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Senior Boko Haram commander captured: Nigeria police

Boko Haram is waging a growing sectarian battle with Nigeria`s weak central government.

Nigerian terror suspect blames bombing on govt

Henry Okah, who was arrested in South Africa, will stand trial for bombings in Nigeria`s capital dur...

Will devour Nigeria President: Boko Haram

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan had said that the security situation would be under control by ...

Nigeria: Lawyers argue over soldiers ending protest

The lawsuit brought by the Save Nigeria Group could be the strongest judicial test to presidential ...

Jonathan`s candidate becomes Nigeria party head

Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was declared winner at the People`s Democratic Party convention in Abuja, winni...

Arms pouring into crisis-hit Sahel: Nigeria Prez

Some have warned that instability in the Sahel is also linked to the rise in attacks in northern Nig...

Nigerian President`s state votes amid security

Nigeria`s 36 state governors are some of the most powerful politicians in Africa`s most populous nat...

Boko Haram rejects Nigerian PM’s call for dialogue

Boko Haram has threatened to attack northern city of Sokoto even as Jonathan demanded possible dial...

Boko Haram rejects talks, threatens fresh attacks

Goodluck Jonathan`s call for talks was not sincere, said Boko Haram spokesman Abul Qaqa.

Boko Haram storms police station, gunfight erupts

Boko Haram`s attacks have become more sophisticated and deadly in recent weeks in Nigeria.

Boko Haram to bring Nigerian govt `to its knees`

Islamist sect Boko Haram vows to continue its campaign until Nigeria is ruled by sharia law.

Come out and talk: Nigeria President to Boko Haram

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan acknowledged that military confrontation alone will not end Bok...

Nigeria: Boko Haram now threatens to hit schools

The purported leader of Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has issued new threats in a message poste...

Seven killed in northeast Nigeria sect shooting

A radical Muslim sect has killed seven people in three separate attacks, authorities said today, f...

Nigeria strike suspended after fuel price cut

The sudden removal of a fuel subsidy on January 1 more than doubled the pump price of petrol to 150 ...

Late-night talks end as Nigeria fuel strike looms

The fuel strike began on January 09, paralysing the nation of more than 160 million people.

Nigeria sect leader defends killings in video

Boko Haram`s increasingly violent insurgency has become a major security problem for Goodluck Jonath...

Burning roadblocks at 2nd day of Nigeria strike

The strike started on Monday by labour unions upset over high fuel prices in Africa`s most populous ...

`Boko Haram threat worse than civil war`

Boko Haram has killed at least 52 people in recent days after pledging to target Christians living i...

Two blasts hit northeast Nigeria, shootout kills 1

Heavily-armed troops, tanks have been patrolling parts of northeast Nigeria since President decreed ...

Nigeria: 52 dead in ethnic clashes; emergency declared

The government held an emergency meeting with security officials and is looking at other channels to...

Nigerian court rejects challenge to Jonathan win

Goodluck Jonathan was declared winner of the April 16 election with 59 percent of the vote.

Nigeria President to hold talks with world leaders

Nigerian President will hold talks with several world leaders on the margins of the 66th session of ...

Increase production to boost jobs: Nigerian Prez

An increased pressure is on the government to diversify the economy to engage in production, while d...

Bombs kill 10 after Nigerian President sworn in

Three bomb blasts hit a "mammy market" in the northern city of Bauchi.

Goodluck Jonathan sworn in as Nigeria`s President

This is second time he has has been sworn into office in just over a year.

High hopes as Nigeria`s Jonathan sworn in

Nigerian Prez begins his first full term at Africa`s most populous nation.

UN chief, Nigerian leader discuss Sudan, Libya

Meeting in Abuja they discussed the deterioration of the security situation in Southern Sudan, after...

Obama calls Nigeria`s Jonathan, laments violence

US President Barack Obama congratulated Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on his election victory...

Nigeria leader vows polls to continue despite riots

Churches, mosques and homes were set ablaze in the worst unrest for years.

Riots hit Nigeria as Jonathan wins Presidential election

The Muslim majority of Nigeria is protesting the poll results amid accusations of rigging.

Jonathan on course to win Nigerian Presidential Election

Voting day in Nigeria was largely calm despite a number of incidents.

Nigeria`s Jonathan set for victory in election

Observers called the election the fairest for decades in Nigeria.

Nigerian President backs embattled polls chief

Nigerian President backed the country`s embattled polls chief, saying he had been left with no optio...

Nigeria President cuts lonesome figure at TV debate

Goodluck Jonathan stood next to 3 empty podiums bearing the names of rivals.

Nigeria`s presidential debate held without Jonathan

Nigerian Prez did not appear during a presidential debate organised by a television station ahead o...

Nigeria releases list of 73.5 million voters

Over 73.5 million people are eligible to vote in the upcoming Nigerian polls in April, in which in...

Jonathan promises Lagos residents good infrastructure

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has promised an improvement of badly dilapidated infrastructu...

Nigeria`s ruling party to hold presidential primary

Nigeria`s ruling Party`s delegates have started arriving from across the country to pick its presid...

Nigeria names suspects in independence day blasts

Nigerian leader said a small terrorist group based abroad was behind attacks.

Nigerians have little sympathy for suspended team

Nigerians had little sympathy for their national soccer team, saying their two-year withdrawal from ...

Muslim politician sworn in as Nigeria`s VP

Namadi Sambo, a Muslim politician, will replace Goodluck Jonathan.

Jonathan sworn-in as Nigeria`s new President

Acting incumbent Goodluck Jonathan was Thursday sworn-in as the new President of Nigeria.

Nigerian President dies, acting leader to take over

Nigerian President Umaru Yar`Adua has died after a long battle with kidney and heart ailments.

Nigeria`s acting president signs $4.6 tn budget

Nigeria`s acting President Goodluck Jonathan signed a budget of USD 4.6 trillion on Thursday for the...

Nigeria`s acting prez meets father of Dec 25 bomber

Nigeria`s acting president Goodluck Jonathan has met with the father of an al Qaeda operative who at...

Nigerian Senate OKs ministerial nominees by President

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved 38 of the 39 ministers nominated by the country`s acting P...

Nigeria`s acting President promises peace

Nigeria`s V-P Goodluck Jonathan, who took over as acting President in place of ailing president Umar...

Lawmakers empower vice president Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria

Parliament empowered Vice President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday to take over for the ill president ...

Nigerian Governors back Jonathan as acting president

Governors of Nigeria`s 36 states on Friday backed Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as the acting hea...

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