{"id":101317,"date":"2026-06-17T11:22:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=101317"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:48:22","slug":"when-will-nigeria-win-the-war-against-terrorism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/when-will-nigeria-win-the-war-against-terrorism\/","title":{"rendered":"When will Nigeria win the war against terrorism?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xagcuea\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nWill Nigeria ever win the war against terrorism? As the 2027 general elections approach, this question looms large, especially after recent terror attacks have spread beyond the north to states like Ondo.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a staggering $12.6 trillion spent by Nigeria between 2009 and 2025, the fight against terrorism remains a challenge. Experts point to corruption and mismanagement as significant factors that weaken military capacity and prolong the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>This video delves into the escalating terror threat and questions the effectiveness of current strategies. We examine the financial commitment versus the tangible results and explore why Nigeria is struggling to achieve victory in this critical battle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Nigeria ever win the war against terrorism? As the 2027 general elections approach, this question looms large, especially after recent terror attacks have spread beyond the north to states like Ondo. Despite a staggering $12.6 trillion spent by Nigeria between 2009 and 2025, the fight against terrorism remains a challenge. 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