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1 – 10 of 40Attacks by Boko Haram’s factions in north-eastern Nigeria have increased significantly in recent months. Ahead of the 2019 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB237980
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259995
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In recent weeks, ISWAP captured the town of Kangarwa and reportedly massacred over 100 soldiers in the nearby town of Metele. Coming just months before the February 2019…
The main opposition parties have accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of fraud and are planning to challenge the results in court. Turnout was the lowest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276439
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This follows earlier comments from Shettima emphasising the usefulness of negotiations in ending conflict in the region. Although exercising limited political influence within the…
Nigeria oil and gas developments.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227851
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Nigerian economic platforms.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240447
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Buhari’s victory largely replicated the scope of his 2015 win, with high margins in northern states and victories across most of the south-west and parts of the north-central…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242194
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Official campaigning may take place only 21 days before the elections. His tour comes against the backdrop of military procurement corruption revelations, a deteriorating regional…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254106
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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…