On 15 August 2026, the residents of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria, will elect their next governor in what is expected to be another defining moment for the state’s democratic journey. While an election is the...
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Beyond Lakurawa: Mapping the emergence and expansion of the Islamic State Sahel Province in Northwest Nigeria
The emergence of the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) in Northwest Nigeria marks a significant escalation in the country’s evolving security landscape. While public discourse has frequently conflated ISSP with...
Africa’s dominant news source is underprepared for AI disinformation
Africa Day, observed every 25 May, celebrates the continent’s unity and its democratic and institutional progress since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. While much has been achieved, unity...
Why Nigeria must leverage sports for youth development
From the crowded neighbourhoods of Lagos to the open fields of Kano and the school compounds of Ibadan, young people gather daily to play across Nigeria. On dusty football pitches, improvised basketball courts, and...
Why communities must lead the fight against female genital mutilation in Nigeria
Despite decades of advocacy, female genital mutilation (FGM) continues to affect millions of girls. The World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female...
Abu Bilal al-Minuki: How IS fighters are tearing ISWAP apart from within
One thing the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has successfully done since its Boko Haram split has been to remain obedient and loyal to the Islamic State (IS). Though IS does not impose leaders on the group,...
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