List of Nigeria articles
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The movie poster from 2020's remake of "Nneka the Pretty Serpent." Nigeria’s Cinematic Witches Were Rooted in Horrifying Reality
Witch hunts against the poor and vulnerable remain a serious problem.
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Nigerian politicians celebrate the country’s independence. Nigeria’s Legislature Is Siding With Autocracy
Democracy is at risk as Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s power grows unchecked.
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A protester gestures while holding a placard as another holds up a scarf with the colors of the Nigerian national flag during a demonstration against police brutality. America’s Hollow Africa Policy
Washington’s focus on stability over human rights is alienating Africa’s youth.
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A man carries a banner that reads "Digital right is human right" during a demonstration in Lagos, Nigeria, on June 12, 2021. Buhari’s Authoritarian Twitter Ban Continues to Silence Nigerians
Meanwhile, Nigeria teeters on the path to failed statehood.
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Traffic gridlock in Abuja, Nigeria Poor People Weren’t Part of the Plan for Abuja
In Nigeria’s carefully designed capital, urban enforcers harass ordinary citizens.
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Activists protest LGBTQ discrimination in the Commonwealth. The New Anti-Gay Bill Proposed in Ghana Will Destroy Lives
It happened to us in Nigeria.
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A U.S. Cobra helicopter participates in a military exercise. U.S. Lawmakers Hold Up Major Proposed Arms Sale to Nigeria
Senators quietly press U.S. President Joe Biden to reassess U.S.-Nigeria relations amid human rights concerns.
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A protester holds a banner in front of a Biafra flag. Nigeria’s Government Failings Are Fueling Separatist Movements
The center needs to address concerns, not arrest dissidents.
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Illustration of Agbaya Age and the Agbayas
One word perfectly captures the clash between Nigeria’s leaders and its booming young population.
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A man carries a banner during a demonstration in Ojota in Lagos, Nigeria on June 12, 2021. Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is an Economic Disaster in the Making
A promising tech transformation may be disrupted by the president’s ego.
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An illustration representing Twitter's ban in Nigeria by Victor Ehikhamenor Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is Another Sign Dictatorship Is Back
A hasty and extralegal restriction has been imposed by an increasingly tyrannical president.
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A soldier stands next to kidnapped girls. Nigeria’s Military Is Part of the Problem. It’s Also the Solution.
Soldiers don’t belong on the streets—and the army is uniquely placed to pressure the government for police reforms to tackle rampant insecurity.
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Yansakai vigilante members surrender their guns. Boko Haram Isn’t Nigeria’s Biggest Problem
Bandits in the country’s northwest are terrorizing civilians, destabilizing the region, and empowering jihadists.
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Security officers record Bobi Wine. Twitter’s Presence in Africa Won’t End Internet Censorship
Big Tech companies see an opportunity for growth on the continent, but they risk becoming accessories to authoritarian regimes.
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A man throws a tire into a bonfire on the Kaduna-Abuja highway during a protest against kidnapping and killing in Gauraka, Nigeria, on May 24. Nigeria Is a Failed State
The first step to restoring stability and security is recognizing that the government has lost control.
