Analyses
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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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Review: Why Armed, Terror Groups In Africa Are Joining Forces With ISIS
In his book, Jason Warner traces the emergence and evolution of nine Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Africa, from the…
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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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Ansaru Radicalising Communities In Northwest Nigeria
Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda affiliate group in northwestern Nigeria, is exploiting the absence of the State and security flaws in the…
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The Islamic State Campaign That Led To Kuje Prison Attack
In April, Islamic State (IS) spokesperson Abu Umar Al-Muhajir congratulated members of the group on the arrival of Ramadan. His…
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Lagos Floods: Victims Face Homelessness, Loss Of Property, Death
It was a black weekend for many residents of Lagos state, as rainfall wreaked havoc. The rain, which lasted for…
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Politicians Using Thugs To Frustrate Gubernatorial Poll In Southwest Nigeria State
Thugs, suspected to be members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on Monday, July 11, attacked the…
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Military Reprisals On Civilians Worsening Human Rights Abuse In Nigeria
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army on Sunday, June 26, killed a yet-to-be ascertained number of civilians in the Nko community…
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What Power Cut By Terrorists Could Mean For Businesses In Northwest Nigeria
Terrorists operating in various parts of Northwest Nigeria have been threatening to cut power lines that supply electricity to various…
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Nigeria Is Struggling To Protect Its Prisons Despite Attempts At Reform
The attack on the Kuje medium-security custodial facility in Nigeria’s capital on Tuesday, July 5, led to the escape of…
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