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The scars of kidnap do not disappear the moment victims return home.
 For many, the real battle begins after the rescue the sleepless nights, the fear, the trauma, and the slow journey back to normal life.

As incidents of abductions and violent attacks continue across parts of Nigeria, women are increasingly becoming targets, leaving many asking: How can they stay safe? And what should survivors do to heal?

Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at how kidnap victims can rebuild their lives, and what every woman should know to protect herself from attack.

For years, classrooms meant to echo with the laughter and dreams of children have become targets of fear.

 From Chibok to Kankara, Jangebe to Kuriga and now Kebbi, armed groups continue to storm schools, abducting students and shattering communities.

Each time, government promises reforms. New strategies. Fresh deployments. Renewed assurances.

 Yet the attacks continue, leaving parents terrified, teachers helpless, and children uncertain about the future of their education.

So today, we ask:
 Why do school attacks still persist in northern Nigeria despite multiple security reforms?

 And what must change to protect the country’s most vulnerable learners?

Join us on today's episode of NIGERIA DAILY.

In Nigeria, genotype goes beyond medicine, it shapes relationships, marriage choices, and family planning.

While focus often rests on sickle cell patients with the SS genotype, questions remain about whether AA people are truly healthier than AS or SS. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we explore these beliefs through the voices of Nigerians and the insights of a medical doctor.

The PDP elected new leaders at its Ibadan convention, but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not monitor the proceedings.

This raises questions about the legal status of the newly elected executives and what could happen to the party’s internal leadership structure moving forward. 

We explore these in this episode of Nigeria Daily.

As the rains fade across Nigeria, farmers are entering the challenging dry season, a time that truly tests their resilience and creativity.

While some embrace irrigation to keep their farms alive, others abandon their fields due to rising costs, water shortages, and harsh weather.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we explore the real challenges of dry season farming and how farmers can adapt to sustain their crops and livelihoods.

If care is not taken, only 50,000 Nigerians may be allowed to perform Hajj in 2026.
The Saudi Arabian government has reportedly decided to reduce Nigeria’s quota from about 95,000 to 66,910  a significant cut that has sent shockwaves through the country’s Muslim community.

For decades, Nigeria has ranked among the nations with the highest number of pilgrims to the Holy Land. But in recent years, the numbers have been dropping and with each new Hajj season, the chances of securing a slot seem to get slimmer.

From exchange rate instability to late remittances by state pilgrims’ boards, under-utilised allocations, and new Saudi health and security standards the list of challenges continues to grow.

But beyond the figures and official explanations, there are deeper questions:
What exactly is behind this steady decline?
How is it affecting those who have saved for years to fulfil this sacred duty?
And what does it mean for tour operators, state officials, and the spiritual life of Muslims in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, thousands of citizens struggle to get timely police response in their communities, while large numbers of officers are assigned to protect Very Important Persons from politicians to business elites.

This episode explores the effects of this continuous deployment on public safety, policing efficiency, and trust in law enforcement.

We hear from a police reform NGO with data and insights, the Nigeria Police Force on what they are doing to address the issue, and a security expert on the implications and alternative ways to protect VIPs without stretching the police thin.

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues its long-standing push for better funding and improved working conditions in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions, a new twist has emerged in the nation’s education sector.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is now calling on private universities to join hands with ASUU in its struggle, arguing that the challenges confronting public universities today could soon spill over into the private system if not addressed collectively.

But the call has sparked debate across the education landscape can private universities, often seen as profit-driven and independently managed, align themselves with a union known for strikes and industrial agitation?
 Or are the two sectors simply too different to share the same platform?

The people of Anambra State have spoken, re-electing Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of APGA as governor.

His victory, though unsurprising, has sparked questions about what it means for other political parties ahead of the 2027 elections. 

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we look at what APGA's victory means for other political parties.

A new bill before the U.S. Congress is proposing visa bans and asset freezes on members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, over alleged links to violent conflicts in the country.

The proposal has stirred tension and debate within Nigeria’s political and security circles.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine who these groups really are, why the U.S. is targeting them now, and what the sanctions could mean for Nigeria.