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Did You Tell Them to Rescue the Kidnapped? Nigeria’s Politicians, Generals and the Confusion Between Policy and Operations by Lawson Akhigbe
There are some moments in political history that survive long after the politicians involved have left office. Not because of a great speech. Not because of a great policy. But because somebody asked a very simple question and refused to let it escape through the nearest political fire exit. -
The Tragedy of Victory Reviewers: Alfred Ilenre
The Tragedy of Victory is a book written by Brigadier General Alabi Isama, providing the inside knowledge and information about the separatist war in Nigeria from 1967- 1970https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/23/the-tragedy-of-victory-reviewers-alfred-ilenre/
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Nigeria’s “Poorest General” and the Cost of Elite Corruption
In 1993, during the dark days following the military takeover that brought Sani Abacha to power, one Nigerian Army officer took an unusual step. Instead of consolidating his position within the new regime, he walked away.https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/08/03/nigerias-poorest-general-and-the-cost-of-elite-corruption/
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Sahel Regional Security Dynamics: A Multifaceted Analysis (as of late 2025–early 2026)
The modern Sahel crisis traces back to the 2011 Libyan collapse, which flooded the region with weapons and fighters, reigniting Tuareg rebellions in northern Mali in 2012. This enabled Islamist groups to seize territory, leading to French intervention (Operation Serval in 2013, later Barkhane). Initial gains were undermined by persistent weak governance: corruption, urban-rural divides, ethnic tensions (e.g., Fulani pastoralists vs. agricultural communities), and state absence in rural peripheries. -
⚡️ Nigerian Army arrests prime suspect, Philip Gokas, in the murder case of Alhaji Adam Idris Gabud, the Fulani leader. Gokas was apprehended at a soccer spectator center in Lagos. The body of the leader was found in Bauchi State after he went missing. Operation Save the Haven Tactical Team successfully recovered the body and handed it over to the family. The army is committed to bringing justice and preventing further violence in Plateau State. #NigerianArmy #Arrest… https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1950468/articles/197522818/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon