Analyses
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Private Drone Use Will Improve Security; Is Nigeria Ready For It?
In July 2017, a convicted kidnapper, Jimmy Causey, escaped from a maximum-security prison in the U.S.A. Causey’s escape was not…
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Book Review: Hidden Roles Mediators Played In Securing Chibok Girls’ Release
When terrorists successfully abduct a group of civilians and hold them hostage for a long time, public discussions often suggest…
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Eyes In The Sky: Why Nigeria Needs To Replace CCTVs With UAVs For Better Security
Around midnight on March 12, 2021, terrorists attacked the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, in Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria.…
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Tiv: The Rise Of Self-Help Groups And How It Expands The Circle Of Violence (2)
Less than two months after the Nigeria Defence Headquarters revealed that its troops raided a suspected Tiv militia camp in…
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Terror-Ravaged Communities In Northern Nigeria Opt For Self-Defence Despite The Dangers
For the people of Gatawa, a small town in Sokoto State neighbouring Niger Republic, the heinous activities of terrorists —locally…
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What A Slash In UK Financial Aid Could Mean For Humanitarian Efforts In Nigeria
The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) reportedly plans to slash development aid funding to a number of…
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Smartphone Addiction: When A Vital Tool Threatens Health, Safety
When Adeyemi Olatundun’s alarm goes off at 6 a.m., the first thing she does after turning off the alarm is…
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Nigeria’s National Security Establishment Has A Patriarchal Problem
Nigeria’s security sector is deeply patriarchal as evident in the lack of women representation at the top of the national…
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The Rise Of Self-Help Groups And How It Expands The Circle Of Violence (1)
The Jukuns, who live on the upper Benue River in North-central Nigeria, are believed to be descendants of the Kororofa,…
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ISWAP Remains Disruptive Despite Nigerian Military Offensive
A series of daring raids by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has led to further displacements, disruption of humanitarian…
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