Goodluck Jonathan
Nigeria 'needs same support as France' after Boko Haram attacks
A Nigerian archbishop called Jan. 12 for the same international support to tackle Boko Haram as France has received since it was hit by Islamist attacks last week.
Boko Haram kills dozens in fresh raids in Nigerian town
Boko Haram militants have killed dozens of people and burned down homes in the northeast Nigerian town of Baga in the past two days, in a second killing spree since seizing control there at the weekend, witnesses said on Jan. 8.
Nigeria vows to hunt those behind 'heinous' mosque attacks
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan vowed to hunt down those behind "heinous" attacks that killed at least 120 at the mosque of an Islamic leader who issued a call to arms against Boko Haram.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'International Public Health Emergency'
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency – its highest-level alert possible, Friday.
"The possible consequences of further international spread are particularly serious in view of the virulence of the virus," the UN health agency said in a statement, following a two day meeting in their headquarters in Geneva.