Festus Iyorah

From Nigeria to Kashmir and Catalonia: The rising costs of separatism

As secessionist movements gather momentum globally, countries without an institution to review the grievances of these groups are likely to experience economic crises.

Community elders unite to end deadly Christian-Muslim clashes in Nigeria

Tit-for-tat killings between Muslims and Christians of northern Nigeria have renewed but local elders are trying to resolve the differences as the government is playing a fencesitter role.

In Nigeria, dissent is curbed with brute force

The new government, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, has given a free hand to the police to brutalise people, especially the youth, as well as members of various social movements.

Contracting Covid-19 helped reunite Nigerian children with their families

Children enrolled in Almajiri seminaries barely see their parents, but the pandemic has changed that, triggering a debate in Nigeria.