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Human Rights
5 Journalists Arrested As Nigeria Police Raid Peoples Gazette’s Head Office
The Nigerian police, on Friday, July 22, raided the Head Office of Peoples Gazette located in the Utako area of…
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Analyses
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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Analyses
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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Armed Violence
High-Profile Terrorism Detainees Flee After ISWAP Attack On Prison In Nigeria’s Capital
A custodial facility in the Kuje area of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, was breached on Wednesday, July 5, by the Islamic…
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Gender & SGBV
Nigeria’s Plateau State Records 288 Domestic Violence Cases In 6 Months
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says Plateau State, North-central Nigeria, recorded about 288 domestic violence cases between Jan. and…
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Analyses
Chinese Expats In Nigeria Facing Increased Security Risks. What’s The Big Picture?
Chinese manufacturing investment in Africa is said to be the continent’s best hope “to industrialise in this generation”. But, in…
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Features
Apo Six: 17 Years Later
Elvis Ozor currently drives a Peugeot car. Each time he enters the car in the morning, he is reminded that…
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Armed Violence
Police Dismiss Reports Of Abduction In Abuja
Police in Abuja, North-central Nigeria, say there was no abduction case in the country’s capital, contrary to reports of an…
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Analyses
Journalism Under Threat As 9 West African Media Houses Suffer Attacks In 5 Months
At least nine media houses have suffered massive attacks in four West African countries, including Nigeria, in the first five…
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Features
Nigeria Police Interference In Civil Disputes Fueling Human Rights Abuse
Nnamdi Daniels runs a fashion designing business in Abuja, North-central Nigeria. His business survives on a constant power supply from…
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