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Rebel Fighters Kill Five Soldiers in Central African Republic
Five soldiers, including a lieutenant, of the Central African Republic (CAR), were killed on Monday, Feb. 3, during an attack…
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From Captivity to Uncertainty: A Young Nigerian’s Quest to Rebuild After Abduction
When Mukhtar Umaru trudged barefoot through dirt and thorns to escape from his abductors in Zamfara, North West Nigeria, about…
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DR Congo: Children, Women Bear the Brunt of Escalating Conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has plunged deeper into crisis following the occupation of Goma, the capital of North…
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‘Over 400 Killed in 6 Months’: The Sorry Cases of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria
No fewer than 452 people have died from boat mishaps across various waterways in Nigeria. From July to Dec. 2024…
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Abandoned by Her Father, This Young Woman Struggles with the Emotional Fallout of Neglect
Maryam Umar’s* father had faded into the background of her life for the past eight years. Before then, he was…
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Nigeria Police e-CMR Tackling Vehicular Crimes Using Digital Technology
When the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) established the Central Motor Registry over six decades ago, the mandatory registration of vehicle…
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Inside the World of Self-help Militias Shaping Northern Nigeria’s Security Landscape
For over 15 years, the Nigerian government has engaged in one of the most protracted conflicts in Africa, fighting against…
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Assessing Nigeria’s Digital Battle Against Insecurity Through NIN-SIM Linkage
In January 2024, a family abduction in North-central Nigeria exposed the country’s weak security architecture, stirring up outrage on the…
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New Sect Linked to Human Trafficking Emerges in Nigeria
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has uncovered a sect in Kaduna, northwestern Nigeria, linked to human trafficking and child separation.…
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Nigeria’s Digital Payment System Thriving Two Years After Controversial Cashless Policy
He languished at a bank after a long queue to withdraw some cash to save his expectant wife. James Auta…
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