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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 and uncertainty. The flood which was as a result of the collapsed dam affected over a million people. While no fewer than 37 lives were lost, at least 400,000 others […]
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Baba Aji Fariya, an elderly man with a weathered face and tired eyes, gazes down a sandy path leading out of his village, Fariya, in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. His expression is heavy, mirroring the struggles of his community. Over the last two decades, Fariya has grown from a small settlement to a community of […]
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At Bakassi Camp in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, a quiet resolve marks the faces of women who, months after a devastating flood, find themselves still grappling with survival. This afternoon, the women, from their thirties to their fifties, gather to share their stories of resilience. Among them is Yagana Muhammad, who recalls how she had […]
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Bukar Zarami, a seasoned farmer from the Gongulong community, Jere Local Government Area of Borno, is one of those severely affected by the devastating floods that swept through the northeastern state of Nigeria on Sept. 10. With over three decades of farming experience, Bukar told HumAngle that he has never witnessed a flood of such […]
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The bustling atmosphere in Dalori, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, hides the harsh reality of life in the community as many groups gather in circles to share tales of resilience. Dalori is one of the communities targeted by many attacks from Boko Haram, including suicide bombers in the past. The worst of these attacks occurred in […]
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Walking through the well-constructed compound of Al-Habib Islamic Institute, now repurposed as a shelter for flood victims from Dikwa Low-Cost Area in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria, it would be easy to assume that all basic needs are being met. Yet, the reality of the women and girls living there tells a far different story. A pressing […]
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Jumbam Musa, a 40-year-old farmer in the Jumbam community, Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, cultivated his farmland with care, and the income from his agricultural business was enough to take care of his immediate family. But the devastating floods experienced in the community in the last five years have left his farm in ruins. However, this […]
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In Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, the bustling Post Office area has become the hub for a quiet revolution. Once a rarity, electric cars now transport passengers to some locations in the metropolis, including Polo, Damboa Road, Custom, and Abbaganaram. Among the daily commuters is Hadiza Abdullahi, a resident who has embraced this new mode of transportation. […]
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Amid the pressing challenges of waste management and environmental degradation, young innovators in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, are emerging with bold solutions to transform their communities. Ibrahim Ali, 34, the founder of Kariye Green Bio Energy, is one of the leaders of this new movement. Driven by a desire to address the environmental and health […]
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Under the blazing midday sun of Gomboru Liberty in Borno, northeast Nigeria, Ali Yerima, a youth advocate and chairman of the Gomboru Youth Association, was in full concentration, sweat trickling down his face, as he carefully adjusted the last tree to be watered for the day. The tree, one of many he recently planted in […]
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Fatime Hassan, 22, looks back on her teenage years with a blend of emotions. At 14, her parents invited a professional doctor to their home in Gwange Zawiya, a community in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, to conduct a procedure on her. This procedure marked her passage into adulthood in the Shuwa Arab culture. It was her […]
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On July 6, a much-needed downpour soaked the Dikwa Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, bringing a sense of renewal. For 62-year-old Goni Ibrahim, this was a signal of hope. The next day, with a spring in his steps, he gathered his farming tools, mounted his bicycle, and set off for his […]
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