The Crisis Room

Between 2014 and 2025, at least 1,880 students have been abducted across Nigeria. It’s a staggering number on its own, but it becomes even heavier when you realise these are children whose dreams, confidence, and sense of safety have been repeatedly disrupted. And this tragic pattern continues. Just this Monday, Nov. 17, in Kebbi State, terrorists abducted at least 25 students of the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga. Today on The Crisis Room, we talk about the effect of this abduction on children.

Tinubu's presidential pardon has stirred debates across NIgeria. What does this mean for justice, accountability and Nigeria's security? We ask these questions in this new episode of #TheCrisisRoom featuring Abba Hikima and Shettima DanAzumi.

Every week at HumAngle, we track the state of insecurity across Nigeria: the attacks, abductions, armed clashes, displacements, and the lives caught in between. All of it feeds into the HumAngle Insecurity Tracker, a data-driven project documenting trends, patterns, and stories behind the numbers. Today, we ask: What does an insecurity tracker reveal about the state of a country? What do these numbers say about security policies, responses, and the future of communities at risk?

On The Crisis Room, we’re following insecurity trends across Nigeria. According to UNICEF, Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world, an estimated 20 million. That’s one in every ten children globally. Many of them roam the streets of towns and major cities without guardianship or structured education. And behind those numbers are cycles of neglect, forced labour, trafficking, and recruitment into armed groups. It’s a very quiet crisis, but one with consequences that could worsen insecurity, poverty, and instability for generations. Today, we’ll hear from experts and advocates on how Nigeria got here and what it will take to break the cycle.

On The Crisis Room, we’re following insecurity trends across Nigeria. Nigeria’s security landscape is a complex and multifaceted one. The dynamics differ according to each region. In Borno State, there is the Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgency, and complications resulting from the government’s resettlement efforts. In this episode, we will be hearing the voices of some HumAngle reporters as they offer insight from their respective regions of coverage.

On The Crisis Room, we’re sounding the alarm. This week: a powerful conversation with MSF on Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis—where aid workers fight to save lives on the edge. But we’re not stopping there. In the coming episodes, we will dig into the tangled roots of insecurity, mass displacement, and how climate change fuels conflict across Africa. The stakes are real. Tune in, share, and stay ahead of the story.

On #TheCrisisRoom today, we're joined by Mahdi Garba, a humanitarian reporter at HumAngle, who provides updates on the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Production Team: Sabiqah Bello, Mardi Garba, Usman Abba Zanna Executive Producer: Ahmad Salkida For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com.

On this episode of The Crisis Room, our Lake Chad editor will be having a conversation with Dr Barkindo Saidu, Director-General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency about the State’s resettlement programme. Production Team: Abdulkareem Haruna, Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu and Anthony Asemota Executive Producer: Ahmad Salkida For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Follow this link to listen to our other podcasts https://humanglemedia.com/podcast/

In this episode of The Crisis Room podcast, Adejumo Kabir engages in a crucial conversation with a senior police officer from the Imo State Police Command. This officer shares firsthand insights into the challenges faced by security operatives working to ensure the safety of lives and properties in the region. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the Southeast Nigeria conflict and the efforts to maintain peace and security. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com Follow this link to listen to our other podcasts https://humanglemedia.com/podcast/

Despite the recent military coup in Niger, jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State continue to wreak havoc on civilians and military targets. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of this crisis, with insights from Aliyu Dahiru who has closely monitored the situation. Production Team: Sabiqah Bello, Aliyu Dahiru, Usman Abba Zanna Executive Producer: Ahmad Salkida For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Follow this link to listen to our other podcasts https://humanglemedia.com/podcast/

The spread of terrorism in the country's northwestern region led to the rise of vigilante groups, some of whom came to be known as Yan Sa Kai. This gave way to repeated attacks on innocent Fulani, an ethnic group that has been fingered to be a powerhouse for many terrorists over time. Here, The Crisis Room speaks with Umar Yandaki, a journalist who has been on the trail of such happenings in the region.

Russian mercenary company Wagner has been very active in several countries across Africa, what does the death of the company’s head Yevgeny Prigozhin mean for the continent? On The Crisis Room this week we speak to Drew Hinshaw, a journalist who uncovered details of Prigozhin’s final tour of his operations here.

In recent years, Borno State has grappled with annual flooding, a stark contrast to the receding waters of the Lake Chad. These extreme weather events, predicted by climate scientists, are frequent. This week on #TheCrisisRoom, we ask Dr. Dogo Saje, a lecturer and climate change activist the tough questions.

As the coup in Niger prolongs, neighboring countries are struggling with their unique challenges in the face of escalating uncertainty in the region. Hosted by Sabiqah Abdul-Ghaniy Bello Production Team: Sabiqah Abdul-Ghaniy Bello and Usman Abba Zanna The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow this link to listen to the Vestiges Of Violence podcast. https://humanglemedia.com/podcast/

Since the coup in Niger, a number of things have happened. In this episode of The Crisis Room, we hear from Hannah Rae Armstrong, a writer and policy adviser with over a decade of field-based experience. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffi Nuhu Production Team: Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu and Usman Abba Zanna The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida.

On this episode of The Crisis Room, we hear from a lawyer about where the law stands on police brutality and manhandling of civilians. Hosted by Usman Abba Zanna

Extremist violence is trickling down to West Africa’s coastal countries. Why is this happening and what is being done about it? Find out in the latest episode of #TheCrisisRoom

Radicalization has been on the rise in Africa, with religious extremists operating in countries like Somalia, Libya, and Nigeria. In this episode of The Crisis Room, we discuss how people of various religions become radicalized. Hosted by Hauwa Saleh Abubakar and Hauwa Shaffi Nuhu

In this episode of The Crisis Room, we explore the factors that drive people to join extremist religious groups in Nigeria and the Sahel. Host: Hauwa Saleh Abubakar and Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu

On Today's Episode of The Crisis Room We will be discussing with Chitra Nagarajan the issues around Gender and Conflict in Nigeria.