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The Drug and Sex Lives of Boko Haram Terrorists
Women abducted during the early years of the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, ended up becoming wives of the insurgents. Hauwa Shaffi Nuhu spoke to those who recently escaped about an aspect of their abduction that has been under-documented — the sex life of the insurgents.
One hot night in the deep forests of Sambisa, in northeastern Nigeria, shortly after a military airstrike targeted the Boko Haram settlement where they lived, Amina Mohammed and her husband — alongside many members of the terror group who had fled the location during the bombing — are hurdled up in hiding.
They are under small, inconspicuous tarpaulin tents. It is very uncomfortable because they are trying not to attract attention to themselves, as an aircraft can still be heard hovering above their heads. This means staying still is the surest means of surviving. Still, in the middle of the palpable tension and ensuing danger, she sees her husband approaching her corner of the tent with a familiar expression. She knows what is to come and braces herself for it.
There is no talk; he simply comes to her. The sex is aggressive. So aggressive that it numbs out her inner thighs, and she feels as though there is an organ from deep inside her that may spill out of her vagina. It is not an irrational fear or concern.
She has a friend who experienced a curious incident she believes was prompted by her husband’s use of excessive and prolonged force during sex, which she says was so aggressive that her uterus fell out of her vagina. This friend was married to a Boko Haram member as well.
When Amina’s husband first enters her tent as she sits on a tarpaulin, she notices that he smells of drugs and so knows this is one of those nights he can go several rounds without tiring. The first round lasts two hours, then he rests and goes another round.
He is her third Boko Haram husband, the other two having died — the first, by execution, and the second at the war front. So, by now, she knows the drill. It does not make it any less bearable.
“They make love like horses,” she says, referring to their energy.
“They only care about their satisfaction […] Even when you complain of tiredness, they won’t let you be, as long as you are not on your period, they don’t care. They have sex anywhere, even when we are under attack. Sometimes, even under the tree.”
Even now that she has returned to town, she hears comments about her marriageability.
“People see me and whisper among each other that no man can sexually please any woman who has been married to a Boko Haram member before.”
Uterine prolapse
Uterine prolapse is a condition in which the uterus in a woman’s body falls out of place and protrudes out of her vagina. It usually needs to be pushed back into place. The prolapse occurs when the ligaments and muscles supporting the uterus get weakened and can no longer support it in place.
According to Dr Ishaku Musa, a chief consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Gwarinpa General Hospital in Abuja, “forceful intercourse can damage the support structures of the womb. This now leads to uterine descent, also called uterine prolapse.”
This was what happened to Amina’s friend.
Uterine prolapse is widespread among the women captives, especially due to limited access to medical supplies. Often, it happens during childbirth. Many of the women are girls who were abducted seven to 10 years ago and who have had to grow among the terror group and be married off to its members. Some of them are now radicals as well.
Stephen Yusuf, a doctor at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), explains that the uterus is kept in position by various ligaments. “Repeated pregnancy and delivery weakens these ligaments,” he says. “Or if there is a very large baby. And some other conditions that weigh down on the uterus from above.”
Amina says there wasn’t enough support for child birthing in the terrorist camps. Even though there were sometimes medical personnel, usually those abducted in Maiduguri and Adamawa, they were not enough for all the people needing help.
“All the children I gave birth to there, I did it alone. No doctor, no help […] A lot of women die when giving birth. There is no proper care. When I had my last child, it was my friend that served as a midwife. We used a stick to cut the umbilical cord after the baby was born.”
Drug use among the terrorists
On the day Amina asked her husband for ₦500 to buy tomatoes for food, he not only denied having the amount, he nearly became violent towards her. It would not have been the first time.
But later that same day, he pulled a wad of naira notes from his pockets and gave them to her. It totalled ₦30,000 when she counted it. She became terrified.
“How can someone that refused me ₦500 give me ₦30,000?” she remembers thinking. “I became scared.”
Still, she took it. After handing her the money, he hung his rifle around his neck, then walked out without first wearing his shoes.
When he returned later at night, still barefoot, he informed her his money was missing. ₦30,000 to be exact. She reminded him that he had given her the money. He labelled her a liar and accused her of stealing it from his pockets.
Amina admits that before he gave her the money, she had seen him injecting himself with drugs, as he occasionally did. He was more of the pills-popping type, but sometimes he injected himself too. The effect usually lasted hours.
“I told him he was not in his right senses; that I saw him take the injection, and what was it meant for?”
He told her to keep quiet, asking if she was looking to get him killed. The punishment for drug use amongst Boko Haram members is death. It did not stop the terrorists, including Amina’s husband, from using it in hiding.
Usually, after he had injected himself, he would give her the bottles to bury in the ground, she says. But after she confronted him that day about his drug use, he became suspicious and scared that she might one day out him. So he ordered her to dig up all the bottles from wherever she had buried them, and then give them to him to dispose of himself.
“I went and dug everything out with my bare hands and gave them to him, and he threw them away,” she recalls.
The pills were easier to take for him because then he could just claim they were pain killers. Once, she asked to take the pills to numb the pain she was feeling, and he warned her not to, saying that she would run mad if she did.
“They always say they are pain killers. One time I attempted to take the drug — it is red in colour — and my husband said I will run mad if I take it. How will I run mad when he has not? And they usually take it when they are about to go to the battlefield. They go out of their senses after taking these drugs.”
She did not know it then and would not until she left Sambisa forest but the pills her husband took were mostly tramadol, and the injections, pentazocine.
But Boko Haram members do not use drugs only before going to the battlefields. They also used them in preparation for sex. It made them so energetic and powered up that they could spend an entire night on rounds and rounds of sex tirelessly, Amina says. It was also often aggressive. Another woman, Maijiddah, tells HumAngle that barely three months into her marriage with one of the men in Sambisa, she sought to end the marriage for this reason.
But she could not ask for divorce explicitly. She, therefore, threatened to report his drug use to the terror group’s leadership because it was what powered his violent sexual activities.
Before this, she had first tried to run away from the group. She was caught and locked up in prison for some time.
“He was so into drugs that without it, he would be useless. He was also a dealer. He could spend an entire night on top of me. Sometimes he would sleep off on top of me, and if I tried to roll him off, he would immediately get violent.”
Like Amina’s husband, he also partook in the use of tramadol and pentazocine. When she threatened to report him, he opted to divorce her instead. “He said since I wanted to destroy his life, he would rather divorce me, and he did. That was how I escaped that life.”
After the divorce, she was transferred to a building known as Gidan Zaurawa, she says. A Hausa term that translates to mean ‘House of the single-women.’ It was where women among the terror group who were either divorced or widowed were kept for three to four months before being remarried.
How does Pentazocine work?
Pentazocine is an opioid in the same class as tramadol. According to Dr Yusuf, there are other opioids that can be injected for the purpose of ‘getting high’, like morphine and fentanyl but they are very expensive. Their effect is also short-lived. Pentazocine, known among drug users as ‘Penta’ for short, is cheaper than the rest, in addition to having a more lasting effect.
“It’s usually to numb pain but it also causes euphoria and makes them happy. That’s the major feeling. The feeling of euphoria,” Dr Yusuf says.
“That euphoric feeling might be the reason he took that amount of money and gave it to his wife even though he would not have given it to her normally if he wasn’t under drug influence.”
Any religious justification?
Drugs — intoxicants, generally — are prohibited in Islam. And, since the terror group insists it is Muslim, the use of drugs is generally prohibited among Boko Haram members.
However, the group has seen different stages of evolution and acceptance towards the vice. According to sources familiar with its operations, at some point it started to unofficially overlook the use of hard drugs, especially tramadol, on the basis of it being helpful to them on the war front and therefore necessary for their work. When certain members were questioned about its use, they argued that it usually helped them with strength on the battlefield.
While the use of tramadol, therefore, has always been rampant among the group, it is usually mostly hidden. It is ferried through to the militants from Damboa, according to Maijiddah, usually the same way that bullets are sent down to them through canoes. She also explained that individuals partner with allies who are domiciled inside the towns.
A report published in 2018 described the pill as “the drug of choice for Boko Haram.”
Certain hard drugs have been used, too, by the group to aid amputation due to their limited access to medical supplies. Later, as the group evolved, they began to use the drugs for sex too.
According to women who had been wives of eminent members of the insurgent group, hardcore members of the group are not punished for the use of hard drugs. Sometimes, even high-ranking members were punished, as long as they were identifiable as people with milder or less radical ideologies.
“It’s usually the members that are not hardcore radicals that are punished for it,” one of the women says. “The ones that don’t know what they’re doing, that are only there to fight aimlessly.”
Culled From HumAngle
By Tolu Aiyegbusi
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, creating highly realistic voices, faces, and even emotions, Nigerians are becoming vulnerable to scams, identity theft, and privacy violations.
Experts warn that the rapid adoption of AI technology has outpaced regulatory safeguards, leaving individuals vulnerable to digital manipulation.
At the same time, they stress that vigilance, improved digital literacy, and stronger laws can help citizens safeguard their privacy.
AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media, once the realm of science fiction, have gradually become a powerful tool in the hands of cybercriminals.
According to global projections, deepfake files are expected to grow from approximately 500,000 in 2023 to nearly 8 million by 2025.
Fraud attempts using AI-generated content have surged more than 2,000 per cent over the last three years.
Detecting these digital replicas is extremely difficult, as humans correctly identify fake videos only 24 per cent of the time, according to studies.
Therefore, experts warn that without robust safeguards, AI could be weaponized to manipulate everything from personal finances to political narratives.
In Nigeria, where digital literacy is still developing, these threats are becoming more common.
“Identity hijacks,” in which someone’s likeness is used without their consent, are now becoming a growing concern in Nigeria.
For instance, in one notable case, Fatima Falana, a small business owner in Abuja, wired N50, 000 following a Zoom call she believed came from her former boss.
Unbeknownst to her, the call was an AI-generated deepfake that perfectly replicated her ex-boss’s voice and appearance.
Similarly, Ifeoma Jack, a Lagos-based entrepreneur, transferred N500, 000 after receiving a call from someone impersonating her brother.
“I was shaken,” she said. “I didn’t know what to do”.
These incidents reveal a global trend.
Indeed, in developed markets, surveys indicate that one in four people has received a deep fake voice call in the past year, while nearly a quarter are unsure if they can tell an AI-generated voice from a real one.
Senior citizens are more susceptible, often losing significant sums once deceived.
Moreover, in the United States, AI-related cybercrime cost an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, marking a 33 per cent increase from 2023.
Across Africa, identity fraud has surged by 167 per cent, with Nigeria contributing a major share of these cases.
Overall, deepfakes now account for about 7 per cent of all fraud attempts, a dramatic rise from near-zero just a few years ago.
Experts say regulatory frameworks have struggled to keep pace with AI’s rapid evolution.
For example, while the EU AI Act, which came into effect in March 2026, mandates clear labeling of AI-generated content, many countries, including Nigeria, are still finalising laws to tackle these emerging threats.
In Nigeria, the National Digital Economy & E-Governance Bill, currently nearing enactment, will empower the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to shut down non-compliant platforms.
Additionally, it promotes “biometric sovereignty” by exploring blockchain-based proof of personhood protocols to ensure that digital interactions originate from real humans, not AI servers.
Until such measures are fully operational, the burden of privacy protection falls largely on individuals.
Cybersecurity experts emphasise that citizens must adopt practical measures to safeguard their identities.
In particular, families are now using ‘safe words’; or unique phrases spoken only in person to verify identities during phone calls.
Dr Aisha Mohammed, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Abuja, advised that “limit access to your personal data and be wary of suspicious calls, even from familiar voices.
“Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and keep security software updated.
“Your privacy is compromised when AI can recreate your voice, face, or identity without consent”.
Furthermore, she stressed that public education campaigns are crucial to ensuring citizens understand the evolving threats posed by AI-generated content.
Media experts warn that the impact of deepfakes extends beyond individual financial loss.
Dr James Olabode, a media studies professor at the University of Lagos, noted that the erosion of authenticity threatens public trust in information.
“If people can’t trust what they see or hear, what’s left?” he asked.
In addition, political deepfakes can fuel misinformation, inflame social tensions, and manipulate public opinion.
For instance, in 2022, a video purportedly showing a Nigerian politician making inflammatory remarks went viral, causing widespread outrage, only to be later identified as a deepfake.
Dr Samuel Adeyemi, AI researcher at the African University of Science and Technology, urged citizens to verify information before sharing it online.
“Use fact-checking tools and report any suspicious deepfake content to the authorities. Awareness and early reporting can reduce the impact of these attacks,” he said.
Legal experts stress that personal vigilance must be complemented by strong legislation.
Barrister Emeka Nwosu, a tech policy lawyer in Abuja, explained that digital “breadcrumbs”; from TikTok videos to LinkedIn photos, are being harvested by bots to create near-perfect AI replicas.
“Regulatory frameworks should mandate transparency in AI-generated content, impose penalties for malicious use, and ensure accountability from tech companies,” he said.
While AI offers efficiency and convenience, experts emphasise that citizens must cultivate a culture of digital caution.
Specifically, this includes limiting the sharing of personal information, educating families and employees about AI impersonation risks, and adopting verification measures like safe words or biometric confirmation.
Moreover, organisations handling sensitive data are urged to deploy AI-detection tools, continuously update cybersecurity protocols, and participate in public awareness campaigns.
The rise of AI-generated fakes also presents an opportunity to strengthen regulatory capacity.
Consequently, Nigeria’s government, in collaboration with cybersecurity and tech experts, is exploring national AI guidelines that will require companies to label synthetic media, implement user consent protocols, and report breaches promptly.
Experts believe that such initiatives, combined with public awareness, can reduce the frequency and impact of identity theft, online fraud, and reputational damage.
As AI continues to evolve, Nigerians are at a critical juncture.
By implementing proactive laws, fostering informed citizens, and adopting careful digital practices, the country can navigate this era without compromising privacy and security.
In the meantime, vigilance, skepticism, and strong digital literacy remain the first line of defense against the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud. (NAN)
Medical Misdiagnosis: A Silent Threat in Nigeria’s Healthcare System
By Victor Adeoti
Titiloye Aare’s near-fatal experience with a high blood pressure misdiagnosis highlights a critical flaw in Nigeria’s healthcare system, where medical errors put lives at risk and strain already limited resources.
For many patients in Nigeria, a visit to the hospital is expected to bring relief and healing.
However, growing cases of medical misdiagnosis are raising concerns among experts and patients alike, as wrong diagnoses expose individuals to dangerous treatments and life-threatening complications.
Aare recounted how a wrong diagnosis at a private hospital in February 2025 led to medication that caused her to lose consciousness and nearly cost her life.
She said she was in her shop in Osogbo when she suddenly felt dizzy and fainted while attending to a customer; she was rushed to a nearby private hospital, revived, and later diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Doctors immediately placed her on medication to lower her blood pressure.
However, in April of the same year, she experienced another dizzy spell and again lost consciousness.
She was rushed to a general hospital, where doctors discovered that the medication she had been taking had lowered her blood pressure below normal levels.
“When I asked the doctor why the medication caused me to faint, he explained that it had lowered my blood pressure below the normal range,” she said.
Doctors at the general hospital later informed her that she had been wrongly diagnosed at the first hospital.
Doctors later explained that her condition was vasovagal syncope, a medical condition caused by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, which reduces blood flow to the brain and leads to a brief loss of consciousness.
They warned that the continued use of medication prescribed to lower blood pressure could have severely reduced blood flow to her heart and brain, potentially resulting in death.
Aare’s experience reflects a growing concern about medical misdiagnosis in Nigeria.
While some patients survive to share their stories, others are not as fortunate.
Medical experts say accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective healthcare.
When a condition is correctly identified, appropriate treatment can begin promptly, improving recovery and reducing complications.
Yet misdiagnosis—where a patient’s illness is wrongly identified or overlooked—remains a serious but often underreported problem in many parts of Nigeria.
In some cases, patients receive treatment for illnesses such as malaria or typhoid when the actual condition may be bacterial infections, viral diseases, or chronic conditions.
Misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional incorrectly identifies a disease, delays its identification, or fails to detect it entirely.
This may result in wrong treatment or no treatment at all, often leading to prolonged illness, worsening conditions, unnecessary financial costs, and sometimes death.
A Consultant Paediatrician at Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Funmi Adesokan, said many hospitals, particularly public ones, lacked the diagnostic equipment needed for accurate patient evaluation.
“This leads to delays in diagnosis or the inability to make a conclusive diagnosis. Public-private partnerships may help provide equipment, but improved government funding is essential,” she said.
Adesokan, however, cautioned that isolated mistakes should not define the entire healthcare system.
Similarly, a gynaecologist, Dr Nurudeen Iyanda, said many hospitals and clinics lacked modern diagnostic equipment required for accurate diagnosis.
“Many modern diagnostic tools, such as advanced laboratory equipment, imaging machines, and reliable testing facilities, are not available in many hospitals.
“Without proper equipment, healthcare providers often rely on symptoms alone, increasing the chances of error,” he said.
Dr Adeniyi Fasanu, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Osun, said misdiagnosis is also fueled by a shortage of manpower.
“Many medical professionals have left the country due to poor remuneration and insecurity, leaving remaining doctors overworked and overstretched.
“The shortage has also created opportunities for unqualified individuals to operate medical facilities and treat unsuspecting patients.
“This is creating havoc in the health system,” he said.
Fasanu noted that the WHO recommends a doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:600, but in Nigeria one doctor may serve up to 2,500 patients.
He added that many government hospitals relied on obsolete equipment, making it difficult for doctors to practise effectively, and appealed to the government to prioritise the health sector and welfare of medical personnel.
On legal remedies, a lawyer, Mr Albert Akinwale, said victims of wrong diagnosis can seek redress in court under Nigerian law.
According to Akinwale, sections 303 and 343 of the Criminal Code provide that any act of negligence that endangers life or causes harm could attract criminal liability.
He said victims could also rely on the law of tort to claim medical negligence, breach of duty of care, and compensation for pain, suffering, and financial losses.
“Victims are protected under various provisions of Nigerian law, including the Criminal Code, Penal Code, and civil laws on negligence.
“Sections 15 and 16 of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act provide for disciplinary procedures, including warnings, suspension, or striking off a doctor’s name from the medical register.
“The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) also has the authority to discipline erring practitioners”, he said.
Akinwale urged patients who suspect misdiagnosis to seek a second medical opinion and explore legal or regulatory remedies where harm has occurred.
Public affairs analyst, Mr Olusegun Ayanda, said addressing misdiagnosis required coordinated efforts from government, healthcare institutions, and medical professionals.
Ayanda stressed the need for improved diagnostic infrastructure, investment in modern laboratories and equipment, continuous professional development programmes for healthcare workers, and recruitment of more professionals to reduce patient-to-doctor ratios.
Similarly, the Chief Medical Director of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, called on the Federal Government to increase funding for the healthcare sector and improve the availability of modern medical equipment.
Okeniyi said the sector had long suffered from inadequate funding, resulting in limited resources for upgrading equipment, purchasing new medical supplies, and maintaining existing infrastructure.
According to him, the healthcare system requires adequate supplies, improved infrastructure, and a comprehensive overhaul of the remuneration structure for health personnel to align with global best practices.
The CMD noted that if indeed “health is wealth,” the country must invest more in the sector and implement mandatory continuous professional development programmes for healthcare workers to keep them updated with the latest medical knowledge and best practices.
Medical experts say misdiagnosis has consequences beyond individual patients. Families may spend significant sums on treatments that fail to address the actual illness.
Although misdiagnosis is a serious challenge, experts say it can be reduced through investment in medical infrastructure, improved training, stronger healthcare policies, and increased public awareness.
Obtaining an accurate diagnosis, as experts emphasise, is vital for effective treatment; it builds public confidence in Nigeria’s healthcare system and ensures citizens remain safe and healthy. (NAN)
By Ejiofo Agada
Enugu State has introduced one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking gaming regulatory frameworks in Nigeria with the enactment of its new Gaming and Lottery Commission Law. Far from a routine legislative update, the law establishes a practical, enforcement-driven system designed to address long-standing gaps in the regulation of gaming activities at subnational level.
As gaming continues to expand rapidly across Nigeria—spanning retail outlets, online platforms, and emerging digital formats—many regulatory frameworks have struggled to keep pace.
Enugu’s new law responds to this challenge by prioritizing visibility, compliance, and consumer protection, while creating room for innovation under clear regulatory oversight.One of the law’s most notable features is the introduction of a mandatory Gaming Approval Sign, which must be prominently displayed by all licensed operators. This requirement provides an immediate and visible way to distinguish licensed gaming outlets from illegal operations. For consumers, it offers a simple assurance of legitimacy. For regulators and law enforcement agencies, it simplifies identification and enforcement, reducing the ambiguity that has historically enabled illegal operators to thrive.
The law also establishes a structured Gaming Inspectorate with clearly defined statutory powers. Under this framework, designated monitoring and inspection officers are authorised to enter licensed premises, inspect gaming equipment, audit records, question suspected violators, and take enforcement action where necessary.
By granting legal immunity to inspectors acting in good faith, the law strengthens regulatory authority and ensures that enforcement is not undermined by intimidation or procedural loopholes.
Beyond compliance and enforcement, the new law places strong emphasis on social responsibility. It creates the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Charitable Trust Fund, funded primarily through unclaimed winnings and statutory good-cause contributions from licensed operators. The Trust Fund is dedicated to supporting education, health, psychological services, and other public-interest initiatives approved under the law.
This approach marks a shift in how gaming revenue is treated. Rather than relying on voluntary corporate social responsibility initiatives, the law embeds social impact directly into the regulatory framework, ensuring that gaming activities contribute measurably to community development and public welfare.
Crucially, the law is designed with the future of gaming in mind. It explicitly provides for the regulation of online and remote gaming, e-sports, virtual and augmented reality platforms, and blockchain-based gaming. By granting the Commission authority to license and regulate emerging technologies, the framework avoids the rigidity that has limited older gaming laws and positions Enugu to respond effectively to innovation without frequent legislative amendments.
The law also strengthens consumer protection through provisions on responsible gaming, data protection, underage gaming prevention, and transparent display of rules, odds, and winnings. These measures align Enugu’s framework with evolving international standards while reflecting local regulatory realities.
At a national level, the Enugu State Gaming Law enters the spotlight amid ongoing debates over the structure of gaming regulation in Nigeria, particularly the balance between federal oversight and state-level control. Enugu’s approach offers a practical model for decentralised regulation that is both robust and modern, combining visible compliance mechanisms, empowered enforcement, and structured social accountability.
In effect, the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law goes beyond regulating gaming within the state. It establishes a benchmark for credible, transparent, and future-ready gaming regulation—one that other states, and potentially federal policymakers, may increasingly look to as Nigeria’s gaming sector continues to evolve.
TOP10 MAGAZINE NAMES DANU AS 2025 MAN OF THE YEAR
Nasiru Danu, OFR, Chairman of Casiva Limited and founder of NHD Foundation, has been named as
The Top10 Magazine’s Man of the Year 2025. He emerged from among many other distinguished personalities in a multi-stage rigorous selection and screening process.
In a letter conveying Alhaji Danu’s selection as the Man of the Year 2025, the Board of Editors of the Magazine said it was in recognition of his milestone accomplishments in the business world as well as his philanthropic gestures of touching lives in different ways. These, the givers of the award said, clearly stand him out not only as a father of compassion, but Nigeria’s philanthropic leader of the year 2025.
“We consider your successful journey in the business world and your record of service to humanity as a clear demonstration of your ranking as a great leader of excellence worthy of commendation, hence the decision of our management to accord you this special recognition as the Top10 Magazine’s Man of the Year 2025,” the letter said.
In his latest demonstration of philanthropy, Danu, the Sardaunan Dutse, in May 2025, extended his good deeds to the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Islamic Centre as he commissioned a N150 million project at the Centre in Abuja. The project is a furnished 11-room building that will serve as the Imam’s residence at the Islamic Centre in the Guzape area of Abuja. It was named in memory of his late father, Haladu Danu.
The Top10 Magazine is a monthly publication established in 2016 as a platform to celebrate excellence and people of excellence from all human endeavours.
The Top10 Man of the Year Award was also instituted the same year as an annual award by the magazine to recognize and honour one outstanding personality in a given year that has recorded landmark accomplishments in the Nigerian society.
This year’s recipient, Alhaji Danu, a man of untainted character and impeccable reputation, is renowned for his unwavering commitment to success. The Chairman and CEO of Casiva Limited consistently strikes gold in every venture he undertakes and has since solidified his status as a true titan of the oil and gas industry who navigates its complexities with the expertise derived from years of experience. Apart from his involvement in philanthropy and Casiva Limited, Alh. Danu is also involved in other organizations. This includes NHD Interbiz Projects Limited, a construction and civil engineering company, Chairman, Yenagoa Polo Club, Chairman, Nigerian Army Polo Resort, reflecting his diverse interests, member Board of Trustee Nigerian Army Polo, Chairman, NHD Farms Ltd, Chairman, Lubrik Construction Company.
Mr. Tony Iji, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief of The Top10 Magazine, said the award will be presented to Alhaji Danu at The Top10 Magazine’s Annual Excellence Awards night slated for December 7, 2025 which will be graced by crème de la crème of the society.
To mark this high-profile event, the magazine is putting together a special award edition to celebrate him and other awardees. The edition will chronicle in detail all his milestone accomplishments as an industry leader, philanthropist as well as his career and personal antecedents.
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