Orji Sunday

Orji Sunday is a freelance journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He contributes to The Guardian, Al Jazeera, MS. Magazine and African Arguments, amongst others, and covers politics, health, development, environment and conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Nigeria's kidnapping cartels thrive in the absence of governance

Caught between the Boko Haram insurgency and deadly farmer-herder conflicts, kidnapping and banditry are gaining a foothold in Nigeria’s northern areas.

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Nigeria's kidnapping cartels thrive in the absence of governance

Organised crime kills more civilians in Nigeria than Boko Haram

In Zamfara state alone at least 3,000 lives have been lost to banditry in the last five years, a number that's double that of terror-related murders in the country.

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Organised crime kills more civilians in Nigeria than Boko Haram

How the postponement of Nigerian elections could affect the polls

With work, businesses and families at risk, many Nigerians are likely to stay away from the upcoming polls on February 23.

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How the postponement of Nigerian elections could affect the polls

How discarded plastic bottles are turned into affordable houses in Nigeria

The project not only addresses the housing shortage, but also cleans up the streets as well.

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How discarded plastic bottles are turned into affordable houses in Nigeria

Real estate prices soared as Boko Haram waged war in Nigeria

With tens of thousands of people fleeing Boko Haram atrocities and taking refuge in urban centres, real estate prices have spiked, allowing developers to make huge profits.

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Real estate prices soared as Boko Haram waged war in Nigeria

Ignoring death threats, Nigerian radio station resolutely informs people

Dandal Kura Radio International is showing an unwavering commitment toward informing Nigerians about how not to fall prey to Boko Haram's propaganda.

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Ignoring death threats, Nigerian radio station resolutely informs people

Boko Haram victims fight psychological trauma

The survivors of rape and torture in Nigeria have begun to meet counsellors, defying local perceptions and rituals, but the stories are countless and the listening ears are very few.

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Boko Haram victims fight psychological trauma