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Update on Military Operations Between January 7-13, 2021

Global UpfrontJan 14, 2021January 14, 20210

1. The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continued their major operations across the country with renewed vigor. I will be updating

Why has protest music dried up in Nigeria? By Florence Nweke

Global UpfrontJan 4, 2021January 4, 20210

The failure of Nigeria’s current pop stars to identify with the country’s oppressed has inspired feelings of nostalgia about the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti.

Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?

Global UpfrontDec 28, 2020December 28, 20200

By Sheriff Folarin The traditional leadership and redeemer posture of Nigeria in Africa has, in recent years, been put into question. Issues like corruption and

Yuletide: Flashpoints for abduction, crashes on Nigerian highways

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2020December 17, 20200

ICIR, December 17, 2020 DESPITE deteriorating insecurity, snowballing cost of living and rising cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, many citizens will travel home this Yuletide

Landmine casualty rates in Nigeria now fifth highest in the world

Global UpfrontDec 14, 2020December 14, 20200

Mines laid by Boko Haram and other groups leave millions at risk, particularly in Borno State where insurgency most acute Emmanuel Akinwotu, The Guardian (UK)

Why some young Nigerians are using cannabis as a normal part of life

Global UpfrontDec 8, 2020December 8, 20200

By Emeka Dumbili, The Conversation, December 7, 2020 Cannabis is illegal in Nigeria. Its production, distribution and use are criminalised by local laws. Cultivated mostly

Insecurity: Killings persist despite Buhari’s endless orders to CDS, Service Chiefs

Global UpfrontDec 5, 2020December 5, 20200

Timelines of the President’s orders on ending Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism Despite numerous orders from President Muhammadu Buhari directing Defence and other security chiefs to put

GENERAL UPDATE ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA OPERATIONS FROM 26TH NOVEMBER TO 2ND DECEMBER 2020

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2020December 3, 20200

1.The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have continued their major operations across the country with dynamism. I will be updating you on

Presidency says Service Chiefs in office “at the pleasure of the President” as Senate, Northern activists, others, ask for their sack

Global UpfrontDec 1, 2020December 1, 20200

The Senate on Tuesday finally summoned courage to ask President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the nation’s Service Chiefs. Six months ago, following another round of

Olusegun Adeniyi, the ‘Viral General, convicted by Army GCM for telling the truth, openly

Global UpfrontDec 1, 2020December 1, 20200

By Madu Onuorah Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, the ‘Viral General,’ was on Monday convicted by a General Court Martial (GCM) at the Garrison Headquarters, Abuja,