Nigerian President

Ebola outbreak in Nigeria almost over, say US health authorities

The Ebola outbreak in Nigeria is almost over, after an ordeal that began in July when a sick man with US-Liberian citizenship flew there from Liberia.

Determined to wage total war against terrorism: Nigerian Prez

"I am determined to protect our democracy, our national unity and our political stability, by waging a total war against terrorism," Jonathan said in a televised speech to mark Democracy Day.

Boko Haram is the Al-Qaeda of West Africa: Nigerian Prez

"Boko Haram is no longer a local terrorist group, it is operating clearly as an Al-Qaeda operation, it is an Al-Qaeda of West Africa," Jonathan told a news conference in Paris following a meeting of West African leaders on the issue.

Nigerian President requests extension of emergency

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan asked the parliament for a six-month extension of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states due to the threat posed by Boko Haram.

Facebook Swayed Nigerian President to Reverse Ban

The leader of Africa's most populous nation has more than 75,000 Facebook followers and lists his political views as "moderate".