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The complexity that the African continent is faced with regarding disarmament is deeply rooted in the inability to curb small arms and light weapons trafficking, which has fuelled various conflicts through misuse by state and non-state actors. Despite regional initiatives and civil society projects, arms proliferation and misuse are rising. It can be viewed from […]

Forensic mental health care is an intricate fusion of psychiatric care and the complexities of the criminal justice system. Across the world, best practices on forensic mental health are established to meet the therapeutic demands of traditional psychiatric symptoms. Internationally recognized best practices on forensic mental health provide a framework for delivering optimal mental health

Banditry heightens the insecurity in the Northwest. This scenario has persisted, resulting in short-to-long-term economic challenges, displacements, the loss of lives and livelihoods, and a humanitarian crisis. The region comprises seven states (Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Jigawa). Zamfara, Kaduna, Katsina, and Sokoto states are the most impacted by conflict, while neighbouring Kano,

Over 60,000 lives were lost to Nigeria’s security challenges in the last decade. Violent conflicts such as insurgency, banditry, farmer-herder disputes, gang wars and separatist agitations have continued to afflict the country. These issues have led to killings, property destruction, worsening poverty, and displacement. According to John Campell and Robert Rotberg (2021), “if a state’s

Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have been trailed by victories, losses, pockets of violence, resentments and intense post-election reflections. There is a new focus on the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections scheduled for March 18, 2023. This focus is burdened by several tales of election-related violence and perceptions of electoral malpractice reported during

Political vigilantism is a global phenomenon. Political vigilantes, sometimes called “footsoldiers,” refers to resorting to illegal means to achieve local political objectives. The practice originated in the United States in the late 1700s, but in recent years, many countries, including South Africa, Ghana, and Tanzania, have experienced incidents of political vigilantism. Nigeria is also not

Nigeria’s general elections will kick off on the 25th of February 2023 against the backdrop of security and economic challenges. In the last couple of months leading to the polls, political declarations, primary elections, peace accords, court cases, and campaign promises have been the order of the day. These activities have intensified political conversations and,

On January 27, 2023, Nextier conducted a nationwide face-to-face poll of eligible voters in rural and urban communities in Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.  The polls show Labour Party leading the voters’ preference at 37 percent of the survey respondents.  The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured 27 percent of the survey responses, while the

On January 27, 2023, Nextier conducted a nationwide face-to-face poll of eligible voters in rural and urban communities in Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.  The polls show Labour Party leading the voters’ preference at 37 percent of the survey respondents.  The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured 27 percent of the survey responses, while the