Nigeria Takes Action to Secure HIV/AIDS Treatment Amid Uncertainty Over US Funding
In a move to protect Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS, the Nigerian government has approved nearly ₦5 billion for the procurement of HIV treatment packs. This…
Special Podcast Episode: One year of The Girls Left Behind
VOV: Special Episode: One Year of The Girls Left B | RSS.com In 2021, the Birnin Yauri abduction happened. After a mass release of some…
Forgotten Patients: Abandoned Healthcare Projects Leave Thousands Suffering in Northeastern Nigeria
Fatima Musa, a mother of three, has battled a painful ailment for months in Yarimari, a small community in the Potiskum Local Government Area in …
Breaking Barriers: How Community-Driven School Brings Hope to Northeastern Nigeria
After finishing secondary school, 19-year-old Fatima Umar faced opposition from her father, who was against her plans to continue her education. “But when he saw…
From Captivity to Uncertainty: A Young Nigerian’s Quest to Rebuild After Abduction
When Mukhtar Umaru trudged barefoot through dirt and thorns to escape from his abductors in Zamfara, North West Nigeria, about two years ago, one thought…
Imavov knocks out former UFC champ Adesanya to stake UFC title claim | Sport News
Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia.Nassourdine Imavov scored a sensational second-round knockout of former UFC…
Recharge the Basin’: Former Nigerian Governor Urges Lake Chad Leaders to Prioritise Water Restoration
Abdullahi Ganduje, former Kano State Governor, urged regional leaders at the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, to refocus on the…
Thousands of Nigerian children detained in Kano over ‘security threat’ | Education
NewsFeedThousands of children in the northern Nigerian city of Kano are struggling to survive on the streets. The state’s religious police have launched a campaign…
The Struggles of Borno’s Loggers Amid Deforestation and Official Extortion
He stood in the doorway, dressed in a grey, faded kaftan worn from days of labour. His left shoulder bore the weight of an axe,…
Can Digital Technology Fix Efficiency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Government Agencies?
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) established the DocFlow and the MDA Naira Payment Solution in January, it aimed to improve official workflows, efficiency,…
3,690 Nigerians Affected as 1.4 Million Illegal Migrants Face Deportation from US
At least 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are faced with deportation as President Donald Trump kick-starts crackdown on illegal immigrants. According to a document…
How Poverty Forces Teenage Boys in Northeast Nigeria to Grow Up Quickly
At just 14, Umar Muhammad Bello from Tsohuwar Kasuwa, Potiskum in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, had lived through experiences that would test even the strongest…
How Nigeria Police Force ‘Betrayed’ Its Own Officers Despite Senate Intervention
Before donning the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) uniform, Amos Olaniyan, in the early ‘80s, worked as a salesman for Samco Company, navigating the bustling streets…
Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum to Tackle Regional Security Issues
The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has organised the fifth Governors’ Forum hosted by the Yobe State Government in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State,…
Abandoned by Her Father, This Young Woman Struggles with the Emotional Fallout of Neglect
Maryam Umar’s* father had faded into the background of her life for the past eight years. Before then, he was a man who flitted between…
Nigeria Police e-CMR Tackling Vehicular Crimes Using Digital Technology
When the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) established the Central Motor Registry over six decades ago, the mandatory registration of vehicle information was done manually. The…
Teenager Faces Motherhood, Stigma, After Sexual Assault in Nigeria’s North East
At just 18, Asabe Hamisu’s* days in Tashan Kurma, a rural neighbourhood in Damaturu, Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria, are heavy with responsibilities far beyond…
Assessing Nigeria’s Digital Battle Against Insecurity Through NIN-SIM Linkage
In January 2024, a family abduction in North-central Nigeria exposed the country’s weak security architecture, stirring up outrage on the internet, tears from relatives, and…
From Disaster to Recovery: Borno’s Government Aid Falls Short for Devastated Families
Following the devastating floodwaters that ravaged Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, in September 2024, hundreds of families were left to grapple with loss…
New Sect Linked to Human Trafficking Emerges in Nigeria
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has uncovered a sect in Kaduna, northwestern Nigeria, linked to human trafficking and child separation. Known as ACHAD Life Mission…