing all gas flares in the region, with details about the gas being burned
On Tuesday, twin suicide bombings kill more than 30 people in Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, one of 3 states placed under emergency rule by government
Ruling party organizer in Delta State, stronghold of Goodluck Jonathan, says episode could fuel belief security forces are out of control
MPs had convened in Abuja to debate President Jonathan’s request to extend state of emergency in country’s northeast
Global drop in oil prices is major concern in the country, where oil makes up 83 percent of exports and 70 percent of revenue
For many Chibok residents, sight of militants entering town with guns blazing only added insult to injury
Boko Haram militants had stormed town last week, where they snatched more than 200 schoolgirls who remain missing seven months later
Chibok elders' forum chairman told VOA locally-based soldiers and civilian fighters put up a fight but were outgunned
Shell under fire once again for under-reporting size of two 2008 oil spills in Niger Delta
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