These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today.

1. Boko Haram release 21 #ChibokGirls

Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released 21 of the over 200 schoolgirls they abducted in April 2014.

The girls were picked up by military helicopter from Banki area of Borno state where Boko Haram militants dropped them off on Thursday, a government source said.

2. How #ChibokGirls were released – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government on Sunday said it did not swap Boko Haram prisoners in its custody to secure the release of 21 Chibok girls.

Minister of Information Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the disclosure at a World Press Conference to journalists.

3. Names of the 21 released Chibok girls

Nigerians on Thursday received news of the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014.

4. JAMB results now valid for 3 years

The Senate on Thursday extended the validity of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result to three years.

The extension now ensures that JAMB results which used to last for a year will now be valid for 3 years.

5. #ChibokGirls release: Ezekwesili ecstatic, thanks God, Buhari, military

One of the front-line campaigners for the Chibok Girls, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her delight on the release of 21 Chibok girls.

Ezekwesili, who tweeted her reactions on Thursday thanked God, President Buhari, and the military for their efforts.