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…
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…