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Why The U.S. Can Destroy Terrorist Camps In Nigeria, But Not Terrorism

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2026February 12, 20260

By Obasesam Okoi US military airstrikes on Islamic State-linked militants in north-western Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025 attracted global attention. The focus was on the

Nigeria@65: A Long Road To Economic Freedom

Global UpfrontOct 1, 2025October 1, 20250

By Wale Fatade Nigeria turns 65 on 1 October 2025, having obtained independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. After military coups and an annulled

I Was A Child Soldier – Here’s What It’ll Take To Protect Young Lives In Conflict Zones

Global UpfrontApr 16, 2025April 16, 20250

By Charles Wratto The use of child soldiers is a profound human tragedy that continues to scar generations across the world. According to the United

Nigeria’s Oil-rich Rivers State Under Emergency: Sending In The Army Isn’t The Answer

Global UpfrontMar 21, 2025March 21, 20250

By Al Chukwuma Okoli President Bola Tinubu recently declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, in the country’s south-south region. Prior to

West Africa Is The World’s New Epicentre For Terrorism – Nigeria Is Expanding Its Air Force In Response

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2025January 15, 20250

By Samuel Oyewole, Francis Okpaleke & Oluwole Ojewale When the Nigerian Air Force celebrated its 60th anniversary in May 2024, its spokesperson declared it was

Western Media Outlets Are Trying To Fix Their Racist, Stereotypical Coverage Of Africa. Is It Time African Media Did The Same?

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2024October 2, 20240

By j Siguru Wahutu & David Cheruiyot Quick question: what do these titles have in common? A Dark Continent Seeking Light; Sure, Ebola is Bad.

Nigeria’s National Anthem Change Was A “Distract And Rule” Tactic To Deflect Attention From The Country’s Real Problems – Political Analyst, Samuel Oyewole

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2024June 25, 20240

A year into his administration, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the National Anthem Bill into law, replacing an anthem adopted in 1978 with its

Sierra Leone’s Attempted Coup And A Cost Of Living Crisis Put Peace To The Test

Global UpfrontDec 13, 2023December 13, 20230

Attacks on military barracks and prisons in Sierra Leone on 26 November 2023 were a failed coup attempt, according to police and government officials in