Security
Federal Government will arraign suspects in Benue killings on Monday. The prosecutions signal accountability efforts following high-profile deadly attack that shocked communities. For victims’ families, court proceedings matter tremendously. Justice requires...
Governance
Bite-sized: A Federal High Court officially proscribed Lakurawa as a terrorist organization today. You’ve been reading about attacks in Sokoto and Kebbi for years. Communities invited them in 2016 to fight bandits because government couldn’t protect...
Security
Bite-sized: At least eight Nigerian soldiers killed Monday in Borno State. The military said they were clearing the Timbuktu Triangle, a Boko Haram stronghold for over a decade. This is the same area they’ve been “flushing out” since 2015....
Security
Bite-sized: Boko Haram killed at least 20 people Wednesday in Gadan Gari village, Borno State. This is attack number 47 in Borno this year alone. The military announced operations to neutralize Boko Haram. Eight soldiers died in Monday’s operation. Twenty...
Governance
Bite-sized: Jos North Local Government shut down Abu Sinan High School this week because the building is too dangerous for students. Add this to the list of things government can’t provide: security, power, roads, and now safe school buildings. Parents now...
Governance
Bite-sized: Sunday morning, January 18. Three churches in Kurmin Wali village, Kaduna State. Bandits attacked during services. Over 160 people kidnapped. Residents reported it immediately. Police said it didn’t happen. Called the reports...