Northern Nigeria Perspective - Special Edition Northern Nigeria Perspective Quarterly Journal of Policy, Politics & People VOL. 1 • SPECIAL ISSUE ENDORESED BY ADC PUBLISHED: AUGUST 2026 [IMAGE PLACEHOLDER: His Excellency Alhaji (Dr.) Atiku Abubakar, GCON - Waziri Adamawa and Former Vice President of Nigeria] THE AGENDA TO RESCUE NIGERIA COME 2027 Restoring Stability, Rebuilding Education, & Igniting Economic Prosperity From the Desk of the Coordinator Dear Readers, As Nigeria approaches the critical political crossroads of 2027, Northern Nigeria urgently requires a media platform that is bold, analytical, and uncompromisingly committed to our region’s development. This special edition of Northern Nigeria Perspective —our premier issue endorsed by the A...

Dahiru Yusuf Yabo   Introduction Northern Nigeria , a historically significant region with deep cultural, religious, and political influence, is under relentless assault—not only from violent extremist groups but from a well-orchestrated web of internal and external conspiracies aimed at undermining its unity, progress, and global standing. The persistent insecurity, the rise of Boko Haram , banditry , and splinter terrorist cells across various ethno-religious backgrounds, are neither accidental nor organic; they are the byproducts of a sophisticated, well-funded campaign to destabilize Arewa by exploiting its social fabric. International actors, including certain Western NGOs , diplomatic agencies, and strategic governmental institutions, play a dubious role in exacerbating the crisis, using humanitarian aid, human rights rhetoric, and foreign policy tools to manipulate internal dynamics. Meanwhile, some domestic figures and institutions—particularly the Christian As...