Max Siollun

Max Siollun is an author and historian who has written four acclaimed books on Nigeria’s history; his latest is titled What Britain Did to Nigeria.

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A man reads newspaper at a newsstand as candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu is declared president-elect after the presidential election in Lagos, on March 1.
A man reads newspaper at a newsstand as candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu is declared president-elect after the presidential election in Lagos, on March 1.

Bola Tinubu’s Pyrrhic Victory

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A soldier stands next to kidnapped girls.
A soldier stands next to kidnapped girls.

Nigeria’s Military Is Part of the Problem. It’s Also the Solution.

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A protester waves the Nigerian national flag while gathering with other protesters to barricade the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
A protester waves the Nigerian national flag while gathering with other protesters to barricade the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Shutting Down SARS Won’t End Nigeria’s Security Crisis

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (left) and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar (right) shake hands during a meeting in Abuja on Feb. 13. (Sodiq Adelakun/AFP/Getty Images)
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (left) and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar (right) shake hands during a meeting in Abuja on Feb. 13. (Sodiq Adelakun/AFP/Getty Images)

Nigeria’s Election Is Shattering Political Taboos

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrive for a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 30, 2018.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrive for a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 30, 2018.

An Arms Deal Won’t Heal What Ails Muhammadu Buhari

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Youthes raise wooden and metal sticks as running battles broke out between protesters and soldiers in Nigeria's northern city of Kano, on April 18, 2011 after President Goodluck Jonathan headed for an election win. Protesting youths challenged soldiers deployed to the streets, who sought to push them back. AFP PHOTO / SEYLLOU (Photo credit should read SEYLLOU DIALLO/AFP/Getty Images)
Youthes raise wooden and metal sticks as running battles broke out between protesters and soldiers in Nigeria's northern city of Kano, on April 18, 2011 after President Goodluck Jonathan headed for an election win. Protesting youths challenged soldiers deployed to the streets, who sought to push them back. AFP PHOTO / SEYLLOU (Photo credit should read SEYLLOU DIALLO/AFP/Getty Images)

The Gentleman’s Agreement That Could Break Apart Nigeria

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The Jihadi Too Violent for ISIS

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The Bandits’ Banker

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Boko Haram’s Terrorist Behind the Curtain

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Nigeria Is Coming Apart at the Seams

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Boko Haram Is Wounded and Dangerous

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No Helicopters for You

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