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He was greeted with a ‘sit at home’ protest by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Although crowds appeared at some events, the protest appears to have been a success…
This forms part of a broader crackdown against bunkering, oil theft, smuggling, violent crime, piracy and insurgencies in the Niger Delta as Nigeria struggles to increase its oil…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272042
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This marks the most recent incident in mounting conflict this year between security forces and separatist forces, as well as broader violence against civilians. The conflict has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265930
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Nigeria's restructuring debates.
For the presidential poll, a strong third party candidate, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, poses a stiff challenge to the traditional candidates of the ruling All Progressives…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275692
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The attacks illustrate broader security threats facing the national and state-level elections in February and March, respectively. These include separatism, widespread banditry…
Prospects for Nigeria to end-2022.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270928
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The suggestion appears to reflect a degree of alarm about the security situation in Nigeria and the wider region. Amid worsening violence nationwide, Buhari’s own recent decisions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261342
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Kanu was in 2021 forcibly extradited by Nigerian intelligence operatives from Kenya and faces charges on seven terrorism counts. Kanu is currently held in pre-trial detention by…
The resurgence of the jihadist group comes at a time when the Nigerian military’s public reputation and morale have been damaged by unexplained personnel changes and allegations…