It’s the highest number of missing persons registered with the organisation in any country, most of them children.

UN special rapporteur says deadly attacks rocking Nigeria could have a ripple effect throughout the region.

Ibrahim el-Zakzaky and wife were granted bail by a court in Kaduna state to seek medical treatment abroad.

Journalist Precious Owolabi confirmed dead as police say one officer killed and IMN group says 11 supporters shot dead.

At least four killed in the capital Abuja as Shia demonstrators continue to demand the release of jailed leader.

Analysts express scepticism the introduction of the ECOWAS single currency will solve the region’s economic problems.

Security in capital Abuja was tight as Buhari was sworn in for another four years as president.

‘Brain drain’ impacting healthcare sector as most Nigerian doctors seek better work conditions and pay abroad.

With irregularities and violence, governorship and state assembly elections are marked by low voter turnout.

Security analysts warn there is a risk of election-related violence in parts of the country.