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Insiders Insight: A tale of two museums
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Is Boko Haram’s notorious leader about to return from the dead again?
Two years ago, Islamic State expelled Shekau from its West Africa “province” for being too hard-line. Is it preparing to reverse course? Since 2009, ... -
Insiders Insight: The serious side of the Buhari clone story
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It rains, it pours, it floods: Nigeria’s growing seasonal problem
A combination of heavier rains and man-made problems has contributed to devastating floods. Is the government doing enough? Over the last few years in ... -
The Biafra separatist leader is back from the dead. Will it matter?
Many presumed him dead, but Kanu is now back and calling for voters in the South East to boycott Nigeria’s elections. Will they listen? ... -
Nigeria 2019: The issues and electoral maths that will decide the race
What concerns will sway voters? Which regions will decide Nigeria’s next president? Election season is in full swing in Nigeria. In the presidential contest, ... -
Tackling Nigeria’s high suicide rate
Nigeria has the 15th highest suicide rate worldwide. Some survivors are now taking it upon themselves to provide support where it’s needed. Earlier this ... -
Can Atiku unseat President Buhari in Nigeria’s 2019 elections?
After zigzagging the floor for over a decade, the nomadic former VP is a little closer to winning the Nigerian presidency than ever before. ... -
Cameroon’s forced returns of Nigerian refugees leads to more tragedies
Cameroon’s forced deportations are not just putting refugees in peril, but potentially undermining the fight against Boko Haram. On 29 July, a Cameroonian army ... -
Losing my religion? The backlash to Boko Haram in northern Nigeria
In the birth place of Boko Haram, religious fervour has dimmed after years of unrest. Attendance at Islamic events is down. School enrolment is ...
