Dec 26, 2011
At least 35 people are killed in two attacks claimed by Boko Haram, one in the capital Abuja and the other in Jos. Read Article Muslim sect claims responsibility of Nigerian Christmas Day church attacks
Nov 06, 2011
Wave of bombings and shootings carried out in north-east Nigeria overnight kills at least 67. Read Article 67 die in Nigerian violence
Nov 05, 2011
The attackers bombed a city police headquarters, three other police stations and six churches in Damaturu late Friday after similar raids in another city that had already been the target of attacks by an Islamist sect. Read Article Attacks on police and churches kill dozens in Nigeria
Aug 27, 2011
At least 19 people have died after a suicide bomber rammed through two barricades before detonating his vehicle on the building's doorstep. Read Article Investigators arrive at bombed UN building in Nigeria
Aug 26, 2011
A suicide bomber drove through two barricades to detonate his vehicle directly in front of the building housing about 400 employees. Read Article Car bomb rips through UN office in Nigeria
Aug 23, 2011
The father of the Chelsea midfielder is released by his kidnappers in Nigeria and police say five suspects have been arrested. Read Article John Obi Mikel's kidnapped father is released by kidnappers
Jun 29, 2011
Eton fives was introduced nearly a century ago by an English school teacher but this peculiar form of handball is pulling in the crowds in impoverished Nigeria. Read Article Nigeria's new generation is good at old British game
Apr 24, 2011
Nigerian:President Goodluck Jonathan, who was returned to his post by a substantial margin over his principal challenger, Muhammadu Buhari, a northern Muslim, has appealed for calm Read Article Violence continues in Nigeria after vote.
Apr 20, 2011
Supporters of opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari set fire to homes of ruling party members in several areas across the north leading to fatalities and hundreds of injured. Read Article Goodluck Jonathan's big victory in Nigerian election sparks rioting
Apr 19, 2011
Only a few minor incidents and irregularities mar the election in Nigeria, which was won by Goodluck Jonathan, who defeated Muhammadu Buhari, a one-time military ruler of the country.
Read Article Goodluck Jonathan wins peaceful election in Nigeria
