North-West Archives

Silhouette of armed figure with abstract, chaotic background featuring weapon-like shapes and crossed-out icons.

Abdullahi AbubakarFebruary 24, 2025

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Backed by His Mother, Terrorist’s Recovery From Coma Sparks a New Wave of Horror in Zamfara

When a notorious terrorist faced a deadly attack from a rival armed group, his mother threatened a local community, for…

Analyses

People walking in a group on a path, carrying bags on their heads. They are dressed in colorful clothing, with trees in the background.

Ibrahim AdeyemiFebruary 20, 2025

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‘No Place Like Home’: Tears of Nigerian Refugees in Neighbouring African Nations

When everyone is homesick, Wajiga Zakariyau has no place to call home. As for families, they vanished when terrorists attacked…

Emergencies

A group of people gathered around a Nigerian Red Cross worker outdoors, with trees and a vehicle in the background.

Abdullahi AbubakarFebruary 19, 2025

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Over 50 Locals Severely Injured by Gunpowder Explosion in Zamfara

Over 50 local traders were victims of a gunpowder explosion on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Talata-Mafara Central market in…

Analyses

Outdoor classroom ruins with a chalkboard, surrounded by debris and greenery in the background.

Naomi JohnFebruary 14, 2025

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The Devastating Impact of School Fire Disasters on Nigerian Education

On the night of Feb. 4, a tragic fire outbreak occurred in an Islamic school in the Kaura-Namoda area of…

Armed Violence

Map highlighting Zamfara state in Nigeria with its capital, Gusau. An inset map shows Zamfara's location within Nigeria.

Abdullahi AbubakarFebruary 13, 2025

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Newlywed Couple, Chief Imam Among 20 Locals Abducted in Nigeria’s Zamfara State

Terrorists operating in Zamfara, North West Nigeria, have abducted about 20 locals, including a central mosque imam and a newlywed…

Analyses

Silhouetted figures holding rifles against a cloudy sky background.

Abdussamad Ahmad YusufFebruary 12, 2025

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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…

Analyses

A group of masked individuals on a dirt road, one holding a woman’s arm, another with a rifle, and a third on a motorcycle.

Adejumo KabirFebruary 12, 2025

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TIMELINE: 195 Nigerians Kidnapped in January Amid Rising Fear and Outrage

At least 195 Nigerians were kidnapped in various tragic incidents across the country in January, according to HumAngle Tracker. The…

Armed Violence

Illustration of people attacking a red van on a rural road, with bullet holes visible on the vehicle and an injured person inside.

Adejumo KabirFebruary 11, 2025

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TIMELINE: Nigeria Records 524 Deaths from Various Tragic Incidents in January

At least 524 people lost their lives in various tragic incidents across Nigeria in January, according to HumAngle Tracker. The…

Featured

A bustling outdoor market with people shopping, motorbikes parked, and sugarcane on the ground.

Alamin UmarFebruary 10, 2025

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Ransom Payments Fuel Terrorism and Exploitation in Nigeria’s Vulnerable Communities

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The young man was in anguish when he spoke. He had spent…

News

People and vehicles gather on a dusty road, some sitting, waiting, while others stand and walk around. Trucks and cars are parked closely.

Abdullahi AbubakarFebruary 7, 2025

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Northwest Nigerian Miners Block Highway to Protest ‘Extortion, Intimidation’

Scores of gold miners staged a protest along the Jabaka federal highway over what they described as “incessant intimidation by…

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