The foot broke first. Then the silence. But it was breaking the silence that cost Mustapha Kyari the most; he paid for it with humiliation, punishment, and depression. It started at the Wailo National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Bauchi State, northeastern Nigeria, during the mandatory three-week camp in December 2023. Kyari had […]
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After finishing secondary school, 19-year-old Fatima Umar faced opposition from her father, who was against her plans to continue her education. “But when he saw that I could study close to my matrimonial home, he agreed,” she said. Now, Fatima is pursuing a National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the College of Arabic and Islamic […]
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In Dambam, the concept of dumpsites is unheard of. Instead, waste is seen as a treasure. Farming families gather their waste within their homes throughout the year. They collect and recycle it by decomposing and turning it into manure. Even households not engaged in agriculture give their organic waste to those who farm, creating a […]
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In a concerted effort to combat deforestation in Northeast Nigeria, stakeholders in Bauchi State have put forth a series of guidelines and recommendations aimed at preserving the environment. During a one-day stakeholders engagement on environmental policies and practices organized by the Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation Nigeria, government officials, environmental health officers, […]
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Twelve members of an armed group were killed on Sunday, Dec. 19, during a firefight with security forces in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State in Northeast Nigeria, according to the police. The police spokesperson in the state, Mohammed Wakil, was quoted to have said that at about 11:00 p.m., a joint operation team […]
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Nigerian authorities have announced the discovery of oil and gas deposits in the savannah drylands of the north amid a production drop in the Niger Delta. However, hydrocarbon exploration in the new basin could lead to environmental pollution, endanger wildlife, and be rocked by insecurity. In November, President Muhammadu Buhari visited the Kolmani river field […]
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One after another, passengers alighted from their cars. Two men in their mid-twenties, Mohammed and Tasihu, emerged from a boat to direct the drivers. They had deliberately parked the boat in the middle of the road to prevent them from passing through a route that was no longer navigable. One car, whose driver might have […]
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria recorded more than 100,000 suspected cases of cholera in 2021, the highest number in recent times. Walter Mulombo, WHO Country Representative in Nigeria said the figures were confirmed at a training session on oral cholera vaccine request and campaign planning organised by the Global Task Force on Cholera […]
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Police in Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria have recorded at least 202 cases of sex and gender-based violence in the state from Jan. 2020 to date. Ahmed Wakil, police Public Relations Officer in the state, said the police also arrested a total of 326 suspected SGBV offenders in connection with the recorded crimes within the period […]
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A report by Beacon Consulting, a security risk management and intelligence company has disclosed that a total of 1,031 persons were reported killed, 390 others were abducted in 205 incidents recorded in 34 states across Nigeria in June 2021. The report also revealed that Zamfara, Kebbi, and Niger states topped the chart as a total […]
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Unidentified gunmen on Thursday abducted Hon. Abdulmumin Ningi, a top politician and former majority leader of the 8th Bauchi State House of Assembly, the police and other sources confirmed. A source told HumAngle that the politician was abducted close to his residence in Bauchi town. Confirming the incident, Ahmed Wakili, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi […]
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A Divisional Police Officer in Bauchi, northeastern Nigeria has allegedly tortured three persons accused of stealing chickens, BBC Hausa reported. Two of the victims instantly died and the other one is currently receiving treatment for fractures in his legs due to the beatings, the report said. Abdulwahab Bello, who escaped, told BBC Hausa Service that […]
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