Radical Islam and Insurgency in Northern Nigeria: Tensions and Challenges

Located within a broad appraisal of Nigeria’s nascent democracy, this paper examined the roots and triggers of radical Islam and religious extremism in Northern Nigeria. It also investigated its implication in the region through the lenses of religion and politics. Since 1804, a tradition of jihadis...

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Authors: Onakuse, Stephen (Author) ; Jatula, Victor (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2021
In: Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 10
Further subjects:B Northern Nigeria
B Violence
B Religion
B Politics
B African democracy
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