HumAngle Foundation

From mastering digital tools for stronger storytelling to understanding the delicate balance required in conflict reporting, participants in the workshop, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, say they have gained insights that will shape more ethical and impactful journalism.

Trends from the show that despite counter-insurgency and anti-kidnapping efforts, kidnapping across the country continues to be a concern, especially as educational facilities remain vulnerable.

You can read our conflict trend brief here:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HumAngle-Tracker-May-2026.pdf

As you may have seen in the news, most of these abductions took place in Oyo, Borno, and Zamfara states, with the North West region accounting for 59% of the fatalities recorded in May.

According to the , here are the states with the highest fatalities:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HumAngle-Tracker-May-2026.pdf

May data from the reveals a trend that shows the vulnerability of communities despite ongoing security responses.

How? The month recorded 196 abductions and 545 fatalities.

Take a look:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HumAngle-Tracker-May-2026.pdf

What happens when journalists are given the right tools, mentorship, and community to grow?

The participants of the workshop, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, show that it leads not only to fresh perspectives but also provides a chance for them to advocate for themselves and their newsrooms.

The Men Lining Up to Replace Al-Minuki - HumAngle Following the assassination of Al-Minuki in a joint United States and Nigerian military operation, men are lining up to replace him.

It has been over a month since we wrapped up the workshop, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy. However, the work is not over!

Our participants have taken the lessons back to their newsrooms and are empowering their colleagues with practical skills and fresh perspectives.

The numbers from the point to more lethal, high-impact terror attacks, revealing a stronger operational capacity among armed groups and gaps in civilian protection.

You can read the complete report here:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HumAngle-Tracker-April-2026-.pdf

According to the , Sokoto and Zamfara emerged as the states with the highest number of kidnapping cases in April.

A total of 549 people were kidnapped within the month alone.

Here is a breakdown:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HumAngle-Tracker-April-2026-.pdf

The April edition of the is here, and it shows that last month had the highest number of insecurity incidents since 2026 began.

Fatalities increased from 453 in March to 546 in April, highlighting a worsening security situation in Nigeria.

Take a look:https://humanglemedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HumAngle-Tracker-April-2026-.pdf