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Ethnic violence killed 83 in Nigeria in two weeks of 2018: President Muhammadu Buhari vows to punish perpetrators

Nigeria will punish all those behind an outbreak of deadly clashes between cattle herders and farmers, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Defying expectations, war-torn Syria on cusp of securing Russia berth

Despite being perpetually on the road, the results have continued to stack up for Syria.

Attacks on African nationals: India must curb racism, protect image from miscreants

It would be unfortunate if the hard work of African nations and India and their reputation is damaged because of miscreants who are unable to move past their colour bias

Vice President Hamid Ansari calls for restructuring global legal framework to fight terrorism

Asserting that terrorism can only be defeated by organised global action, India on Wednesday called for restructuring the legal framework by adopting a comprehensive convention on international terrorism.

Africa outreach: Hamid Ansari will tour of Nigeria and Mali to strengthen bilateral ties

As part of the government's Africa outreach, Vice President Hamid Ansari will embark on a five-day tour of Nigeria and Mali to further strengthen India's bilateral engagements with the two nations.

Where is Amina Ali? Family demands news of Chibok girl who escaped Boko Haram

Ali's uncle said the last time he saw the Chibok girl was in the office of the National Security Adviser at the presidential villa on 19 May.

Hungry and emaciated, 76 Boko Haram militants surrender to Nigerian military

The Boko Haram militants are being detained at military headquarters in Maiduguri, which is currently the command center of the war against the terrorists

Terror in Nigeria: Boko Haram suspected in suicide bombings that killed 49 in Yola and Kano

The suicide bomber exploded as truckers were tucking into dinner at the bustling marketplace where vendors urged them to buy sugar cane. At least 34 people were killed and another 80 wounded in Yola, a town packed with refugees from Nigeria's Islamic uprising, emergency officials said Wednesday.

Boko Haram seize control of another town in northeast Nigeria

Boko Haram has seized control of a town in northeastern Nigeria, the latest to fall into Islamist hands in the crisis-hit region.

Nigeria: Being forced to treat Ebola patients, claim four Indian doctors

Four Indian doctors, who claim they are being forced to treat Ebola patients against their will in Nigeria, want to return home and appealed to the Indian government to facilitate this.