Nigerian army bases targeted in bomb blasts

Bombs have exploded at two military bases in a central Nigerian city at the heart of ethnic and religious unrest in Africa's most populous nation.

Militants claim attack on Nigeria oil pipeline

Nigeria's Movement for the Emancipaton of the Niger Delta has claimed responsibility for the attack on an oil pipeline owned by Italian firm Eni.

No hard evidence that al-Qaeda is funding militant Islamist group

In the fast-changing world of violent Sunni Muslim activism, it is reassuring to find that some things remain the same.

Nigeria: ‘Sharia or nothing’

Jihadists blame country’s woes on secular state and say they have al-Qaeda’s support in their fight.

Sorry for the inconvenience, Islamists tell under siege residents

Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists has urged residents of the flashpoint city of Kano to "persevere" as the group attacks the country's security services.

Nigeria considers running for AU chair

President Goodluck Jonathan has considered enteingr the race for chairperson of the African Union after Gambia pulled out of the running this week.

Nigeria pressured to end Boko Haram violence

Boko Haram has killed hundreds in attacks that authorities have been unable to stop, prompting calls for talks to bring an end to the bloodshed.

Nigeria’s Muslims get stern warning

Many say the attacks are not religious in nature and are an attempt to overthrow the president.

Youths hit bombed Nigeria police station

A crowd of youths have stormed a bombed Nigeria police station, vandalising property and warning that police officers returning would be killed.

Boko Haram bombers trained by al-Qaeda, says Niger

Members of the Nigerian terror group Boko Haram received explosives training at al-Qaeda camps in northern Africa, Niger's foreign minister says.

Struggling Nigeria weakened by violence

The coordinated attack in Nigeria's second largest city by the radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram has shown its metamorphosis.

ANC denounces religious violence in Nigeria

The ANC has slammed religious killings between Nigeria's Christians and Muslims, which have claimed hundreds of lives.

Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis

Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

Africa can feed itself -- and it should

The opportunities are there and leaders must work together to make them bear fruit.

Nigeria's Christmas massacre 'mastermind' escapes

Kabir Sokoto, the man accused of the attack on a Nigerian church that killed 37 people on Christmas Day, has escaped from police custody.

Soldiers deployed as Nigeria fuel strike ends

Nationwide protests over fuel prices in Nigeria have ended, but concern was raised over government's decision to deploy soldiers to the streets.

No end in sight for Nigeria fuel strike

Nigeria's labour unions and government have failed to end a paralysing strike over high petrol costs, potentially sparking an oil production shutdown.

Nigerian unions to meet president over fuel strike

Nigerian unions are due to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan to try and come to an agreement after shelved fuel subsidies resulted in a protest.

Mob kills two, burns mosques in Nigerian village

Mosques have been burnt and two people were killed in a mainly Muslim village in the latest ethnic attack to hit Nigeria.

Talks on hold as Nigeria oil workers continue strike

Nigeria's oil workers have continued their strike against the shelving of its fuel subsidies after talks with trade unions broke down.

Nigeria's oil workers threaten to down tools

Nigerian oil workers have threatened to halt production as a strike over fuel prices enters its fourth day and secterian tensions simmer.

Nigeria warns fuel strike invites anarchy

As Nigeria's fuel strike entered its third day, the country's government has warned that the crippling protests could result in anarchy.

Eight killed as ethnic violence, fuel chaos haunt Nigeria

Eight people have been killed in Nigeria's north and a mob has torched an Islamic school in the south amid a fuel strike and rising religious tension.

More violence in Nigeria leaves 10 000 displaced

Nigeria's street protests against rising fuel prices have resulted in ethnic attacks, leaving five dead and 10 000 displaced since Monday.

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