After Decade of Terror, Maiduguri Finds Its Nightlife Again

For nearly a decade, darkness in Maiduguri meant fear, curfews and empty streets as insurgency dictated life after sunset. Today, the Borno State capital is witnessing a remarkable revival, with traders, food vendors, students and residents reclaiming the night. Across once-feared hotspots, businesses now stay open late, reflecting a growing confidence in security and a return to normalcy and optimism, writes Muhammad Sabiru