Despite Charcoal Ban, Forests Continue To Disappear In Nigeria’s North East
Returning home upon completing his dawn prayer, 39-year-old Bukar Gana* quickly prepared to be on his way. He gathered his belongings – an axe, a…
When IDPs Vote: Conflict Chipping Away At Political Freedom Where It Matters Most
On the eve of Nigeria’s last presidential election, around 4 p.m., Ibrahim Hassan wore one of his finest clothes, grabbed his voter card, exited his…
High-Tech Teaching Aids In Borno Gather Dust Despite Multimillion-Dollar Investment
The government of Borno state in northeastern Nigeria spent millions of dollars about a decade ago to purchase 500 K-Yan teaching devices and train 40…
UNICEF, Borno State Gov’t Build Healthcare Clinic For Conflict-Affected Children
With support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Borno State government in Northeast Nigeria has unveiled a cutting-edge Primary Healthcare Clinic aimed at…
One School’s Attempt At Bringing Education Back To The Displaced
One morning in January 2015, Hafsat Bukar woke up to a violent attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Baga, a town in the northeastern Nigerian…
Breaking Barriers: Organisations Making A Difference For Women In Nigeria
Kaltume Adamu was one of those considered an expert in female genital mutilation by many mothers in her community in Borno, North East Nigeria. Because…
Abandoned Public Hospitals Pushing Nigerian Villages Into Deadly Health Crisis
On the outskirts of Borno, North East Nigeria, Malamari village grapples with a dreadful healthcare system, causing distress for about 5,000 residents. Three years ago,…
Thousands Afflicted As Measles Cases Surge In Maiduguri
Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, is causing alarm in communities in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria. In the last quarter of 2023, the state recorded…
The Ignored Mental Health Crisis Among Men And Why It’s Dangerous
As a child growing up in Adamawa state, North East Nigeria, Jeremiah Garvin* was sexually assaulted many times. He hung out with older boys in…
Local Organisations Greening Northern Nigeria Through Tree Planting
Growing up in the Biu local government area of Borno State in North East Nigeria, Usman Aliyu enjoyed different types of fruits every quarter, and…
Landmine Deaths Resurge In Northeast Nigeria Amid Insurgents’ Mass Surrender Claims
A peaceful Saturday afternoon in Gubio, located in Borno State in North East Nigeria, was interrupted by an explosion that tragically took the lives of…
Mechanics Are Converting Generators To Use Gas Amid High Fuel Cost In Nigeria’s Borno
The English proverb ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ best describes what is taking place at Ko’oma Adam’s generator repairs workshop. Situated in the Maiduguri…
Corps Members In Bauchi State Are Reportedly Lacking Access To Medical Care
On Nov. 24, 2023, Mustapha Kyari was deployed to serve in Bauchi, North-East Nigeria, under the mandatory National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), which Nigerian undergraduates…
Warabe: A People Fighting Terror To A Standstill In Borno
The youth of Warabe should have been scared to death. Over 50 terrorists, on motorcycles and bicycles, firearms blazing, stormed their settlement. They, on the…