De-Escalation | Intervention

Ode to Politics

Posted By: adminon: July 17, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Benue South, Deputy-Governor, Gov Hyacinth Alia, Ochetoha K'Idoma, Robert Merton, SwangeNo CommentsViews:

By Fred Akpowo Jacob On the morning of July 12, 2026, suspected armed herders descended upon Akpachi community in Ugboju District and Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area. B... Read more

Siege Cuts Off Nigerian Travellers As Otukpo Protests a 3-Day Long Bandit Attacks

Posted By: adminon: July 12, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Agro-industrial plants, Ardo Risku Muhammad, Benue State, Fulanisation theory, Idomaland, Otukpo-Nobi, Textile mills, UgbojuNo CommentsViews:

Otukpo, one of the two most urbanised townships in Benue State of Nigeria has been blocked off the country. Protesters have closed entry into as well as exit from the town. Not even Mister C... Read more

Gov Dauda Lawal’s Security Approach of Paying No Ransom to Bandits in Zamfara State

Posted By: adminon: July 11, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Financial incentives, Gov Dauda Lawal, Zamfara State, Zamfara State Community Protection GuardsNo CommentsViews:

By Chris Kwaja Context Banditry and kidnapping have become major security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West, particularly in Zamfara State. Upon assumption in office, May 2023, Govern... Read more

When Abuja Became Idoma Land

Posted By: adminon: July 08, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: 'Okoho', Apa State, Benue South Senatorial District, Idoma Day, Ochetoha K'IdomaNo CommentsViews:

Like every other ethnic minority in the world, the Idoma feel vulnerable. This comes to the fore in their individual and collective selfs, especially now when, for the first time since inde... Read more

The Genealogy That Does Not Inherit A Civilisational Verdict on Ochonu’s Boko Haram

Posted By: adminon: June 29, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Colonialism, Dan Fodio, Fodiawa jihad, Genealogy, Kanem Bornu, Mutumin Kiriki, Northern Nigeria, Sokoto Caliphate, ‘Islam only’No CommentsViews:

Introducing a Series A book is as good as what its readers, particularly reviewers and critics, make of it. For, in the Roland Barthes’ wilderness, the author ‘dies’ as soon as s/he is done... Read more

Immigrants Didn’t Create Our Economic Crisis – South African Labour Unions

Posted By: adminon: June 19, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: African people, Chauvinism, COSATU, De-industrialisation, Exploitation, FEDUSA, NACTU, SAFTU, Tribalism, ‘Black - on - black violence’No CommentsViews:

South African labour fronts have said violence against immigrants in the country is not the way to go. The fronts presented their joint position at a June 17th, 2026 media outing, the conten... Read more

Africa Needs a Radical Plan to Tackle 15m Youth Job Crisis

Posted By: adminon: June 18, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: ADIF, AfCFTA, Agenda 2063, ECA, ILO, Job-rich growth, Sustainable DevelopmentNo CommentsViews:

There is a sense in which the Inter-Press Service story below which is already in circulation is striking. Its interpretation will vary, depending on each reader but most readers will take a... Read more

Nigeria Stands at a Dangerous Crossroads – Radical Democratic Activists

Posted By: adminon: June 09, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: AES, ECOWAS, Intelligence sharing, Judiciary, Radicalisation, Youth employmentNo CommentsViews:

We are a group of concerned Nigerians, alarmed at increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation and desirous of sharing our concerns with fellow citizens. Our assessment of the state of the Nati... Read more

Transitional Justice As Nigeria’s Walk Away From Uncertainty to National Healing and Sustainable Peace

Posted By: adminon: June 06, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Civil war, Communal conflicts, Democratic governance, Electoral violence, INSURGENCY, Large-scale human rights violations, Military coups, Political instability, Transitional justice, Truth-seeking, Victim centered approachNo CommentsViews:

In one sentence, a scholar of peace is saying that Nigeria cannot experience peace if it continues with its attitude of sweeping things under the carpet rather than thorough scrutiny and jus... Read more

The Nigerian Navy @ 70: Maritime Power, National Security and Strategic Relevance in the 21st Century

Posted By: adminon: June 02, 2026In: De-EscalationTags: Maritime power, National security, Nigerian Navy, Ship building, Strategic moment, Tomorrow’s uncertaintiesNo CommentsViews:

By Chris Kwaja, Ph.D., fspsp Introduction The sea has always been central to Nigeria’s economic prosperity and national security. With over 850 kilometres of coastline, vast offshore o... Read more