The Inside Story on Boko Haram
A series of articles, videos and programmes on Boko Haram outlining the group’s aims and origins. Boko Haram was founded in 2002 by Mohammed Yusuf (who was captured and killed by Nigerian security forces). Yet the group continues to attack, bomb and kill targets including churches, Nigerian police officers and soldiers, and other targets. What [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Two More Bomb Blasts in Abuja and Jos, Nigeria
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/25/world/africa/nigeria-church-bombing/index.html http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16137155 Two bomb blasts have been reported during Christmas service in Nigeria. The first blast was near at a Catholic church near the Nigerian capital Abuja. Reports say about 20 people were killed. The first blast was near St Theresa’s Church in Madalla. A second explosion struck the Mountain of Fire Ministries church in the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Boko Haram Strikes Again
Boko Haram has killed 65 people after a suicide bombing and series of gun attacks in the town of Damaturu in Yobe State, north eastern Nigeria. Boko Haram apparently attacked several churches, mosques and a government office. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2011/1106/Nigeria-Boko-Haram-s-deadly-attacks-show-Islamists-growing-reach
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 11 so far )Oil, Politics and Violence: “A Fascinating Read for Anyone Interested in Nigeria”
By Maggie of Sociolingo. Maggie is a sociolinguist with a PhD in education and a keen interest in African affairs. http://www.sociolingo.com/2011/01/nigeria-book-review-oil-politics-and-violence/ Jan 18, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Oil-Politics-Violence-Nigerias-1966-1976/dp/0875867081/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295402852&sr=8-1 In the year that many Nigerians celebrate their 50th Anniversary of Independence, it is also an opportunity to reflect on all that has happened since 1960. If you do a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Another Great Book Review
I want to say another big thank you for a marvellous review. This time to Vera Ezimora. That’s two great book reviews this week. Last week I was thanking Anote Ajeluorou and the Guardian newspapers. Today I am thanking Vera. Her full review is below: http://www.verastic.com/2010/09/book-review-oil-politics-and-violence.html Book Review: Oil, Politics and Violence by Max Siollun [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )How did Tafawa Balewa Die?
A lot has been said recently about the death of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. A few weeks ago, Matthew Mb u (a former Minister) alleged that Balewa was not killed by soldiers during Nigeria’s first military coup as has been alleged, but actually died of an asthma attack while under their custody. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 5 so far )Can Jonathan End the Niger Delta Crisis? Time for Outside Help?
http://www.economist.com/node/16432882?story_id=16432882&CFID=143594228&CFTOKEN=87017455 Another insightful article from the Economist asking what will become of the Niger Delta anmesty programme now that a ‘local’ man from the Delta (Goodluck Jonathan) is the President. Since the amnesty programme last year, there is little news of what became of the militants that accepted amnesty. Does the solution lie in getting [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Militancy in the Niger Delta: An Audience With Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi
I had the opportunity to listen to a talk by Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The Governor was his usual slick and charming self. After a talk on development projects and initiatives he has undertaken in his state, he took some (often hostile!) questions from the audience. Those who want to know more of Amaechi’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Jerry Useni: “Abacha Could Have Killed Obasanjo”
I thought I’d conclude the weekend with two interviews with army officers from very different generations. The first one is with Lt-General Jerry Useni (rtd), the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in the Abacha regime. Useni was Abacha’s right hand man and a close friend of his. In this interview, Useni claims that [...]
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