Radio Silence: The Fragility of Independent Broadcasting in Nigeria
In many towns and cities across northern Nigeria, the voices once carried on the airwaves to inform, empower, and provoke reflection have dimmed to whispers…
One Chance: Inside Abuja’s Unending Crime Wave of Car Abductions and Burglary
“‘Oya Oya, tell am make him wire us ₦200k before we leave you; if not, na Kaduna we go carry you go like this,” yelled…
Death Toll Nearing 151, With Thousands Displaced Following Deadly Mokwa Flood
No fewer than 115 persons have been reported killed after a devastating flood submerged several communities in Mokwa in Niger State, North-central Nigeria. Communities are…
Lost Homes, No Aid: The Forgotten IDPs Uprooted by Terrorists in North Central Nigeria
Musa Murjanatu, 40, was once a thriving trader in Niger State, North-Central Nigeria, where terrorists have taken roots for clandestine operations. As a prosperous merchant…
Beyond The Masks (II): The Struggles of Nigerian Women Living with Mental Health Conditions
One of the hardest parts of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for Emily Audu* is becoming emotionally tethered to a ‘favourite person’. Her world…
In Nigeria’s Shiroro Town, Terrorists’ Incursions on Power Plant Threaten National Grid (2)
When a national treasure was planted on the shore of Shiroro in Niger State, North-central Nigeria, the locals heaved a sigh of relief. The Shiroro…
Many Killed in Renewed Attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau State
The gunshots began without warning. Residents of several villages and hamlets in the Manguna and Daffo districts of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, North-central…
‘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…
Nigerian Students Protest Abduction of Three Benue Varsity Students
Following the abduction of three students, all women, from the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka Federal University, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, in Makurdi,…
Hit by Violence, Plateau Communities Rebuild with Humanitarian Intervention
For thousands of displaced people in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, rebuilding life after conflict is daunting. The state has endured years of communal violence,…
Post-Injection Paralysis: How ‘Medical Errors’ Left Nigerians Paralysed for Life
Abdulrahman Ibrahim, 32, sits in front of his shop, where he makes shoes, looking out with quiet resilience. His face bears the marks of someone…
Nigerian Students Protest Abduction of Four Benue Varsity Students
Following the abduction of four students, all women, from the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka Federal University, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, in Makurdi,…
Nigeria Can Combat Violent Extremism Beyond Military Might. Here’s How
On Feb. 12, the world marks the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) as a reminder of the devastating impact of violent…
Battling Disability Stigma, Nigerian Woman Push for Change Through Social Media
For Pelemo Ava Nyajo, living with a disability began at the age of two when her mother noticed an unusual curvature in her leg bones.…
Pregnant and Fleeing – HumAngle
VOV 121: Pregnant and Fleeing | RSS.com Jummai, nine months pregnant, fled her hometown in Nassarawa, North Central Nigeria. Nigeria, after hearing gunshots. This isn’t…
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…
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…
Tanker Explosion Claims Many Lives in North-central Nigeria
Many people, including children, have lost their lives in a devastating tanker explosion at Dikko Junction on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Suleja Local Government Area…
Kuchibuyi Explosion Raises Alarm Over Terrorism Threat in Nigeria’s Capital
The sun had barely risen that day in the quiet community of Kuchibuyi, a village in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
The Forest Exploits of Nigeria’s Blood-Thirsty Terrorists
Ali Mainasara can’t forget quickly. He badly wanted to speak about his plight, but no one would ask. A gang of terrorists raided his Kurebe…