Murtala Abdullahi

Abdullahi Murtala is a researcher and reporter. His expertise is in conflict reporting, climate and environmental justice, and charting the security trends in Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. He founded the Goro Initiative and contributes to dialogues, publications and think-tanks that report on climate change and human security. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Education from the University of Abuja.

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Murtala AbdullahiApril 12, 2021
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Is Lake Chad Shrinking?

The Lake Chad region has been experiencing shrinking freshwater lakes, instability, and a wide-scale humanitarian crisis. Recent studies have shown…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 11, 2021
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Troops Thwart Boko Haram Attack Near Maiduguri

Nigerian troops on Saturday pushed back an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in the Mulai area on the outskirts of…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 11, 2021
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Borno Records Increase In Boko Haram Checkpoint, Attacks, Military Actions In March

Borno State in Northeast Nigeria has recorded over 300 security incidents and attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 11, 2021
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Idriss Deby Seeks To Extend Three-Decade Chad Rule

Chad’s President Idriss Deby is seeking to extend his three-decade rule of the oil-producing Central African country. Deby is running…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 11, 2021
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ISWAP Targets Humanitarian, Police Facilities During Attack In Damasak

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Saturday, April 10, breached the security of the garrison town of Damasak in…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 10, 2021
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ISWAP Insurgents Launch Bold Day Time Attack In Damasak

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents have launched an audacious day time attack on Saturday targeting the garrison town…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 7, 2021
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Local Authority Detains Women For Protesting Food Rationing In Borno

The local authority in charge of food distribution to the vulnerable has detained at least two women for protesting against…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 6, 2021
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Nigerian Military Reach Alpha Jet Crash Site, Continue Investigation

The Nigerian military search team has found the location of the missing light attack jet in the dreaded Sambisa area…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 6, 2021
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Security Community Concerned Separatist Fighters May Target Govt Facilities Outside Southeast

Fears are mounting that the separatist fighters linked with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) might be planning to target…
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Murtala AbdullahiApril 6, 2021
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Southeast Attack: Separatist Fighters May Have Gained Access To Police Armoury

Separatist fighters who attacked Police Headquarters in Imo State, Southeast Nigeria may have gained access to the armoury of the…
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