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News
Beninese Police Detain Nigerian Journalist, ‘Threaten Jail Time Unless Bribed’
Damilola Ayeni, a Nigerian journalist, is currently detained at the Parakou Police Station in neighbouring Benin Republic and the police…
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Investigations
Gold, Livestock And Bikes: How Abductees Paid Ransoms During Nigeria’s Cash Crunch
First, he froze in terror, then he blacked out. Aliyu Sani, 45, woke up in a filthy camp in the…
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Analyses
Niger Crisis: A Tipping Point In The Fight Against Extremist Insurgents?
The recent coup in Niger, and the subsequent closure of the country’s airspace have sparked concern among global counter-terrorism strategists…
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Features
The Price Of Being Fulani In Northwestern Nigeria
On a sweltering Wednesday morning in April, a death sentence was served on five young Fulani men. It was summarily…
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Features
Turmoil, Blackouts And Blockades: Cautious Support For Junta In Niger Despite Sanctions
Nigeriens now living under a military government have told HumAngle they cautiously approve of the junta that has taken power,…
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Analyses
More Conflict, Less Aid: Why Niger Coup Means Trouble For The Sahel
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, in an interview with the Financial Times earlier this year, said he believed there was ‘zero…
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Analyses
REPORT CARD: How Much Development Did Nigeria See Under Ex-President Buhari?
As the curtain closes on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government, the presidency has begun listing the accomplishments and milestones achieved by…
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Human Rights
REPORT CARD: Human Rights Abuses Marred Buhari’s Tenure As Nigeria’s President
He rode to power in 2015 on a promise to respect the rule of law, but Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure as…
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Extremism
The Traditional Rituals Causing Religious Tension In Southwest Nigeria
When adherents of the Oro traditional deity broke the fence of a mosque and forced their way in, Imam Abdul-lateef…
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Analyses
World Malaria Day: Nigeria Has Approved The Use Of Malaria Vaccine. What’s Next?
Nigerian medicines regulators have granted provisional approval for a new malaria vaccine, as final testing continues in three other African…
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