Benue is under siege. Our communities are grieving. Our lands are soaked in tears. Our farmers, the backbone of Nigeria’s food security, are being driven from their ancestral homes." Governor Hyacinth Alia Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/benue-under-si…

Fear and frustration have become the order of the day in the icy heights of Plateau State. From the quiet farms of Bassa to the thick forests of Barkin Ladi, everyday people are saying, "enough is enough" after the series of attacks Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/can-hunters-fa…

In Ganmo, 75 people came. Our first reaction was that the mobilisation had failed. But Ganmo has roughly 100 households. What looked like underperformance was, in fact, near-complete community representation. Our target was the Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/5-lessons-in-c…

Empowering Youth for Climate Advocacy and Renewable Energy, Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative trained 100 youth in Nasarawa State, equipping them with essential skills to drive sustainable change and climate action. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/empowering-you…

In Kwara State, Nigeria, the tragic case of Hafsoh Lawal exposes the deadly consequences of technology-facilitated gender-based violence. What began as an online connection quickly turned into a brutal reality, highlighting the Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/she-thought-it…

Two journalists from The Middlebelt Reporters, Linus Egwu and Joxzy Otor, have completed HumAngle’s intensive fellowship on community journalism and human rights advocacy in Jos. The three-day training equipped participants with Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/two-middlebelt…

The Renewable Energy Awareness Campaign in Nasarawa State, launched by the Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative, aims to promote sustainable energy solutions. The 10-day social media initiative engaged youth, policymakers, Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/youth-led-soci…

Emmiwuks reaches Sierra Leone on Day 74 of his Nigeria–USA bike journey, greeted with a hero’s welcome and raising awareness for vulnerable children. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/nigeria-to-usa…

As the harvest season drags on, Tikor Nyiev, 45, from Guma, stares at the entrance of his tent, watching the dust rise. The small plot he planted weeks earlier has already failed, its surface split open by heat, the soil hardened Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/displaced-rice…

A major step toward strengthening justice for displaced communities has been taken in Benue State as Lawyers Alert formally commenced Legal Clinics across Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, following official approval from Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/lawyers-alert-…

Climate change is pushing Nigerian farmers into debt and poverty, disrupting harvests with erratic rainfall and flooding. Urgent action, support, and policy implementation are needed to safeguard their livelihoods and future. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/how-climate-ch…

Viral footage and prophetic claims reignite debates on faith, skepticism, and the spiritual identity of African Christianity. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/viral-video-sh…

Alochu Foundation celebrates 20 years of impact in Oju, Benue State, empowering students, pastors, widows and unveiling 2027 support group. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/alochu-foundat…

Nigeria's response to soldier deaths has become numb, as repeated tragedies spark little national outcry or mourning for fallen heroes. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/the-numbing-re…

The tragedy in Jos is more than a headline; it is a reflection of a nation slipping into a habit of routine violence and reactive governance Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/when-death-bec…

KemiAI: A new AI chatbot co-created by survivors, launched by BBYDI to offer vital support against online gender-based violence in West & Central Africa. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/kemiai-brain-b…

In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy, Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative successfully engaged key stakeholders in Nasarawa State’s local government areas (LGAs) to support the Empowering Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/stakeholder-en…

Fear and frustration have become the order of the day in the icy heights of Plateau State. From the quiet farms of Bassa to the thick forests of Barkin Ladi, everyday people are saying, "enough is enough" after the series of attacks Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/can-hunters-fa…

Home births are on the rise in Benue State, not because they are safer, but because public health facilities are broken beyond trust. Pregnant women are turning to unsafe havens of giving birth at home and even patronizing Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/benue-states-n…

Empowering Youth for Climate Advocacy and Renewable Energy, Our Mission Human and Social Impact Initiative trained 100 youth in Nasarawa State, equipping them with essential skills to drive sustainable change and climate action. Themiddlebelt Reporters themiddlebelt.ng/empowering-you…