Murtala Abdullahi

Abdullahi Murtala is a researcher and reporter. His expertise is in conflict reporting, climate and environmental justice, and charting the security trends in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. He founded the Goro Initiative and contributes to dialogues, publications and think-tanks that report on climate change and human security. He tweets via @murtalaibin

Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiMay 16, 2023
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Casualties Recorded In Attack On United States Embassy Convoy In Southeast Nigeria

The White House on Tuesday confirmed a deadly attack on a convoy moving United States (US) Embassy staffers in Nigeria’s…
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News

Murtala AbdullahiMansir MuhammedMay 11, 2023
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No Way Home: Satellite Images Reveal Dozens Of Towns Destroyed By Boko Haram Conflict

Tunbun Buhari was once a lively town with a network of dirt roads, hundreds of homes and public buildings. If…
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The Crisis Room

Hauwa Saleh AbubakarMurtala AbdullahiApril 18, 2023
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Are Extremist Groups In Sahel Exploiting State Failure

The Sahel is struggling with the activities of violent extremist groups. On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, We speak…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiApril 14, 2023
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Islamic State Claims Bomb Blast In Nigeria’s Northwest State Of Jigawa

The Nigerian franchise of the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the bomb blast on Tuesday in Dutse, the capital…
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News

Murtala AbdullahiApril 10, 2023
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Leaked Intelligence Files Give Insights Into U.S. Tracking Of Nigeria’s Election

The United States Intelligence Community monitored Nigeria’s just-concluded national elections and tracked top-level talks within the Department of State Services…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiApril 8, 2023
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ISWAP Claims Killing Of Security Forces In Southern Nigeria

The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) on Friday claimed responsibility for killing three security personnel during an attack in…
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News

Murtala AbdullahiApril 6, 2023
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Despite Security Risks, Nigerian Authorities Plan To Resettle IDPs To Mallam Fatori

The Borno state government in Northeast Nigeria wants to press ahead with the return of refugees to the remote town…
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Disinformation

Murtala AbdullahiApril 5, 2023
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UN Peacekeepers Arriving In Southern Nigeria? No, Clarifies Defence HQ

A series of videos recently emerged on the internet showing pickup trucks and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles with the…
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The Crisis Room

Murtala AbdullahiApril 4, 2023
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An Uphill Battle Awaits Nigeria’s New President

Listen On: Apple | Google | Spotify | Buzzsprout | RSS Nigeria’s new president will inherit a long list of complicated security problems, we speak with Chidi Nwaonu about…
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Analyses

Mansir MuhammedMurtala AbdullahiMarch 31, 2023
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Nigerians Should Brace For More Flooding In 2023, Say Government

Nigeria’s authorities expect intense and widespread flooding during the rainy season this year. The warning comes as vulnerable communities are…
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