Her Missing Son Returns In Her Dreams
“I enjoyed editing several stories this year, but this one stayed with me because of how Sabiqah narrated it with an intimate voice that draws you directly into the woman’s inner world: the dreams, the dread, the relentless memory of her child.
The writing does more than tell a personal story; it brings the national crisis of missing persons in Nigeria into sharp, human focus. The storytelling lets the reader feel the ache without forcing it, turning one woman’s sorrow into something universally recognisable and impossible to look away from.”
– Johnstone Kpilaakaa, Sub-editor and head of standards.
Widowed by Boko Haram, Swept by Floods, but She Refused to Sink
“It was written by Abdulkareem Haruna; therefore, there was almost no serious work from my side. It’s best for me because it tells a story of resilience. The story of a woman who could have abandoned everything and buried herself in despair, but she refused to be drowned in the abyss of two big tragedies: the Boko Haram war and a natural disaster.”
– Aliyu Dahiru, Head of the Extremism and Radicalism desk
From Elephants to Warthogs: The Shadow Wildlife Trade Financing Boko Haram in Nigeria
“One thing I love about this story is the adrenaline of promptness and emergency it gave while editing it. We were working on a tight deadline, and it needed to be delivered excellently. The reporter, Al-amin Umar, made this a lot easier because he understood his role and did it to the best of his ability. He followed guidelines religiously and ensured the story came out well. The subject matter was also crazy to probe within limited time and resources. But we pulled it through regardless. It’s a story worth celebrating.”
– Ibrahim Adeyemi, Investigations Editor
Displaced People with Disabilities Face Severe Struggles in Borno Camps
“Disabled people’s stories are usually underreported, especially those in IDP camps. This story, by Abubakar Mukhtar Abba, is very in-depth and takes us on a journey into what it means to be displaced and disabled in an unaccommodating environment. It pointed out their struggles with accessibility and how that impacts their health and the community generally, highlighting why accessibility is a fundamental right and benefits society in general. It also shows how a lack of inclusion pushes disabled people away from camps, causing social, environmental and health problems due to how they are excluded from society.
This story brings those at the fringes of society into the spotlight while maintaining their full humanity and dignity.”
– Hauwa Abubakar Saleh, Assistant Editor, Features Desk
The Intersection Between Healthcare and Loyalty to Terror Groups
“We are still finding out the ways lives have been affected following the USAID suspension. I find this story particularly enlightening because it shows us how everything affects everything, you do not readily think loyalty to a terror group intersects with healthcare.”
— Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye, Audience Growth and Engagement Editor
This newsletter highlights stories on resilience, loss, and survival, bringing attention to overlooked issues in Nigeria, with a focus on personal narratives.
Key features include Sabiqah’s touching piece on a mother's dreams of her missing son, reflecting the widespread issue of missing persons. It shares a widow's courage in overcoming tragedies brought by Boko Haram and natural disasters as narrated by Abdulkareem Haruna.
The issue of the shadow wildlife trade, financing terrorism, is explored with urgency by Al-amin Umar, showcasing investigative prowess under pressure. Additionally, Abubakar Mukhtar Abba sheds light on the struggles faced by disabled individuals in Borno camps, emphasizing the dire need for inclusion to ensure their rights and wellbeing.
Lastly, it examines the relationship between healthcare access and alliances with terror groups, revealing the complex interplay impacting communities due to national and international policies.
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