While the Dangote/newly constructed/state-of-the-art refinery stands/operates/processes in Nigeria, bringing hope/prosperity/opportunities to a region once ravaged by conflict, Boko Haram's terror/violence/grip remains undiminished/a significant threat/a formidable challenge. The group continues/persists/rages its brutal campaign, targeting/attacki

This effective mix of subnational electric power struggles and religiously oriented id politics in an uncertain democracy altered the region’s political landscape. This was a very important improvement taking into consideration the enhanced importance of religiopolitical patronage networks. The recently-minted earth champion and report holder -