Amnesty International: “Impunity reigns” in Nigeria
Responding to the abduction of at least 60 people by gunmen in Buda, in the state of Kaduna, Isa Sanusi, Director of Amnesty International Nigeria,
Human Rights Watch World Report 2024: Nigeria
Last week saw the publication of Human Rights Watch’s World Report for 2024, focusing on the past year. The section on Nigeria highlighted the country’s
Can Nigeria’s community vigilantes combat bandit gangs?
The lingering security problems in northern Nigeria have forced states in the region to think of community-based programs. This includes the recruitment of 2,400 youths
Lithium could fuel the next conflict in Nigeria
Newly discovered reserves of lithium are raising hopes of a new mining boom in Nigeria. But, as Charles Asiegbu writes, this also has the potential
Bandits in Nigeria: how protection payments to militias escalate conflict in the north-west
North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised armed groups, reportedly