For the second time in five years, health authorities try to amend legislation to make it even harder for smokers to indulge in their habit.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan headed for victory on Monday in the country’s elections, with official results giving him a commanding lead.
Nigeria votes for a president on Saturday in what may be a historic moment for Africa’s most populous nation as it bids to end years of rigging.
After years of furthering her family’s tradition of activism, Yemisi Ransome-Kuti decided to take her struggle to the campaign trail.
West African leaders met in a summit on Wednesday under pressure to take action over Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria’s ruling party picks a presidential candidate this week in a high-stakes vote ahead of general elections.
West African countries are holding off on threats to use force to push Laurent Gbagbo out of office but military chiefs are mapping out a strategy.
Nigeria celebrates 50 years of independence on Friday, but he calls it a "sad birthday" for the ex-British colony, where poverty remains widespread.
Cellphones may become a key weapon in the war against HIV/Aids in Africa, allowing counsellors to reach greater numbers of people.
Nigeria’s main militant group, which is waging an ”oil war” against the government, declared a 60-day truce on Wednesday.