Ruth Maclean

Ruth Maclean is the West Africa bureau chief for The New York Times. She is newsworthy due to her reporting on events in Nigeria, particularly during the "Detty December" period, a month known for extensive partying in Lagos. Maclean recently attended Detty December for the first time and co-authored an article about the rising costs associated with the month's festivities. Additionally, while not directly authored by her, her role as bureau chief places her in a position to oversee and contribute to coverage of significant events like the recent abduction and release of Nigerian schoolchildren, highlighting her relevance in reporting on critical issues in the region.