Chibok girls

October 17, 2016

Ignore Fayose’s comments on the release of Chibok girls, APC tells Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has told President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore comments made by Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose over the release of 21 out of the over 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram. In a statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday, the state APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, commended the Nigerian... Read More

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October 17, 2016

From the kitchen to #TheOtherRoom, and the fall of Donald Trump – here are last week’s winners and losers

The week that just passed will undoubtedly go down in Nigerian history as one of the most action-packed in 2016. The most hilarious yet upsetting being Nigerians’ collective tour through rooms until we all found ourselves in The Other Room. In unrelated events, we (except for a few haters) revelled in the joy of having... Read More

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October 17, 2016

Chibok girls: We are open to further negotiations only if… – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said his administration is ready to continue talks with the Boko Haram sect for the release of more Chibok girls. Buhari said this while hosting the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Our administration is prepared to continue talks with the Boko... Read More

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October 17, 2016

BBOG not funded by anyone – Aisha Yesufu

A co-convener of the Bring Back our Girls (BBOG) campaign group, Aisha Yesufu on Monday said the body is not funded by anyone. Yesufu made the disclaimer via her Twitter account in reaction to a photograph on the Internet advertising the establishment of a “Chibok Girls Endowment Fund”. She wrote, “This just came to the attention... Read More

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October 17, 2016

#ChibokGirls: Buhari appreciates Red Cross (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer and some members of his team. The ICRC played a key role in treating the recently released 21 Chibok girls. Buhari has not had time to appreciate the healthcare agency as he was on his way... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Minister appeals against comments that can jeopardise release of remaining Chibok girls

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity. The Minister made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja at a special thanksgiving Church Service and reunion of the 21 girls... Read More

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October 15, 2016

No disaffection in the military over release of #ChibokGirls

The Defence Headquarters has debunked in strong terms a report by an online newspaper (not YNaija) that there was disaffection in its ranks over the way the release of the Chibok girls was carried out. The military termed the report as “baseless” and “unfounded”. The statement read, “The Defence Headquarters attention has been drawn to... Read More

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October 15, 2016

Aisha Buhari says hello from #TheOtherRoom + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks, Tolu, Roqeebah, and Emeka join The Slab with Isime to talk about the Aisha Buhari’s BBC interview, the Chibok girls’ release, and Donald Trump’s locker room talk. Do we take her warning serious or just regard her statement as musings from the other room? Here’s Roqeebah’s take on Aisha Buhari’s interview: “What did she bring to the table... Read More

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October 15, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari can kill his children – Fani-Kayode | How we will rescue the remaining #ChibokGirls – Buhari | I helped secure the release of the #ChibokGirls – Sani

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How we will rescue the remaining #ChibokGirls – Buhari – YNaija #InTheOtherRoom: Buhari can kill his children – Femi Fani-Kayode – YNaija Sexism: Patience Jonathan warned us about Buhari, but we didn’t listen – YNaija How I helped secure the release of the #ChibokGirls – Shehu Sani – YNaija Aisha... Read More

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October 15, 2016

How I helped secure the release of the #ChibokGirls – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani on Friday said he played a key role in securing the release of 21 of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls from terrorist sect Boko Haram. The Federal Government on Thursday said it secured the released of the girls without swapping Boko Haram commanders. According to Sani the girls would have been released earlier... Read More

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October 15, 2016

How we will rescue the remaining #ChibokGirls – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed optimism on the release of more of the kidnapped Chibok girls, after 21 of them were freed by Boko Haram, following more than two years of captivity. Speaking at a joint press conference with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday in Berlin, President Buhari said negotiations will continue until... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Everything you need to know about the 21 released #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)

It is no longer news that 21 of the over 200 abducted girls were released on Thursday. There have been many questions on how the release of the girls was secured. The Presidency Office of Digital Engagement (PODE) has released eleven Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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October 14, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: More #ChibokGirls will be released soon – Osinbajo | 8 judges, 2 registrars under investigation – EFCC | FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. More #ChibokGirls will be released soon – Osinbajo – YNaija 8 judges, 2 registrars under investigation – EFCC – YNaija Nyako’s reinstatement: S’Court fixes ruling for Dec. 16 – YNaija FG orders EFCC to refund N10bn to NBC – YNaija This is what VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released... Read More

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October 14, 2016

More #ChibokGirls will be released soon – Osinbajo

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday said more of the abducted Chibok girls will return home. Osinbajo made the disclosure while addressing State House correspondents shortly after a closed-door meeting with the girls. He expressed optimism that, in the next “few days and months, we will be bringing in more of these girls, using... Read More

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October 13, 2016

UPDATED: 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. Saharareporters has released names of some of the released girls. 1. Deborah Ja’afaru 2. Maryam Lawan, 3. Jummai John 4. Maryam Basheer 5. Comfort Amos 6. Mary Usman 7. Rahap Ibrahim 8.... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Some of the released Chibok girls (PHOTOS)

Out of over 200 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram in 2014, 21 of them were released on Thursday. The Presidency confirmed the released and also stated that no Boko Haram prisoner was swapped for the girls release. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant Media and Publicity to the Vice President has... Read More

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October 13, 2016

This is for those who believe Chibok girls kidnap was – and still is – a scam

Would you believe there are a lot of people who still believe that the kidnap of Chibok girls is a scam – meant solely for the profit of the current APC government? This has to be one of lamest conspiracy theories flying around, but hey, hear from the horse’s mouth: https://twitter.com/Roland_speaks/status/786516888130052096 https://twitter.com/Roland_speaks/status/786515502067814400 These statements riled up Beat 99.9 FM... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Beyond joyful! | TwitterNG reacts to the release of 21 Chibok girls

Twenty one (21) out of two hundred and eighteen (218) Chibok girls have been released after negotiations brokered by the Red Cross and Swiss government. This is, of course wonderful news to our dejected souls. Dr. Ezekwesili and other Nigerians are only too happy. See below: I can only weep, right now. You know that kind... Read More

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October 13, 2016

BREAKING: 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. He said, “Gentlemen of the press, good afternoon. We have called this press conference at... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Medical experts to receive released #ChibokGirls – Presidency

The Presidency says medical personal and suport staff are on hand to attend to the recently released 21 Chibok girls. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity in the Vice President’s office, Laolu Akande made this know on Thursday. Akande wrote, “Currently FG assembling in Abuja medical and other relevant experts to provide support... Read More

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October 13, 2016

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

One of the front-line campaigners for the Chibok Girls, Dr. Obiageli 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. She also reminded President Buhari that 197 girls were still being held captive. I can... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Buhari heads to Germany with a smile after release of 21 #ChibokGirls (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is all smiles as he heads to Germany to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. President Buhari who received the cheering news of the release of 21 Chibok girls, expressed his delight and will discuss issues relating to security, economy and humanitarian issues while in Germany. Buhari will be accompanied by Imo governor Rochas Okorocha... Read More

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October 13, 2016

President Buhari welcomes release of 21 #ChibokGirls

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed the release of 21 Chibok girls from terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Buhari who heads to Germany on Thursday, expressed his delight via his Twitter account. The Chibok girls were released on Thursday as the Presidency said their release was secured through the assistance of the Swiss Government and the International... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Presidency confirms release of 21 #ChibokGirls

The Presidency on Thursday confirmed the release of 21 Chibok schools. In a statement issued by senior special assistant to the President Mallam Garba Shehu, the girls were released based on negotiations between the Federal Government and Boko Haram. The statement read, “It is confirmed that 21 of the missing Chibok Girls have been released... Read More

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October 13, 2016

YNaija Analysis: With 21 girls released, #BringBackOurGirls is breaking through

It has taken 913 days, countless protests and sit-outs at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, several marches to the gates of Aso Villa, a vast number of tweets, uncountable tears, lots of wailing and gnashing of teeth, confrontation with government officials online and offline; scolding, berating, exhorting, and vowing never to give up. But it... Read More

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October 13, 2016

BREAKING: Boko Haram release 21 #ChibokGirls

Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has released 21 of the over 200 schoolgirls they abducted in April 2014, according to Sahara Reporters. 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. The girls are currently being held by security... Read More

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October 8, 2016

Ahmad Salkida: Why Chibok girls’ freedom remains a mirage

by Ahmad Salkida The biographer of “Muhammadu Buhari: The challenge of leadership in Nigeria,” Professor John Paden, revealed that the leadership of Boko Haram demanded 5 billion Euros as ransom for the release of the abducted girls, based on today’s exchange rate this comes to about 1.7 trillion Naira. Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls

More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about N1.7 trillion) from the Federal Government to free the abducted 219 Chibok girls. These facts are contained in the autobiography of President Muhammadu Buhari, titled,... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Boko Haram: FG still open to dialogue with Boko Haram – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government has not foreclosed negotiations with terrorist group, Boko Haram. Mohammed made the disclosure at a live programme on Channel Television titled “Nigeria at 56: Recursive, Resilient, Rising.” He said critics of the government were not being fair as the Chibok girls situation should... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Eye on Buhari: The President of Nigeria takes UN General Assembly in New York

President Muhammadu Buhari spent the entire week at the UN General Assembly in New York and according to him, it was quite successful. Here are the activities the President has been up to this past week. September 19 While President Muhammadu Buhari went off for the treatment of his ear infection, there was a debacle... Read More

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