This research investigates the dramatic expansion of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
in the last few years. Militant activity has expanded in terms of frequency and severity of …

Does the reference to regional hegemony in the African context apply to Nigeria? This study
examines this question in line with increasing claims in academic and diplomatic circles of …

Federalism is a formidable mechanism for managing plural societies. However, ethno-
religious conflicts have tended to impact the effectiveness of the federalist logic in Nigeria …

ABSTRACT The Boko Haram terrorist group's philosophy and activities have been subjected
to different interpretations among the Nigerian populace. Such interpretations follow …

This paper highlights some of the probable risk factors to the Boko Haram insurgence and
strategies to address religious violence and insurgent related activities in Nigeria. The paper …

The Nigerian state is caught in the crossfire of national insecurity arising from the insurgency
of various rogue groups. The most prominent of these groups, and one whose activities have …

This paper examines whether ECOWAS will be able to address the challenges of
governmental instability and national security breakdowns that its member states have been …

Abstract Over the years, Boko Haram has raised international headlines due to its terrorist
activities which caused significant security threat to the peace and stability of Nigeria. This …

Given its population size, economic strength, military capability and foreign policy directions,
in past years Nigeria has been considered a major regional power in Africa. Clearly, this …

Drawing on the core commitments of Critical Terrorism Studies, and mostly, the ethic of
emancipation, this article focuses on the Boko Haram insurgency to investigate recurring …