Category: Terrorism and Extremism
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The Dark Side of Social Media: How TikTok is Fueling Terrorism
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In recent times, social media platforms like TikTok have become integral parts of our daily lives, connecting us with friends, family, and the world at large. However, there’s a darker side to these platforms that often goes unnoticed—the role they play in facilitating and promoting criminal activities, including terrorism. A…
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Should Nigeria Be Negotiating With Terrorists and Bandits?
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In recent times, Nigeria has faced an upsurge in the activities of terrorists and bandits, leading to the abduction of innocent civilians, including schoolchildren and internally displaced persons. This has sparked debates on whether the government should engage in negotiations with these criminal elements. Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,…
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Buckling the Budget: Bandits Demand N40 Trillion for Release of Captives
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In a brazen display of audacity, the bandits behind the recent spate of abductions in Kaduna have made a staggering demand for their captives’ release: N40 trillion, along with a fleet of vehicles and motorcycles. This demand, coming on the heels of the abduction of 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga, highlights…
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A Rising Concern: Mass Abductions Signal a Disturbing Trend
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In Nigeria, two recent mass kidnappings have shocked the nation, with hundreds of women and children abducted in separate incidents. The first occurred in Borno State, where about 200 people, mostly women collecting firewood, were kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram militants. In Kaduna State, over 100 students were abducted from…
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West African Military Juntas Unite Against Jihadist Threats
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Addressing Jihadist Threats Amidst Political Shifts In a significant development, three West African countries – Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso – all governed by military juntas, have announced the formation of a joint force to combat the growing threat of jihadist groups in the region. The decision, made following talks…
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Yunusa Jibrin’s AI Innovation for Peace in Nigeria
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In a groundbreaking development, Yunusa Jibrin, a UK-based Nigerian, has introduced a pioneering application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat terrorism in Nigeria. Armed with a Master’s degree in computer science from the University of Sussex, Jibrin has harnessed AI-driven image synthesis to identify bandits and their hideouts within Nigeria.…
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Christians Are the Most Endangered in Nigeria
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In recent years, Nigeria has experienced a surge in violence targeting Christians, with 2023 being the bloodiest year yet for Islamist attacks against the Christian population. According to a report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), over 8,000 Christians were killed in a 13-month…
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Holy War Zone: Allegations of Military Complicity in Plateau State Christian killings
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Could the Nigerian Military be Enabling Violence in Plateau State? Recent allegations by Rev Timothy Daluk, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) chairman of Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State, have brought to light a disturbing possibility: the Nigerian military may be complicit in the violent attacks on Christians in…