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1 – 10 of 11The attacks were the bloodiest and highest-profile acts of violence in Plateau State in recent months and reflect a trend of growing rural violence in the north-central states…
The security forces are scrambling to secure Zamfara and other north-western states in the lead-up to local government elections in Zamfara on April 27. Insecurity has moved…
Nigerian pastoralist conflicts
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229812
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Municipal polls are scheduled for December 11, with the opposition contesting new electoral rules decreed by the government, which they say disproportionately benefit ruling party…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289308
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have not historically exhibited substantial ideological differences. However, this…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276202
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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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Under this authority, the military has been deployed alongside police and multi-agency security forces to combat a spike in armed banditry that has resulted in over 100 civilians…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276649
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Prospects for Nigeria in 2023.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273849
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The attacks targeting ethnic Peulh (Fulani) communities have been attributed to the ethnic Mossi-dominated 'Koglweogo' (Guardians of the Bush) vigilante group, in the latest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251278
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Hosting the CHAN was an attempt by President Paul Biya's government to convince international audiences that it can host the AFCON despite ongoing conflict in the predominantly…