HumAngle’s Managing Editor Selected for Global Fellowship
HumAngle’s Managing Editor, Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu, has been selected as a 2025 Journalism Fellow of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics…
Bullet Kills Child in Terrorist Midnight Attack on Jere Community in North East Nigeria
Residents of Kaleri, a community situated in the Jere local government area of Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, were thrown into panic when suspected insurgents launched…
90% of Global Islamic State Terrorist Attacks Happen in Africa — Report
The Islamic State (IS) has turned Africa into its primary battlefield, with its affiliates launching waves of deadly attacks across Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic…
Gridlock Persists, With Many Feared Dead in Nigeria Tanker Explosion
A devastating tanker explosion occurred on Wednesday evening in the Karu-Kugbo axis, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi expressway, North-central Nigeria, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed…
Nigerian Graduates Struggle as JAMB Withholds Admission Validation
Loveth Adam’s future was bright in 2018 when she was admitted to study Anatomy at the Ambrose Ali University (AAU) in Edo State, South-South Nigeria.…
Resettled Families in North East Nigeria Battle Land Access, Hunger
For many displaced families in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, hunger is an everyday struggle. Since the government shut down camps in Maiduguri and resettled them…
Trapped Between War and Peace: A Former Boko Haram Fighter’s Dilemma
Markaz: The centre of an emerging extremist movement Manzir Lawan was barely 14 when his parents enrolled him in Mohammed Yusuf’s Islamic school in 2007.…
Visually Impaired Students Face Discrimination in Nigerian Universities Despite Laws
On a sunny morning in mid-October 2024, Chikamso Ogbu* stood by the front wall of Okpara Hall, one of the female hostels at the University…
How Conflict Worsens Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant yet often overlooked mental health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. Characterised by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue following…
Nigeria’s Lithium Boom: A Blessing or a Curse for Local Communities?
The Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of Nasir Idris, recently announced that some Chinese investors will set up a lithium processing factory in northwestern…
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…
Terrorists Emerging in North Central Nigeria Over Low Ransom Payments in North West
On Thursday, March 6, villagers in the Kyaram community in the Danko Wasagu area of Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria, caught a terrorist leader off guard.…
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…
Many Stranded as Tanker Explosion Wreaks Havoc in Nigeria’s Lagos
A devastating tanker explosion which occurred in Lagos, southwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday night, has caused widespread destruction and left many commuters stranded. The incident occurred…
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…
#HumAngleAt5: Five HumAngle Alumni Share Their Journeys in the Newsroom
When terrorists stormed Federal Government College (FGC) Birnin Yauri, North West Nigeria, on 17 June 2021 and kidnapped 89 students, Umar Aminu Yandaki—then a reporter…
#HumAngleAt5: Five Years Of Impact And Cutting-Edge Journalism
On March 2, HumAngle celebrated five years of courageous journalism, with reporters risking their lives and a dynamic team working behind the scenes to deliver…
#HumAngleAt5: How Our Audience-Inclusive Approach Is Improving Africa’s Narratives
At HumAngle, we have always understood that storytelling is a two-way communication enriched by the passionate voices of our community. Just as the mission has…
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…
Beyond the Bylines: The Unseen Players Shaping HumAngle’s Journalism
When you think of ‘Humans of HumAngle’, your mind likely drifts to reporters—the names behind the bylines seen frequently. However, there are others in the…