‘I am Really Tired’: Maiduguri Flood Survivors Share Struggles and Resilience in Bakassi Camp
At Bakassi Camp in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, a quiet resolve marks the faces of women who, months after a devastating flood, find themselves still…
Borno’s Flood-Affected Farmers Continue to Face Devastating Losses
Bukar Zarami, a seasoned farmer from the Gongulong community, Jere Local Government Area of Borno, is one of those severely affected by the devastating floods…
The Unseen Costs of Maiduguri’s e-Waste Recycling Market
It was a cold Tuesday morning in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria. Shop apprentices, owners, and traders were opening their businesses in the Babban Layi area, a…
Boko Haram Releases Shocking Video of Beheadings in North East Nigeria
In a chilling resurgence of violence, suspected members of Boko Haram have released a graphic video depicting the brutal beheading of four people recently abducted…
Photo Essay (II): Vestiges of Buildings Destroyed by Maiduguri Flood
For thousands affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, recovery is another long journey of pain and adversity. The devastating floods have…
Nigerian Gov’t Deploys 2,000 Water Pumps to Drain Floodwaters in Maiduguri
The Nigerian government has deployed 2,000 water pumps to assist residents of Maiduguri, Borno state’s capital in North East Nigeria, evacuate water from their flooded…
Photo Essay (II): Vestiges of Buildings Destroyed by Maiduguri Flood
For thousands affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, recovery is another long journey of pain and adversity. The devastating floods have…
Maiduguri Flood: MSF Raises Concerns Over Cholera, Malaria Threats
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed concerns over the looming threat of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri following the devastating floods that have unsettled…
Maiduguri Floods: The Unfortunate Series Of Events That Led To The Breakdown Of Alau Dam
When flooding submerged towns and villages of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in North East Nigeria, a wave of terror gripped the atmosphere. Thousands…
Flood-Related Prison Break in Maiduguri: Many Inmates Still Missing
Facts are beginning to emerge following an alleged flood-induced prison break on Tuesday that saw more than 400 inmates escape after flood waters breached the…
Maiduguri Flood: Dozens Still Trapped And Missing As Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Fatalities
Two days after severe flooding hit Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeast Nigeria, rescue operations are battling against the odds, as many residents…
Flooding Displaces Thousands in Nigeria’s Maiduguri, Forcing School Resumption Delay
In the wake of severe flooding caused by overflowing dams, thousands of displaced residents in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, are seeking shelter in public schools under…
Borno Government Reopens IDP Camps As Maiduguri Faces Severe Flooding
On Sept. 13 1994, Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria was devastated by a catastrophic flood that claimed numerous lives and destroyed homes and infrastructure. Today, exactly 30…
Norwegian Refugee Council Expresses Concern Over Maiduguri Flooding
An international aid group, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), has expressed concerns over the recent flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, saying it will…
Siblings Drown In Illegal Excavation Pool In Nigeria’s Borno, Community Demands Gov’t Action
The village of Jibrinti in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, is in mourning after the tragic deaths of two siblings, Amma-Zarah and Muhammad Ibrahim, both under…
Tunde Onakoya To Nurture Chess Talent Among Displaced Children in Maiduguri
Nigerian chess master and child education advocate Tunde Onakoya arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria, last Friday, Aug. 30, to promote chess and unlock…
Two Years After, Borno’s Resettled Communities Endure Hunger, Insecurity, And Neglect
Inna had just settled her youngest child back to sleep after his fourth restless stirring due to hunger when she heard movement outside her tent.…
Female Students At The Forefront Of Nigeria’s Largest Campus Solar Plant Project
Despite comprising the majority of the workforce in many African countries, women hold less than 20 per cent of science and engineering jobs on the…
Wild Poliovirus Detected In Nigeria’s Borno Four Years After Eradication
Four years after the World Health Organization declared Nigeria wild poliovirus-free, a related case has been detected in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The state’s Commissioner…
WHO Donates Medical Aid As Malnutrition And Child Mortality Surge In Nigeria’s Borno
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated essential medical and nutritional supplies to the Borno State Government, aiming to save the lives of thousands of…