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Okupe has spoken…GEJ did not give any N100m to parents of abducted Chibok girls
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Contrary to reports that President Goodluck Jonathan had disbursed the sum of N100 million as compensation to parents of the abducted Chiboks girls, Senior Special Assistant to…
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Fight time – parents of Chibok girls allege foul play over N100 million largesse from the President
by Mayowa Aboah The sum of N100 million, allegedly given to parents of the abducted Chibok girls, has led to a serious disagreement within the Chibok community. It was…
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Read the latest statement from Patience Jonathan about #BringBackOurGirls
by Kolapo Olapoju The wife of the Nigerian president, Dame Patience Jonathan, voiced her concern over the delay in the release of the abducted Chibok girls by members of the…
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Why we MUST #BringBackOurGirls? Funmi Iyanda reminds us in 2 striking photos
by Hauwa Gambo As the country reminds itself of the ongoing tragedy that began 100 days ago, when over 250 girls were kidnapped from their hostels in Chibok Borno State,…
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Francesca Uriri: 100 days and counting – We should all be M.A.D like Oby Ezekwesili
by Francesca Uriri Depending on what end of the spectrum you stand, the number ‘100’ is a very important one. I’m not sure why this is so; maybe it’s because it’s…
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“He went into a coma and kept repeating the names of his daughters” | 4 more Chibok parents die
by S'ola Filani In heartbreaking news, four more parents of the abducted girls of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have died thus raising the number to 11. A…
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Dolapo Aina: 100 days of missing #ChibokGirls – How does Mr. President want to play this?
by Dolapo Aina The Chibok Girls have to be rescued alive; for anything short of this is a complete disaster for the GEJ administration now (100 days after the abduction) and in 2015.…
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Finally, Pres. Jonathan meets parents of #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)
by S'ola Filani After nearly 100 days, and repeated demands by citizen groups, President Goodluck Jonathan finally met with both the parents of abducted Chibok girls and the girls who…
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What GEJ said to the parents of the Chibok girls
At a closed-door meeting held earlier today by President Goodluck Jonathan with escapees from the abducted Chibok girls and some parents of those still held hostage, the President reiterated his promise to…
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What will you be doing tomorrow? #BringBackOurGirls unveils plans to mark 100 days of missing girls
by Chi Ibe Tomorrow will make it 100 days since 276 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Borno State. 57 escaped, while 219 of these children are yet…
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We wait: Jonathan meets parents of #ChibokGirls behind closed doors
President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in a meeting with parents of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno State on April 14 2014. The meeting is being held behind closed doors inside…
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Sonala Olumhense writes | What I want the Chibok parents to do today as they meet GEJ
by Sonala Olumhense Instead, Mr. Jonathan, wearing sweet-smelling scents and smiling broadly, will seek to deploy his snakeskin oil charm, telling them he understands their agony. In two days, Nigeria’s…
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YNaija Editorial: Where Mr. President missed it on Malala
The President’s ill-advised decision neither to visit the parents of the missing girls, nor their crisis ravaged community, months after the event over security concerns has done nothing but breed…
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“Why do we have a president, if 67 giant African snails can be burned to death?” | Elnathan John has words for GEJ
by Elnathan John However, when 17 year old Malala got on a plane and came to Abuja, I heard he ironed his best overalls with spray starch, didn’t drink, wore…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Wanted – An Act to manage citizens’ opinion (Y! FrontPage)
by Japheth Omojuwa People like Oby Ezekwesili must continue to be attacked and blackmailed. She deserves it. 2015 is around the corner yet people like her continue to make the…
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10 things you SHOULD know about Levick PR, Pres. Jonathan’s alleged image-makers
by Zara Mustapha It is no longer news that President Goodluck Jonathan has employed the professional services of American PR firm, Levick, who many believe were contracted to do damage…
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Opinion: Kidnapped Chibok girls and penis Jihad
by Obinna Akukwe The first hint of what these christian school girls are passing through was when a little boy of 15 years discovered two of the abducted girls tied…
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#BringBackOurGirls: We have no idea where the kidnapped Chibok girls are – US says
by 'Jola Sotubo The continued detention of the over 200 girls kidnapped from Chibok in Borno has continued to cause worldwide concern even as the United States of America has…
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Opinion: Nigeria – A nation skate-dancing on thin ice
by Qansy Salako These are hard questions from Nigerians that won’t go away. They are about progress reports on the Chibok girls rescue and general control and containment of our…
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Manchester United owner, Malcolm Glazer dies at 85, Rescue of Chibok girls remains govt. priority says Maku & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Manchester United owner, Malcolm Glazer dies at 85 Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died at the age of 85. The American businessman also owned NFL franchise the…
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Boko Haram attacks Nigerian military base killing 24 people, Fashola pleads for release of Chibok girls & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Boko Haram attacks Nigerian military base, 24 personnel feared killed Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram have attacked a security base in Buni Yadi,…
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Opinion: Nigeria – We have reached the nadir of despair
by Theophilus Yahaya It is apparent you are not ready to bring back our girls, you all have failed us. Let someone who can do that; but before then,…
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Opinion: Chibok girls – Foreign assistance and need for caution
by Musa Yakubu One basic lesson from Mario Puzo’s Godfather, is that one should be wary of those who are quick to offer help. The tragic abduction of over 200…
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Opinion: Chibok girls and the rise of civic consciousness
by Jibrin Ibrahim When the First Lady of the country harassed and got a member of the community arrested for telling the world their story, the community defended her and…
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“Thank God I found my daughter”: Parents identify 23 more girls in Boko Haram video
by S'ola Filani Twenty three more abducted Chibok girls have been identified in the newly released video by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. “I thank God that I saw my…
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Sad news: Woman dies on her way to a prayer session for Chibok schoolgirls
by S'ola Filani A young woman, Hajiya Maimuna Danja, died while another sustained injuries in a car crash on Wednesday while going to attend a prayer session organized by the…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Oby Ezekwesili, Dino Menaye, El Rufai, others hold vigil in Abuja
by S'ola Filani Former Minister for Education, Oby Ezekwesili, Otunba Dino Melaye, Mallam El Rufai, parents of the kidnapped Chibok girls and several other protesters held a vigil last night at…
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IGP warns Nigerians against ‘jungle justice’, US reaffirms commitment to rescue Chibok schoolgirls & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo US reaffirms commitment to the rescue of the Chibok schoolgirls The United States has stressed its commitment to the ongoing efforts to rescue the over 200…
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Opinion: Mr. President, where are the Chibok girls?
by Niyi Akinnaso Between Jonathan and his wife, politicians, especially the North-East governors, are to blame for Boko Haram as are the parents of the abducted schoolgirls. It is over one…
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Opinion: Chibok and the exercise of State power
by Jibrin Ibrahim I heard a woman interviewed on BBC Hausa Service about security agencies in Kaduna deploying massive weaponry to stop the #BringBackOurGirls rally at Murtala Mohammed Square in…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy