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Armed Violence
Southeast Nigeria’s Separatist Hideout Nicknamed ‘Sambisa’ After Boko Haram Sanctuary
Ugwuolie market square in Ozubulu town, Ekwusigo Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, became the flashpoint of four kidnap…
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6 Police Officers Killed In Shooting By Colleague In Northeastern Nigeria
A Nigerian police officer opened fire on his colleagues killing at least six officers in the Northeastern city of Maiduguri.…
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Armed Violence
Terror Group Attacks Police Outpost, Kills Residents In Northwest Nigeria
Unrest returned to Nasarawa-Burkullu town when a terror group attacked a police outpost. The assailants abducted one person, killed two,…
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Human Rights
Nigeria’s Definition Of Torture Is Faulty, Parliament Needs To Fix It
On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, members of the National Assembly voted on 68 proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution of…
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Armed Violence
Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Creates Potential Risks For Nigeria
Nigeria will need safeguards to navigate the potential security and economic risks associated with the Russian invasion of Ukraine designed…
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Displacement & Migration
#AfricansInUkraine: Stranded Nigerians, Other Africans Continue To Face Multi-layered Horrors
When the wail of an air raid siren sounded overnight on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, Jessica Orakpo jolted to wakefulness…
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Disinformation
No, Nigeria Not Sending Troops To Fight For Ukraine
A report published by an online medium has claimed that the Nigerian government has decided to send 10,000 troops to…
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Features
12 Years After Government Initiative, Almajirai Roam Nigeria’s Streets
Mallam Abbas speaks with resentment in his voice. He expresses dissatisfaction with the way almajiranci — an informal educational system…
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Armed Violence
Terrorists Trap Residents For Six Hours In Northwest Nigeria
Residents of some villages in Zamfara state, Northwest Nigeria, were trapped for about six hours, from 6 p.m. WAT on…
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Armed Violence
Five Killed As ISWAP Attacks Northeast Nigeria Community
At least five people were killed on Friday, Feb. 25 following an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)…
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