by Mayowa Aboah A bomb explosion by a female suicide bomber at College of Islamic and Legal studies, Kano State, has left six dead with six others injured. Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Mike Omeri, who confirmed the incident said; “At about 2.30 pm (1330 GMT), another female suicide bomber exploded an improvised... Read More

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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 reported that the President had on July 22nd, released the funds to leaders of the Chibok community in Abuja for onward passage to parents of... Read More

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July 10, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Unprovoked attacks by security agencies must stop – Ezekwesili

by Isi Esene Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has expressed her misgivings at statements made by the spokesperson of the Department of State Security for describing the #BringBackOurGirls campaign as a “franchise”. Ezekwesili expressed her displeasure today in a statement made public by the group accusing the SSS of “setting up the movement for a... Read More

June 2, 2014

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How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Damilola Apotieri, a post graduate student at the Wits University, South Africa has been at the forefront of youth advocacy for most of his life founding the enormously influential coalition called the MADinitiative. In this interview with YNaija, Apotieri opens up on the impact of the initiative, his motivation towards influencing his generation, the... Read More

May 14, 2014

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Opinion: Beaming the spotlight on the Nigerian media

by Aduratomi Bolade Many Nigerians, particularly on social media and on many radio talk shows, have vilified the media for failing to take the lead in the coverage of the Chibok abduction and have allowed international news companies such as CNN, BBC & Aljazeera to take the shine off them. Once again Nigeria is... Read More

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May 12, 2014

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Chude Jideonwo: One nation under fear

by Chude Jideonwo Here, politicians drop their decency at home and lunge at one another even before the tears have dried from our eyes, throwing accusations that have nothing to do with empathy or decency – only the urgent grab for more power. Here, no one loses his job for doing it badly, even... Read More

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May 7, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: France offers Nigeria ‘special team’ in hunt for kidnapped girls, US says no military operations planned for Nigeria & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: France offers Nigeria ‘special team’ in hunt for kidnapped girls France on Wednesday offered Nigeria a “special team” to look for more than 200 girls kidnapped by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in an incident that has triggered global shock and condemnation. The extremists seized a first batch of... Read More

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May 7, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha The call for the rescue of about 276 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram Islamic gets louder with local and international figures join the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. Celebrities like Wyclef Jean, Keri Hilson, Justin Timberlake, Russel Simmons, Puff Daddy, Chris Brown, 2face Idibia, Annie Idibia, Banky W, Waje, Angelina Jolie and others... Read More

May 7, 2014

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“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo The #BringBackOurGirls cause has been marked by protests all around the world with citizens of different countries standing in solidarity with the Nigerian people. One of such protests held on Saturday at the Union Square in Manhattan, New York, the commercial nerve center of the United States of America. The report was... Read More

May 7, 2014

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23 famous quotes from Pres. Jonathan’s media chat (READ)

by Ogunsanwo Bamidele These are some of the most popular quotes from yesterdays 1 hour 43 minutes media chat with the president…. ON SECURITY “…I believe most Nigerians are happy…there is no story that any of them (referring to the missing school girls) has been injured or dead….” “….let us reassure them that... Read More

May 6, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Guess what you’ll see on your Tumblr log-in page (LOOK)

by Akan Ido With millions of users on social media calling for the Nigerian Federal government to rescue about 276 schoolgirls abducted by men suspected to be members of the deadly Boko Haram Islamic sect in Borno, the #BringBackOurGirls campaign is arguably the most successful civil engagement campaign ever. Local and international celebrities like Wyclef Jean,... Read More

May 6, 2014

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“We are dealing with monstrosity” – Wole Soyinka tells Amanpour on CNN

by Oge Okonkwo Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka was on CNN moments ago to speak on the security situation in Nigeria and the efforts of the Goodluck Jonathan administration in stemming the tide of terrorism in the country. Soyinka who spoke with the Cable News Network’s Chief International Correspondent, Christiane Amanpour called on the international community to assist... Read More

May 6, 2014

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#YIssueOfTheWeek: Is the South really safe from Boko Haram?

by Mark Amaza But how safe is the South really from Boko Haram? Is it because they cannot attack anywhere there or because they have not chosen to? For the past five years that Nigeria has battled terrorism since the emergence of the Boko Haram terrorist organization, all the attacks have been in the North.... Read More

May 6, 2014

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‘They tried to enter our school…’: Principal confirms Nyanya bus hijack incident

by ‘Jola Sotubo The news which was recently reported about the hijack of a school bus in Nyanya, Abuja has been confirmed by the principal of the school in question. The proprietress of Vine International Academy in Nyanya, Fola Kolade spoke to YNaija 2015 about the incident. She said: “They tried to enter the school but... Read More

May 6, 2014

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‘I will soak the ground with Christian blood’: Shekau brags in chilling video (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Abubakar Shekau, the leader of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a video where he makes threats against the country. Shekau goes on a tirade in Hausa and Arabic during which he states that he will sell the abducted girls and soak the ground with Christian blood. The sect leader also states... Read More

May 5, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian military steps up efforts to find missing schoolgirls

by Zara Mustapha Reports say two Nigerian Army divisions have been deployed to the search of kidnapped Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) students who were abducted by men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Reports say hundreds of female students are still being held by the militants with about 53 of... Read More

May 5, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Borno gov’t refused to relocate Chibok schoolgirls for exams – WAEC boss

by Zara Mustapha Head of the National Office of WAEC, Charles Eguridu, said the Borno government officials should be blamed for the abduction of school girls in Chibok. Eguridu made the statement in Abuja at the stakeholders meeting held by the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan to find solution to the abduction issue that is currently on ground.... Read More

May 5, 2014

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SHOCKING: Why we kidnapped the Chibok schoolgirls – Abubakar Shekau reveals

by Oge Okonkwo According to reports, leader of the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau said he will sell the girls abducted from the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Chibok, Borno state. In the reported video which was translated from the Hausa language into English, Shekau said, “I abducted your girls. I will sell them in... Read More

May 2, 2014

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Opinion: The truth about the 234 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

by Niran Adedokun That aside, it is shocking that the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has not found her voice in all of this. This is the time for her to rally forces for a multi –dimensional approach to solving this dilemma. The responsibility of her position is not just about adorning expensive jewelry and... Read More

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May 1, 2014

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Nigeria’s problem is not poverty – Jonathan explains

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, faulted the World Bank report which placed Nigeria among the five poorest countries in the world, saying “the nation is not poor.’’ Addressing workers at the May Day rally held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, the President said “the challenge of the country is not poverty, but... Read More

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May 1, 2014

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‘You have to step up, this is beyond politics’ – 2face Idibia tells FG (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha Nigeria’s king of music 2face Idibia has spoken up about the abduction of Chibok schoolgirls by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Borno state. The singer urged the Federal Government to find the girls and bring them back to their families Watch video below: http://distilleryvesper0-4.ak.instagram.com/dbef8b06d13c11e3ba640002c950d2b8_101.mp4 http://distilleryvesper2-2.ak.instagram.com/05f4f426d13e11e38aab0002c9d07ad6_101.mp4

May 1, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Seun Kuti, Waje, Debola Williams, others protest Chibok schoolgirls abduction in Lagos (See Photos)

by Akan Ido Several people including celebrities have taken to the streets of Lagos to protest the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State. The protest which has attracted the attention of thought leaders all over the world including CNN’s Piers Morgan, Femi Oke, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Keri Hilson and others... Read More

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April 30, 2014

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#BringBackOurGirls: Oby Ezekwesili leads protest in Abuja over abducted schoolgirls (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha A peaceful protest was staged today earlier today in Abuja to sensitize the Federal Government on the plight of the 234 schoolgirls abducted at the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State by men suspected to members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Hundreds of protesters including the former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili trooped to the... Read More

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Boko Haram members – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

How we took the #BringBackOurGirls campaign down to South Africa – MADinitiative founder, Damilola Apotieri

Opinion: Nigeria – We have reached the nadir of despair

Opinion: Beaming the spotlight on the Nigerian media

Chude Jideonwo: One nation under fear

#BringBackOurGirls: France offers Nigeria ‘special team’ in hunt for kidnapped girls, US says no military operations planned for Nigeria & other important news you should know today

#BringBackOurGirls: That defining moment when Oby Ezekwesili, others stand up to be counted (PHOTOS)

#BringBackOurGirls: The US will not send Armed Forces into Nigeria – Obama (WATCH)

“We will make them care”: #BringBackOurGirls protest hits Manhattan, New York (WATCH)

23 famous quotes from Pres. Jonathan’s media chat (READ)

#BringBackOurGirls: Guess what you’ll see on your Tumblr log-in page (LOOK)

“We are dealing with monstrosity” – Wole Soyinka tells Amanpour on CNN

#YIssueOfTheWeek: Is the South really safe from Boko Haram?

‘They tried to enter our school…’: Principal confirms Nyanya bus hijack incident

‘I will soak the ground with Christian blood’: Shekau brags in chilling video (WATCH)

#BringBackOurGirls: Nigerian military steps up efforts to find missing schoolgirls

Opinion: Terrorism – We must make critical distinctions before it all unravels

#BringBackOurGirls: ICT expert, Gbenga Sesan quizzed by the SSS, released (TWEETS)

#BringBackOurGirls: Borno gov’t refused to relocate Chibok schoolgirls for exams – WAEC boss

SHOCKING: Why we kidnapped the Chibok schoolgirls – Abubakar Shekau reveals

Opinion: The truth about the 234 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls

Nigeria’s problem is not poverty – Jonathan explains

‘You have to step up, this is beyond politics’ – 2face Idibia tells FG (WATCH)

#BringBackOurGirls: Seun Kuti, Waje, Debola Williams, others protest Chibok schoolgirls abduction in Lagos (See Photos)

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