Tag: chibok

Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many people believe conspiracy theories even though they're often baseless and almost certainly nonsense. But if there's any conspiracy theory that resonates more with a lot of…

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Opinion: My brother, my sister, how can you vote for Jonathan?

by Emmanuel Osanedum It ended with Chibok. Whatever benefit of doubt I had given President Goodluck Jonathan’s wobbly leadership before then completely evaporated after the daughters of Chibok went missing.…

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Well done on Maiduguri trip, but you have many more to make – APC tells Jonathan

by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress (APC), while congratulating President Goodluck Jonathan on his long overdue visit to Maiduguri, has also told him that he has many more similar…

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Opinion: Why we should all be activists this year

by Joel  Pereyi File photo You  should  be  an  activist  because  anything  that  isn’t  working  around  you  is  a  consequence  of  your  silence. Literary  gem, J.P  Clark, in  his  celebrated  poem;…

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Opinion: 2015 – Sentiments will only leave us with no choice

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi   Season`s greetings to all and sundry. It`s a season of love and a time for sober reflections. A time to come together as one, to stay…

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The Citizen-in-Chief: Obiageli Ezekwesili is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014

by The Editors Surely, you know this, that as you celebrated Christmas on the 25th of December this year, perhaps safely with friends and family, a crew of citizens like…

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Opinion: My worries about female suicide bombers

by Michael Egbejumi-David Why and how could a couple of teenage girls agree to go into a hair salon filled with people just like them who had come to braid…

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Boko Haram abduct 185 women and children near Chibok

by James Sambo   According to reports, Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped not less than 185 women and children, and killed 32 people in a raid in Gumsuri, Borno. The town,…

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Femi Falana: This is what we must do to save Nigeria…

by Femi Falana The dreaded Boko Haram sect has continued to unleash mayhem on defenceless civilians including school children in the northeast region. In the last couple of months, the…

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Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

by Ahanonu Kingsley ...And ignorant of this, my president did not deem it courteous enough to hide these lies, but reeled them out in unbroken flow that insulted the sensitivities…

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#BokoHaram capture Chibok town

by James Sambo Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has captured Chibok community in Borno state, the town where it kidnapped over 200 Secondary school girls in April 2014. Reports say…

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@Obyezeks: Dear GEJ, please bring back our girls

by Oby Ezekwesili #What  are asking for? #The Truth…Nothing But the truth! If there is any currency that is in short supply in the governance of our country at the…

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We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

by Akan Ido Abba Moro, the Minister of Interior has reiterated the efforts of the Federal Governor at securing the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted in April from the…

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#BringBackOurGirls defeats @PoliceNG in court

by Laila Ibrahim The High Court in Abuja has declared that the police do not have the power to prevent protests against the government’s handling of the abduction of over…

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#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal

by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men…

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“I am sorry” – Audu Ogbeh apologises to #BringBackOurGirls for linking them to @APCNigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Audu Ogbeh, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has apologised to the BringBackOurGirls campaigners for insinuating that they are members of the opposition party. The former…

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What was GEJ doing behind closed doors with Modu Sherriff?

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan and former Borno state Governor Ali Modu Sherriff, on Monday met behind closed doors at the Presidential villa Abuja. Their meeting may not be…

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“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls' Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have reacted to news…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Who is afraid of Buhari? Nation Buhari speaks about…

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“We can’t ignore this tragedy”: Alicia Keys calls out FG over rescue of Chibok girls

by Isi Esene Grammy Award winning artiste, Alicia Keys has signed the online petition calling on the government of Nigeria to do more towards rescuing over 200 schoolgirls abducted from…

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#BringBackOurGirls campaigners repelled by security operatives in Abuja

by Kolapo Olapoju   Reports reaching us say that the BringBackOurGirls campaigners have been repelled by security operatives in Abuja from nearing the presidential villa, in Aso Rock. Members of the…

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Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola): How to be human

by Funmi Iyanda He was a butcher or was he a farmer or a blacksmith? I no longer remember, it’s been too many moons, but l do remember other things…

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#BringBackOurGirls group to march on Aso Rock

by Isi Esene The Abuja family of the #BringBackOurGirls group has sent a letter of request to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan. According to statement released by the group, the…

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It’s 180 days since the Chibok girls were taken – this is Nollywood

by Jumoke Aruleba I have a confession to make. I love Nollywood movies. In fact I long for moments when all chores are done and everyone is asleep so I…

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Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, will embark on a one-day official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic today, to participate in an 'Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and…

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Photo of the Day: Asari Dokubo stones Boko Haram, others in Mecca

by Akan Ido Ex-Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo, is currently observing the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The usually vocal ex-militant posted some pictures on his Facebook page while stoning…

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“Sex hinders blessings” – Singer, Adokiye wants you to stop having sexual intercourse

by Kolapo Olapoju Budding singer, Adokiye Kyrian, is famous for repeatedly flaunting her supposed virgin-status. A while back, she was in the news after saying she would trade her virginity for the release…

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It is true – Police confirm the finding of one of the #Chibok girls

by James Sambo The Nigeria Police has announced the release of one of the remaining 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in a secondary school in Chibok, Borno state.…

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#BringBackOurGirls! Comedian Bovi’s thought-provoking wishes for his birthday today

by S'ola Filani It's not only Jim Iyke that is a year older today, one of Africa's finest comedians, Bovi also clocked plus one. The  best part is, the comedian…

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Another #Chibok girl found wandering in the bush

by S'ola Filani One of the female students, who was abducted by the Boko Haram sect from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State last April, has been found by…

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