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…
Newcastle star Jacob Murphy, 29, approached over shock switch of international allegiance from England
JACOB MURPHY has reportedly been approached about switching his international allegiance.The 29-year-old winger is enjoying an impressive season for Newcastle in the Premier League. 3Jacob…
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,…
The Devastating Impact of School Fire Disasters on Nigerian Education
On the night of Feb. 4, a tragic fire outbreak occurred in an Islamic school in the Kaura-Namoda area of Zamfara state, North West Nigeria,…
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…
Can Nigeria’s Digital Visa Initiative Enhance National Security?
In January, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced that all visa applications would be digitised by March this year. The minister assured Nigerians of…
How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent? | Demographics
Today on The Stream: We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.Research conducted by…
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.…
Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Highlights Persistent Security Threats and the Struggle for Stability
The Lake Chad Basin, which straddles four neighbouring countries—Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria—continues to grapple with numerous challenges that undermine the region’s stability, despite ongoing…
Can Digitisation Solve Nigeria’s ‘Thesis Waste’ Problem?
Where is the final destination of a thesis in Nigeria? Does it rot in a decaying library of a tertiary institution where no one cares…
Nigeria Takes Action to Secure HIV/AIDS Treatment Amid Uncertainty Over US Funding
In a move to protect Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS, the Nigerian government has approved nearly ₦5 billion for the procurement of HIV treatment packs. This…
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…
From Captivity to Uncertainty: A Young Nigerian’s Quest to Rebuild After Abduction
When Mukhtar Umaru trudged barefoot through dirt and thorns to escape from his abductors in Zamfara, North West Nigeria, about two years ago, one thought…
Imavov knocks out former UFC champ Adesanya to stake UFC title claim | Sport News
Nassourdine Imavov stakes title-fight claim with defeat of former UFC champion Israel Adesanya in Saudi Arabia.Nassourdine Imavov scored a sensational second-round knockout of former UFC…
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…
Thousands of Nigerian children detained in Kano over ‘security threat’ | Education
NewsFeedThousands of children in the northern Nigerian city of Kano are struggling to survive on the streets. The state’s religious police have launched a campaign…
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,…
Can Digital Technology Fix Efficiency and Accountability in Nigeria’s Government Agencies?
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) established the DocFlow and the MDA Naira Payment Solution in January, it aimed to improve official workflows, efficiency,…