Nigeria’s Lithium Boom: A Blessing or a Curse for Local Communities?
The Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Nasir Idris, recently announced that some Chinese investors will set up a lithium processing factory in northwestern…
Police Confirm Landmine Explosion in Borno, Injuring Security Officers
On the evening of March 11, a police Rapid Response squad (RRS) on routine patrol triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists…
Terrorists Emerging in North Central Nigeria Over Low Ransom Payments in North West
On Thursday, March 6, villagers in the Kyaram community in the Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, caught a terrorist leader off guard.…
A School in North East Nigeria is Helping Children Overcome Insurgency Trauma
The school premises buzz with energy; laughter rings out, pencils glide across paper, and feet stomp rhythmically in dance. Beaming smiles replace the wary expressions…
Many Stranded as Tanker Explosion Wreaks Havoc in Nigeria’s Lagos
A devastating tanker explosion which occurred in Lagos, southwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday night, has caused widespread destruction and left many commuters stranded. The incident occurred…
ISWAP Claims Attacks on Nigerian Military and CJTF in North East Nigeria
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks targeting the Nigerian military and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in…
#HumAngleAt5: Five HumAngle Alumni Share Their Journeys in the Newsroom
When terrorists stormed Federal Government College (FGC) Birnin Yauri, North West Nigeria, on 17 June 2021 and kidnapped 89 students, Umar Aminu Yandaki—then a reporter…
#HumAngleAt5: Five Years Of Impact And Cutting-Edge Journalism
On March 2, HumAngle celebrated five years of courageous journalism, with reporters risking their lives and a dynamic team working behind the scenes to deliver…
#HumAngleAt5: How Our Audience-Inclusive Approach Is Improving Africa’s Narratives
At HumAngle, we have always understood that storytelling is a two-way communication enriched by the passionate voices of our community. Just as the mission has…
From Crisis to Solutions: HumAngle’s Impact on Accountability and Peacebuilding in Nigeria
When HumAngle launched five years ago, the mission was simple: “to investigate and report how violent conflicts affect everyday people and find [and document] solutions…
Beyond the Bylines: The Unseen Players Shaping HumAngle’s Journalism
When you think of ‘Humans of HumAngle’, your mind likely drifts to reporters—the names behind the bylines seen frequently. However, there are others in the…
‘We Survived’: Benue Varsity Students Regain Freedom After a Week in Captivity
Three students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University (JOSTUM), formerly the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, in Benue State, North-central Nigeria, have regained their freedom after…
Global Terrorism Index: Nigeria Ranks Sixth, with 565 Fatalities in 2024
Nigeria has ranked sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, with a score of 7.658, moving up from eighth place in 2023 and 2024. According…
#HumAngleAt5: The Evolution of Conflict Reporting and HumAngle’s Innovative Approach
In 2009, when Mohammed Yusuf first began the process of what would later culminate in a terror group declaring war on the Nigerian state, there…
#HumAngleAt5: Five Iconic Investigations That Defined the Last Five Years
As HumAngle celebrates five years of fearless and investigative journalism, we look at some of our most impactful stories that have shaped the narrative of…
#HumAngleAt5: The Bold Idea Transformed into Conflict Reporting in Africa
When he was declared wanted in 2016, many teeth tattled that another man had “fallen into the Nigerian government’s net”. Accused of fraternising with Boko…
#HumAngleAt5: Five Years of Chronicling Insecurity and the Urgency for Reform
There is a crisis in Nigeria, a smouldering fire of insecurity that has turned vast regions of the country—particularly the North and the Sahelian fringes—into…
#HumAngleAt5: HumAngle Strengthens Governance with New Advisory Board Appointments
HumAngle has appointed a new advisory board, bringing together leading voices in journalism, media innovation, human and digital rights, security, and social impact. As a…
#HumAngleAt5: What’s Next for Humanitarian Journalism in Africa?
The streets of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and the epicentre of Nigeria’s humanitarian crises, hum with resilience. Here, the aftermath of conflict and…
Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why | HIV/AIDS News
United States funding cuts to HIV/AIDS programmes in many African countries could lead to hundreds of thousands of deaths on the continent, health experts and…