Nigeria can’t be intimidated by insurgents – First

"Nigeria can’t be be intimidated by insurgents – First" is an editorial by *The First* (the opinion section of *The New York Times*) arguing that Nigeria must resist giving in to the threat posed by Boko Haramu and other insurgent groups. The piece stresses that conceding territory or negotiating under pressure would embolden militants, undermine state authority, and jeopardize regional stability. It calls for a coordinated military response, stronger regional cooperation, and sustained political will to protect civilians and preserve Nigeria’s sovereignty. Views Nigeria