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The Crisis Room

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This weekly podcast series focuses on crisis signalling and explores existing responses and solutions to crises in Nigeria.

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Episodes

Update On The Humanitarian Crisis In Sudan

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 .

Nov 28, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Analysing The Resettlement Programme In Borno With SEMA

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/...

Nov 14, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Navigating the Southeast Nigeria Conflict

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...

Nov 01, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Expansion Of Jihadist Activities Despite Military Coup In Niger

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://huma...

Oct 17, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Ethnic Profiling In Northwest Nigeria

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.

Oct 03, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 79

What Is Russia’s Future In Africa?

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.

Sep 20, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Climate Change and the Lake Chad Crisis: A Conversation on Conflict and Resilience

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.

Sep 05, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 77

How Does The Niger Coup Affect Neighboring Countries?

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/...

Aug 22, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 76

How Is Mediation Going In Niger Amid The Coup?

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.

Aug 08, 202316 min

On Police Brutality In Nigeria

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

Jul 18, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 74

What Leads To Radicalization In Africa

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

Jun 06, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 72

What Drives People to Religious Extremism?

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

May 23, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Are Extremist Groups In Sahel Exploiting State Failure

The Sahel is struggling with the activities of violent extremist groups. On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, We speak with Yvan Guichaoua about a new study on the interaction between civilians and these groups. Hosted by Hauwa Saleh Abubakar and Murtala Abdullahi

Apr 18, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 69

An uphill Battle Awaits Nigeria's New President

Nigeria's new president will inherit a long list of complicated security problems, we speak with Chidi Nwaonu about what can be done differently. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Hauwa Abubakar Saleh.

Apr 04, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 68

What Is Nigeria’s Flood Risk For 2023

Nigerians expect the rainy season to commence fully in a few weeks and pave the way for cooler temperatures, particularly in the country's north. We spoke to an environmental educationist on the possibilities of flood and how it can be mitigated. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffi Nuhu Production Team: Anthony Asemota. 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 O...

Mar 21, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Concerns Trailing Nigeria’s Governorship Election

Today on TCR we speak with Mukhtar Halilu Modibbo's from Connected Development(CODE) on Nigeria’s presidential election and expectations for the state elections on Saturday. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi. Production Team: Anthony Asemota. 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....

Mar 07, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Nigeria's 2023 Elections and Disinformation Threats

On Today's episode of the crisis room @Murtalaibin and @KunleAdebajo discuss election disinformation and the upcoming election on Saturday. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Kunle Adebajo Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. 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/...

Feb 21, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Weathering Climate Security Risk In Sahel

On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, we discuss with Jan Vivekananda of Adelphi Berlin on weathering the risk associated with climate and environmental trends in the Sahel. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Hauwa Saleh Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. 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://humang...

Feb 07, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Crisis Signaling and Risk Mitigation In Nigeria

This week's episode of The Crisis Room looks at crisis signals and early response in Nigeria. Our Guest, the Director General of the country's early warning centre, speaks on the issues around risk detection and mitigation. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi and Hauwa Saleh Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. 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...

Jan 24, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 63

The State Of Mental Health Crisis For People In Conflict Areas

When violence occurs, lives are lost, properties destroyed. A lot of the time, children lose their parents, siblings. But another thing that suffers is their mental health. On this episode of The Crisis Room, we hear from a child psychologist. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. 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 list...

Jan 10, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Review Of The Year And The Outlook For 2023

On Today's episode of The Crisis Room, We review the year and discuss the outlook for 2023 with our guests, the CEO of Beacon consulting, Kabir Adamu and Kunle Adebajo.

Dec 27, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Gun violence in Nigeria

Nigeria is facing widespread violence that has led to the loss of lives and displacement. On Todays EP of the Crisis Room, we discuss with Muhammed Akinyemi and Adejumo Kabir the role of guns in fueling violence in the country.

Dec 13, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 60

The Missing Schoolgirls in Northwestern Nigeria

11 Birnin Yauri School girls remain in captivity over a year after their abduction, despite the constant information flow and little attempt by the terror group to mask their location. Today on The Crisis Room, we speak with Umar Yandaki about the conditions of the girls and their families, as well as his discovery. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connect with u...

Nov 29, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 59

The Dilemma Of Resettlement In Nigeria's Northeast

Thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees have returned to their communities. This is part of efforts by the Government to build resilience. However, there are also concerns about the quality of life and lack of access to livelihood and humanitarian assistance. In this week's episode, we look at the journey so far. Hosted by Kunle Adebajo Production Team: Murtala Abdullahi and Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedia.com. Connec...

Nov 15, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Abduction Trends In Nigeria’s South

Students in Nigeria returning to school after the prolonged ASUU strike are vulnerable to abductions. Today on The Crisis Room, we have a conversation with Mr Muhammed Ashraf, who had to pay a ransom to secure the release of his younger sister. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Anthony Asemota. 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...

Nov 01, 20225 minSeason 1Ep. 57

The Urgency of COP27 For Nigeria

As Nigeria heads to #COP27, the country is struggling with the effects of extreme flooding. Today on #TheCrisisRoom, we discuss with @HabibaDaggash on Climate Change and Nigeria's interest at COP27.

Oct 18, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Analysing Nigeria’s Flood Problem

In this episode of the Crisis Room, we discuss the flood situation in Nigeria, its impact on lives and properties, and what government response has been. Hosted by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu Production Team: Anthony Asemota. 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/...

Oct 04, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Commerce, Peace and Security In Northeast

The conflict in Northeastern Nigeria has caused thousands of deaths, displaced more than two million people, and left over 8 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. In today's episode of The Crisis Room, We discuss with Teniola Tayo the role of commerce in driving resilience and a sustainable pathway for peace and security in Northeastern Nigeria. Hosted by Murtala Abdullahi Production Team: Anthony Asemota. The Executive Producer is Ahmad Salkida. For more stories, visit humanglemedi...

Sep 20, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 54
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