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Chibok girls: The sorrow, pain and grief of the parents (VIDEO)
276 girls were daringly abducted on April 14, 2014 - from their hostels in Government Girls School in Chibok, Borno state by members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram -…
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Chibok parents identify ’15 girls’ in new Boko Haram video
A video showing 15 of the abducted Chibok girls was purportedly released to local officials on Tuesday, April 12. Boko Haram insurgents abducted 276 schoolgirls from Chibok two years ago,…
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US demands ‘immediate release’ of Chibok girls
In remembrance of the two years anniversary since 297 school girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Borno state, the United States government has once again reiterated its call…
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Chibok parents have never seen ‘concrete progress in locating their daughters’
In marking the second year anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 Chibok school girls, a United Nations and African human rights group of experts have called on terror sect, Boko…
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5 Chibok parents ‘receiving calls’ from their daughters’ phones
Five parents of the abducted 219 Chibok schoolgirls claim to have received calls from the phone numbers of their missing daughters. This was disclosed to Punch Newspapers on Tuesday, by…
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Chibok girls: ‘We can’t pay N10bn ransom unless we know who’s asking’
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to recent reports that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram was demanding N10 billion for the release of the kidnapped Chibok…
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‘Suicide bomber arrested in Cameroon not one of our girls’ – Chibok community
The suspected suicide bomber that was arrested last Friday in Cameroon is not from Chibok, in Borno state, says the Chairman of the community, Tsambido Abana. The Chibok community Chairman…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Religious Bill will set Kaduna afire’ | Udom destroys ‘ highway shrines, tombs’ in Akwa Ibom | More stories
Saraki assures Nigerians that PIB would be ready next week. Leadership Court grants bail of N3 million to Yinusa - Ese Oruru's abductor. Punch Ehigie Uzamere resigns from PDP. Vanguard…
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How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’
Revelations which recently came to light, proves that the governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom, at a point in time, knew the location of the kidnapped…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Chibok community replies OBJ | Bill Clinton throws a punch for Hillary | David Mark is ready | More stories
Fayose says Buhari's sudden vacation is suspicious. This Day David Mark is ready for Benue senatorial rerun election. Leadership Chibok community replies Obasanjo; that their girls would be found. Leadership…
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BREAKING: Suicide bombers attack Chibok, many killed
Several people have been reported dead in Chibok, Borno state, following a suicide attack on the community. Although sketchy, it's been reported that two suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosives Devices…
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An account of the Chibok parents’ meeting with Buhari – Aisha Yesufu
The #BringBackOurGirls group accompanied by 71 parents of the abducted Chibok girls marched on Thursday, January 14 demanding to see President Buhari. The march was geared towards galvanizing the president…
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Angry Buhari walks out on Chibok parents
President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the parents of the abducted Chibok girls that he does not have credible intelligence on the location of their daughters. Over 100 Chibok parents alongside…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: American sailors apologise to Iran | Indonesia under terrorist attack | ‘We escorted Chibok parents to Abuja’ | More stories
Rivers Government dragged to court by permanent secretaries. Premium Times APC says Fayose is punishing pensioners. Leadership Tompolo, Akpobolokemi, others to be arraigned today. This Day FG approves $200 million World…
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Soldiers bar 120 Chibok parents, #BBOG delegation from entering Abuja
The #BringBackOurGirls group and parents of the abducted Chibok girls were on Tuesday, set to carry out a march to the presidency, on behalf of their daughters who're still in Boko…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Twitter unveils new abuse rules | N86 approved for fuel price | Shehu Sani suspension drama persists | More stories
New fuel price approved, NNPC to sell N86. This Day Wada presents Kogi N74.9bn budget for 2016 to State Assembly. Leadership PMB, GEJ, others make 100 most influential Africans list. This…
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Boko Haram is planning to kidnap more schoolgirls – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government of Nigeria has sent out a warning to the nation that Boko Haram insurgents are plotting to carry out another large scale abduction of school girls or foreigners. The…
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The Future Awards Africa tour visits Chibok, Mubi, Yola, others (PHOTOS)
As part of the 100-city tour for The Future Awards Africa’s (TFAA) 10th anniversary, the awards visited conflict zones across the North of Nigeria last week – to highlight challenges,…
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Boko Haram attacks Chibok again
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked Chibok local government, in Borno state. The new attack was said to have taken place in Balakari village. Not less than four people were…
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They have not been forgotten || What U.S Government said about Chibok girls
The government of the United States of America (USA) reiterated the fact that it has not forgotten the abducted Chibok School girls. The government restated its commitment to assist in rescuing…
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Opinion: Subsidy removal- Where it all went wrong for the Jonathan administration?
by Nnaemeka Oruh Many people refer to the subsidy removal of January 1st 2012 as the point when President Jonathan lost the people's goodwill.This is to a large extent…
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The rescued girls, women are from Gumsuri, not Chibok
by James Sambo Almost all the girls rescued by the Nigerian Army are not from Chibok town, reports say. In the past week, over 713 women, girls and children have…
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BREAKING: Nigerian military says 200 girls have been rescued from Sambisa Forest
by Isi Esene Nigerian troops have stormed the Sambisa Forest, a wide expanse of arid land North-east of Nigeria and rescued about 300 women and girls. Accordingb to reports from…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Father of 2 missing Chibok girls talk about life without them
by Chinwe Okafor Yesterday marked one year anniversary since the abduction of over 200 hundred girls from their schools dorm in Chibok. A Father of two of the missing Chibok…
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Malala writes letter to Chibok girls one year after kidnap (READ)
by Chinwe Okafor Nobel peace laureate 17-year old Malala Yousafzai wrote a letter to the Chibok girls as they mark one year of their abduction by Boko Haram on the 14th…
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#BBOG group marks anniversary of Chibok girls abduction, starts search for #ChibokGirlsAmbassadors [DETAILS]
by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls group will soon commence activities to mark the one year anniversary of the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls forcefully taken away on April 14, 2014…
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Ife Adebayo: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Rejoinder)
by Ife Adebayo I am compelled to write this article in response to Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive’s article on YNaija which seeks to find excuses for the Federal Government and absolve them of…
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After spending 5 days in Chibok, Jonathan will know the meaning of bondage – Gov. Fashola
by Damilola Jagun Lagos state governor, President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the recent statement by President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that Lagosians will be free from bondage when the Peoples…
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FG distributes relief materials to Chibok, Mousa IDPs in Abuja
by Panshak Ibrahim In affirmation of its continuous support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the Federal Government at the weekend distributed assorted relief assistance to the IDPs from Chibok and…
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Nigerian troops are serious about flushing Boko Haram out of Sambisa
by Panshak Ibrahim Reports say that a detachment of the Nigerian military are currently involved in an operation to wipe out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest. Members of the…
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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