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Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, a vigilante group battling Boko Haram in north east Nigeria. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye

Vigilantism is flourishing in Nigeria – with official support

Inefficient policing in Nigeria has forced many communities to rely on vigilante groups for security. Despite using force and violence, many groups even have support from authorities.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has moved to address environmental pollution and improve the livelihoods of the Ogoni people. Akintunde Akinleye/ Reuters

What President Buhari can do to help Ogoniland clean up oil pollution

Oil spills have long plagued the Ogoni people living in the Niger Delta. President Buhari is finally doing something about the pollution. But there are flaws in the government’s approach.
The oil fields in the Niger Delta are regularly sabotaged by people living in communities surrounding the fields. Reuters

How peace can be achieved in the Niger Delta

Nigeria must work together with its people to help keep the peace in the Niger Delta.

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