August 2016

23 August 2016
CNBC Africa
Nigerian militants ready to negotiate with government
The news of the announcement of ceasefire by the Niger Delta Avengers and the commitment of the militant group to negotiate with the Nigerian government has been received as a welcome development as the country is grappling with its worst economic crisis in decades…

7 August 2016
Guardian Nigeria
Apprehension as soldiers take over 30 states
In a bid to curb insecurity in the country, the high command of the military has deployed troops to 30 states of the federation, a development that has however, led to apprehension in some communities…

4 August 2016
Premium Times
Insecurity: Soldiers deployed in 30 of Nigeria’s 36 states – Report
Nigerian military personnel can be found on active deployment in no fewer than 30 states of the federation, tackling internal security threats that ordinarily should have been left to the police and paramilitary agencies to contain, a report said Wednesday…