North-East
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Accountability
High-Tech Teaching Aids In Borno Gather Dust Despite Multimillion-Dollar Investment
The government of Borno state in northeastern Nigeria spent millions of dollars about a decade ago to purchase 500 K-Yan…
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News
UNICEF, Borno Gov’t Build Healthcare Clinic For Conflict-Affected Children
With support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Borno State government in Northeast Nigeria has unveiled a cutting-edge…
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Features
One School’s Attempt At Bringing Education Back To The Displaced
One morning in January 2015, Hafsat Bukar woke up to a violent attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Baga, a…
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Features
Breaking Barriers: Organisations Making A Difference For Women In Nigeria
Kaltume Adamu was one of those considered an expert in female genital mutilation by many mothers in her community in…
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News
Thousands Afflicted As Measles Cases Surge In Maiduguri
Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, is causing alarm in communities in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria. In the last quarter…
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Development
Abandoned Public Hospitals Pushing Nigerian Villages Into Deadly Health Crisis
On the outskirts of Borno, North East Nigeria, Malamari village grapples with a dreadful healthcare system, causing distress for about…
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Gender & SGBV
The Ignored Mental Health Crisis Among Men And Why It’s Dangerous
As a child growing up in Adamawa state, North East Nigeria, Jeremiah Garvin* was sexually assaulted many times. He hung…
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Features
Local Organisations Greening Northern Nigeria Through Tree Planting
Growing up in the Biu local government area of Borno State in North East Nigeria, Usman Aliyu enjoyed different types…
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News
Landmine Deaths Resurge In Northeast Nigeria Amid Insurgents’ Mass Surrender Claims
A peaceful Saturday afternoon in Gubio, located in Borno State in North East Nigeria, was interrupted by an explosion that…
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Features
Mechanics Are Converting Generators To Use Gas Amid High Fuel Cost In Nigeria’s Borno
The English proverb ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ best describes what is taking place at Ko’oma Adam’s generator repairs…
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