Journalist
‘Insurgency in Borno State will end in two years, God willing’
Governor says attacks have dropped by 90% and all that is left is to ‘deal with the remnants’ – the pockets in the Lake Chad region, Sambisa Game Reserve and […]
How disabled persons survived the devastating flood
‘When I heard his voice screaming my name – it was in the early hours of that Tuesday morning – I knew something was wrong; something bad, something terrible was […]
Borno flood victims say the government is ignoring them
Displaced persons in unofficial camps have not received any relief aid from the government even though they lost all their possessions in the flood and are struggling to survive. Displaced […]
National malaria vaccine rollout begins
Malaria is not just a health crisis, it is a financial and developmental emergency that hampers productivity and slows down the national economy as a result of illness and death […]
Resettlement challenges hard to overcome
Increased attacks by insurgents – including kidnappings – lack of good schools, unemployment and skyrocketing food and transport costs make it difficult to survive in resettled communities. Growing insecurity and […]
More than 100 houses in floodplain demolished
Residents with houses on riverbanks, waterways and low-lying land are anxious – they cannot afford to rent a house on higher ground and the government is refusing to compensate them. […]
Two men in critical condition after farmer-herder clash
Borno State farmers are pleading with the government to beef up security – or appoint a mediator – to stop herders’ livestock from trampling their crops and devouring the produce. […]
Five soldiers die in dawn gun battle in Borno State
Borno State governor says the attack is a painful reminder of the ‘heinous desperation of the adversary to torpedo our modest achievements and cause panic in our communities’. Five Nigerian […]
Borno State residents get their long-awaited day in court
For years the court has lain dormant, its doors closed as the insurgency gripped the state, disrupting vital services and cutting off access to justice for many individuals in Borno […]
Nine protesters in Maiduguri arrested for displaying Russian flag
As Russian embassy denies any involvement in protests, Nigeria’s security chief warns demonstrators that waving the Russian flag constitutes treason and will be treated as such. Nine protesters remain in […]
