NIGERIA

The world's deadliest terrorist group may have a new strategy: using babies to escape suspicion.

Brent crude rose sharply Thursday in the wake of Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo's comments.

Earlier in 2016, Nigeria saw a major decline in its output mostly due to continuous attacks on its oil infrastructure by militants in the Niger Delta.

Nana Akufo-Addo has been accused of copying George W. Bush's and Bill Clinton's speeches without attribution.

Oil prices rose Thursday as Saudi Arabia discussed proposed reductions and U.S. stockpiles fell during an OPEC push to boost profit.

The Tennessee twins, separated in November, are progressing well in their recovery.

Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world, according to a new study.

Nigeria has over 270 ethnic groups and is roughly half Muslim and half Christian, with northern states generally referred to as the nation's Muslim region and Christians living in the south.

"And tactics and strategies cannot reveal our location except if Allah wills by his decree," Shekau said.

A number of the 276 girls abducted from a government boarding school by the Islamic extremist group reportedly were held in government custody in the Nigerian capital city of Abuja for trauma therapy.

While increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere contributes to global warming, greater amounts of it dissolved in the oceans make their waters more acidic.

Nearly 34,000 people are forced from their homes every day because of conflict or persecution.

Jammeh has 60 days to vacate his post after the election.

Midwives from Africa are reportedly being flown to the U.K. to perform the illegal practice on young girls.

The Nigerian city is on the edge of Boko Haram's headquarters in the Sambisa Forest and has been the target of previous suicide attacks and violence.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature released its latest assessment of global biodiversity Thursday.

The country has ramped up its military offensive against the insurgents in its northern region, taking back some territories over the last few months.

The Nigerian army believes it has finally defeated the terrorist group, with only a few active members remaining.

Meanwhile, over 1,000 Chadians who are believed to have been fighting for Boko Haram have reportedly returned home.

Iran's exports have skyrocketed since international sanctions were lifted. Saudi Arabia, however, is cautious.

Under the administration of Barack Obama, the U.S. provided $71 million worth of equipment, logistics and training to Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin in the fight against Boko Haram.