21 min read Abstract The concept and nature of insurgency always invoke the spirit of terror, evil, and rebellion against a constituted authority by those who want to undermine the […]
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Terrorism and Insurgency in Northern Nigeria: A Study of the Origins and Nature of Boko Haram – Omobuwajo Olufemi Ajibola
32 min read Abstract This study attempts to unravel the characteristics of the Boko Haram sect in northern Nigeria. The activities of the group became profound in 2009; terrorism and […]
Terrorism And Political Stability In Africa : A Case Study Of The Boko Haram Insurgency – Abimbola Rasheed
60 min read Background to the Study The threat of ‘terrorism’ is not peculiar to western countries alone, its tentacles are spreading fast like wild fire ready to consume any […]
Bandits Or Terrorists: Criminal Is A Criminal- Sanusi Sama’Ila Moyi
5 min read The recent calls by some Nigerians for the government to proscribe bandits has been given so much emphasis. While it is within the ambit of their rights […]
Terrorism and Insecurity in Nigeria: Moral, Values and Religious Education as Panaceas – Dr. Jacob Omede and Andrew Abdul Omede.
19 min read Abstract The act of terrorism and general insecurity situations in Nigeria require that solution be sought to safe-guard the nation against balkanization and the educational system from […]
10 Ways to Improve Security in Nigeria – Eskay
5 min read Nigeria has been faced with security challenges since the beginning of the democratic era in 1999. It has spread to all parts of the country with its […]
Nigeria’s Interminable Insurgency? Addressing the Boko Haram Crisis – Marc-Antoine Pérouse de Montclos
50 min read Introduction Nigeria has a history of Islamist sects within its borders. Not all have been violent movements, some existing peacefully in parallel with the state. And not […]
Addressing The Paradox: Counterinsurgency, Human Rights And Women In Northeast Nigeria – Ibukun David
32 min read Our Take: Counterinsurgency (COIN) operations have over time resulted in human rights violations given COIN misconception that national security and human rights are incompatible, hence the rate […]
Engaging Religion and Religious Actors in Countering Violent Extremism – Peter Mandaville and Melissa Nozell
32 min read Our Take: Over the last few years, there has been an increase in interest and need for including religious actors in policy on countering violent extremism (CVE). […]
Threats to Statehood
3 min read Our Take: Recently, there have been records of security infiltration in manners that pose severe threats to the sovereignty of nations, as seen in Kabul’s recent overthrow […]