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

News

Murtala AbdullahiAugust 14, 2022
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Nigerian Military Attacks Terror Group Position In Northwest Nigeria

Nigerian soldiers with Air support have recovered several weapons and motorcycles during an offensive operation against a terror group enclave…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiAugust 11, 2022
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Boys Recuperating After Unexploded Ordnance Blast In Northeast Nigeria

Four young boys injured after picking unexploded ordnance in Ngala town near the shores of Lake Chad are recuperating at…
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Humanitarian Crises

Murtala AbdullahiAugust 10, 2022
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Over 20,000 Displaced Persons Move Out Of Camps In Dalori, Northeast Nigeria

More than 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) moved out of two camps in Dalori, a community in Nigeria’s northeastern state…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiAugust 9, 2022
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What’s Happening In Abuja?

In the past few weeks, the security atmosphere has become tense due to a series of security breaches and incidents…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiAugust 2, 2022
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How A Series Of Blunders Paved The Way For Boko Haram Insurgency

Thirteen years ago, Nigeria was on a collision course with a little-known extremist group with a home base in the…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 31, 2022
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Attack In Nigeria’s Capital

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on soldiers deployed around the Zuma…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiJuly 26, 2022
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Kaduna Train Captives: Vulnerable And Forgotten

Out of the initial 63 victims who were abducted in the recent Kaduna-Abuja train attack, over 30 vulnerable victims are…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 24, 2022
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Nigeria Neglects Vulnerable, Poor #AK9Train Captives

Nigerians woke up on Sunday, July 24, to a terrifying video showing armed fighters aggressively striking some of the remaining…
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The Crisis Room

Maryam MustaphaMurtala AbdullahiJuly 19, 2022
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Thirteen Years On: Millions Displaced In Lake Chad

It's been thirteen years since Northeast Nigeria and neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon suffered a violent uprising.
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News

Murtala AbdullahiJuly 17, 2022
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Dozens Die In Sudanese Tribal Conflict

The death toll from the days-long tribal conflict between Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in Sudan’s Blue Nile region has…
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