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,…
Lake Chad Region Youths Share Perspectives on Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention
Plan International and its partners hosted a youth-led side event in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria as part of activities preceding the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors…
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…
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,…
Nigerian Military Confirms 22 Soldiers Killed in Ongoing Operations Against Terrorists
The Nigerian military has confirmed that 22 soldiers lost their lives during a recent clearance operation against terrorist strongholds in the North East, specifically in…
Empowering Marginalised Nigerians, Protecting Human Agency in AI-Driven Education
Every year on January 24, the world marks the International Day for Education to celebrate the role of education in peace and development. This year’s…
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…
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…
Cradling Babies, Forsaking Dreams: Teenage Pregnancies Strain Lives in Nigeria’s Rural Communities
“If I could go back in time, I would change my fate,” Deborah Salama said, her eyes fixed on the child resting on her lap.…
Borno’s Broken Bridge: Residents Suffer as Youths Build Alternative Amid Official Neglect
On Sept. 10, 2024, a collapsed dam in Maiduguri, northeastern Borno State, led to devastating floods that affected about a million people. Aside from 37…
Rising Insecurity: Spotlight on the Damboa Tragedy in Nigeria
The recent attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, a remote village in the Damboa local government area of Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, raises…
One Girl’s Ordeal With Sexual Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy in Northeastern Nigeria
When Fatima Hassan* met Jamil at the Islamic and Arabic Study Centre in the Pompomari area of Damaturu, Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, in 2018, they…
A Night Of Destruction – HumAngle
VOV 120: A Night Of Destruction | RSS.com One night in December, terrorists attacked a small community in Gombe, northeastern Nigeria, leaving behind burnt ruins.…
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…
The Pains and Struggles of Nigeria’s Forgotten IDPs in El-Miskin Camp
Deep within the sprawling city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, lies the El-Miskin camp, housing hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who fled…
‘A Death Trap’: Commuters Frustrated Over Abandoned Maiduguri-Damaturu Highway Project
On a warm afternoon in April 2023, Audu Bala, a 50-year-old commercial driver, gripped the steering wheel of his car tightly while driving from Maiduguri…
ISWAP Attacks Security Post in Borno, Kills 1, Leaves with Patrol Truck
On Saturday, Dec. 21, residents of the Dalori community were enjoying a peaceful evening, with children fast asleep and the night offering the perfect atmosphere…
Rural Communities in Nigeria’s Borno Struggle for Basic Amenities
Baba Aji Fariya, an elderly man with a weathered face and tired eyes, gazes down a sandy path leading out of his village, Fariya, in…
Here Are Our Reporters’ Favourite 2024 HumAngle Stories
Almajiri Children Grow Old, Too. But What Happens When They Do? Almajiris in the Tandari community of Borno, northeastern Nigeria, Sept. 10, 2023. Photo: ‘Kunle…
Prisoners and Correctional Officers Build Bridges through Chess in Nigeria’s Borno
In a rare sense of camaraderie, inmates and officers at the Maiduguri Medium Custodial Facility in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, are discovering common ground through…