When Failed State 2030: Nigeria – A Case Study was published in 2011 by the U.S. Air War College, it was received with both fascination and quiet indignation. The paper, written by a team of senior U.S. Air Force officers, framed Nigeria as a potential epicentre of global instability — a vast, oil-rich federation teetering Read More…
Tag: insurgency
Nigerian Army eliminates notorious Boko Haram Commander, Abu Rijab, in Borno offensive
The Nigerian Army confirmed on Sunday the successful elimination of Abu Rijab, a notorious Boko Haram commander, along with other terrorist fighters, during a decisive offensive operation in Borno State. The operation, which took place in Bula Daloye within the Bama Local Government Area, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against insurgency in Read More…
Nigeria makes plea for over $1bn aid as UN seeks record $51bn for beggar nations
Nigeria is among beggar nations that the United Nations and its partners are requesting a record $51.5 billion in aid funding for in 2023. Tens of millions more people are likely to require assistance, pushing the humanitarian response system “to its limits.” The appeal is a 25% increase over 2022 and more than five times Read More…
Dark Clouds
Every state in Nigeria should have its own ‘Amotekun’. That ought to be clear now to anyone desirous of ending the carnage by an assortment of violent gangs in the northern states. Before the creation of Amotekun, bandits and kidnappers were running riot in the Southwest, killing people at will and collecting ransom from the Read More…




