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…
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…
Buried Wealth, Stolen Futures: The Hidden Costs of Artisanal Mining in Borno
One Friday afternoon in January, I was led to the Dogon Daji mining site in Gunda, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. There were over 20 men…
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…
Standing Tall – HumAngle
VOV 122: Standing Tall | RSS.com What do you do when your son is abducted by Boko Haram and groomed to fight for them, while…
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…
#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…
Scars of War (II): The Young Lives Torn Apart by Boko Haram
When Boko Haram stormed Bama town in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, on Sept. 2, 2014, seven-year-old Rahama Haruna Maibale and five-year-old Mustapha Bukar were living there…
Scars of War (I): Children Caught in Nigeria’s Boko Haram Conflict Battle Trauma
In 2009, 15-year-old Abba Kyari had just finished his final exams for junior secondary school and travelled to Mafoni Ward in Maiduguri, the capital of…
Haunted by War: Nigerian Soldiers Battle Trauma After Fighting Boko Haram
Segun Akogun*, a sergeant in the Nigerian Army, left the war-torn streets of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, in 2018. Seven years later,…
Demolition Fallout: Inside the Controversy Surrounding Maiduguri Airport’s Expansion
For 17 years, Hajiya Aisha called Shuwari Five, an airport-adjacent community in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, home. It was where she raised her four children, where…
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…
Jubilation as Borno’s Displaced Community Gets New Shehu Years After Insurgency
Dikwa, a border community in Borno State, North East Nigeria, erupted in celebration on Saturday, Feb. 8, as it officially installed its 13th Shehu, Ibrahim…
Yobe’s Multi-Billion Naira Maternity Complex Sits Idle as Mothers Struggle for Care
Months after his inauguration in 2019, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, initiated the construction of a Maternal and Neonatal Child Health (MNCH) complex at…
Mega School with Mega Struggles: Inside Yobe’s Struggle for Quality Education
As one drives along the Gujba-Maiduguri Byepass Road in Damaturu, capital of Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria, the New Bra Bra Estate comes into view.…
Hundreds Stranded as US Aid Suspension Shuts Healthcare Centres in Nigeria’s Conflict Areas
In Konduga, a rural community in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, a healthcare facility run by Family Health International (FHI360) previously treated over 200 patients daily, offering…
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…
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…