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The Lie That Refuses to Die: Islam, Violence, and the Myth of "Killing for Heaven"

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- One of the most dangerous lies ever told about Islam is the claim that it teaches people to kill in the name of God and promises them "72 virgins" as a reward. This lie has been re... Read More


The Ambassador Is The Message: Reading France's Strategic Signal To Nigeria

Nigeria, Dec. 17 -- States do not make important diplomatic decisions casually. Major postings, especially in volatile regions, are rarely accidental. They are signals, sometimes subtle, sometimes lou... Read More


Nigeria Should Be Wary of Its Closeness With France

Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- Why history, power, and present danger demand caution. Nigeria's regional leadership is being contested today, not because Nigeria lacks strength, ideas, or legitimacy, but becaus... Read More


Is Social Media Good for Nigeria? A Mirror, a Megaphone, and a Minefield

Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- Social media has become the loudest public square in Nigeria. From dawn till midnight, Nigerians argue, mobilize, expose, entertain, trade, insult, educate, and sometimes destroy o... Read More


A New Frontier Of Terror: Why The Northwest Is Entering Its Most Dangerous Era Yet

Nigeria, Dec. 12 -- Something alarming has happened in Bukkuyum, Zamfara State, something that should shake every policymaker, security agency, opinion leader, and ordinary Nigerian out of complacency... Read More


The North Must Act Now: Turning Forests, Ranches, And Youth Power Into A New Economy

Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- There comes a moment in history when a region must decide whether it will continue repeating old mistakes or seize the opportunity in front of it. For Northern Nigeria, that moment... Read More


If Nigeria Can Act Decisively in Benin Republic, It Can Also Save Nigeria

NIGERIA, Dec. 9 -- Nigeria shocked the world this week. For months, Abuja had been warning powerful nations, especially the United States, to respect our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Yet, ov... Read More


How Nigeria Defused A Global Crisis: The Untold Story Of A Diplomatic Masterstroke

NIGERIA, Dec. 5 -- There are moments in the life of a nation when its greatest strength is not measured in military might or economic power, but in the depth of its maturity under pressure. In recent ... Read More


General Christopher Musa: A Call to Rise, A Mandate Not to Fail

NIGERIA, Dec. 4 -- At this moment in Nigeria's history, General Christopher Gwabin Musa does not need anyone to remind him of the weight resting on his shoulders. The nation is tired, brutally worn do... Read More


Time To Act Now: An Advice to Northern Governors Before Their Next Meeting

Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- The North today faces existential threats more severe than at any point in recent history, threats which, if not confronted urgently and decisively, risk consuming us all. This rea... Read More