Boko Haram Sharia Reasoning and Democratic Vision in Pluralist Nigeria

The Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria

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Boko Haram: The Greatest Security Threat to the Sovereignty of Nigeria

The greatest security threat to the sovereignty of Nigeria today is the Boko Haram insurgency. The terrorist have carried their campaign of terror up to the police force headquarters. These developments led to the belief in many circles that Islam and terrorism are synonymous. The paper in its attempt to capture the issue of National security in Islam describes the Qur’anic schools that intend ...

The impact of the Boko Haram insurgency in Northeast Nigeria on childhood wasting: a double-difference study

Background This research examines the relationship between violent conflict and childhood wasting in Northeast Nigeria, where residents have been subjected to fighting between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram - an extremist Islamist movement - since 2009. Methods Using two Demographic and Health Surveys from before and after the Boko Haram insurgency started, a double-difference (differ...

Aftermath of Boko Haram violence in the Lake Chad Basin: a neglected global health threat

Correspondence to Dr Abiodun Emmanuel Awosusi; Abiodun.awosusi@ gmail.com The Boko Haram violence in the Lake Chad Basin has resulted in a humanitarian crisis. Since the violence began 7 years ago, more than 20 000 people have been killed. Farms, schools, health facilities and other key infrastructure have been destroyed. Over 20 million people residing in the region which comprises parts of Ca...

Promoting Women’s Rights through Sharia in Northern Nigeria