Leah Sharibu

Chibok girls

7 years since the Chibok kidnap and government’s failure to protect schoolchildren

On April 14, 2014 in the remote town of Chibok, Borno, trucks belonging to the insurgent group Boko Haram invaded the Government Secondary School and abducted 276 schoolgirls from their dormitories and taken to the Sambisa Forest, the group’s infamous hideout. What soon followed was a spark of widespread condemnation and outrage, first in Nigeria... Read More

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Forgotten in captivity? Leah Sharibu marks 17th birthday at Boko Haram camp

It’s been over two years since Boko Haram abducted Leah Sharibu, the Christian teenager among over 100 other girls abducted by the insurgents from the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi, Yobe on February 19, 2018. While other girls were returned by the notorious group, Leah has been kept in captivity because she... Read More

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December 25, 2019

All we want for Christmas is Leah Sharibu

February 2018 started like a normal day for Leah Sharibu, but by then end of that day, she had joined a very select group of Nigerians; teenage girls abducted by Boko Haram. Boko Haram first truly gained global traction when they kidnapped an alleged 235 girls from Chibok town and still hold over 100 of... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 26th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Give us El-Zakzaky for treatment – Iran tells Nigeria; Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camp | Other top stories Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer Check out the books Asa is currently reading before her album drops ”Daughters... Read More

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The Big 5: Gov Makinde makes assets public, declares N48b; We are still negotiating for Chibok girls, Sharibu, others’ release – Presidency | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Gov Makinde makes asset public, declares N48b Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has published his asset declaration document on Monday, which shows he has in excess of N48 billion in both cash and properties. The governor complied with Nigeria’s code of conduct law that mandates... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 15th of May

Check out our latest stories and more using the links below: The Big 5: We are not planning to overthrow Buhari – Military; US suspends drop box visa applications in Nigeria | Other top stories Leah Sharibu at 16: Sadly, it doesn’t look like the government wants her back It’s 2019 and Nollywood movies... Read More

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Leah Sharibu at 16: Sadly, it doesn’t look like the government wants her back

It’s Leah Sharibu‘s 16th birthday today. Leah, the only teenager yet to be returned among the 105 students kidnapped on February 19, 2017, by the Islamic West African Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram during its raid on the Government Girls Science and Technology College, Dapchi-Yobe, has been in captivity for the last 449... Read More

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The Big 5: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWC; Senate urges FG to reactivate dialogue for Leah Sharibu’s return | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: APC, Presidency in fresh plot to set up Atiku – PDP NWCPDP’s National Working Committee, NWC, on Thursday said no amount of fabrications, attempt at set-up as well as veiled and open threats allegedly by the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government can stop its... Read More

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January 14, 2019

DAAR Communications Plc recognises key industry players at 3rd DAAR Awards

And in a run up to the presidential elections: Atiku goes head to head against President Buhari and Aliko Dangote for Man of the Year. DAAR Communications Plc, an independent privately-owned broadcasting organization in Nigeria sets to recognize notable Nigerians who have pioneered excellence in their various industries for the calendar year of 2018. The... Read More

January 5, 2019

The Big 5: FG meeting with Labour leaders leads to deadlock; Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Cherubim and Seraphim tells Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ensure release of Leah Sharibu, Christian leaders urge Buhari Nearly a year since the abduction of Leah Sharibu by terrorist group Boko Haram, leaders of the Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria on Friday at the State House, Abuja, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure... Read More

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November 3, 2018

Ganduje dismisses the 4 clips showing him ‘rousingly’ collecting dollars; President Buhari receives an attestation to his ‘lost’ WAEC certificate | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. After killing one of the two aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Hauwa Amina Liman, members of a factional Boko Haram sect, ISWAP, who kidnapped Leah Sharibu, demanded N100 billion ransom for her release. A diplomatic source who spoke with them, claiming to... Read More

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October 28, 2018

The Big 5: “Boko Haram wants N100bn for Leah Sharibu;” 5 Shi’ites reportedly killed in clash with soldiers | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Fifty-seven Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the Chairman of Chibok Girls Parents Association, Yakubu Nkenke, “seven of the abducted Chibok girls are living in... Read More

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October 4, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari calls Leah Sharibu’s mum; Dogara, Suswam secure PDP House of Reps and Senate tickets | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has called the mother of Leah Sharibu, the last of the 110 Dapchi school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in February, Rebecca, consoled with the family and “assured the parents that the Federal Government would do its utmost best for the safety and security... Read More

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September 29, 2018

Osun election and the drama, the ongoing organised labour strike and other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The 2018 Osun election was held but declared inconclusive and so, a rerun had to be held. The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke, at that time was leading the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Gboyega Oyetola with 353 votes. Ahead of the... Read More

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September 26, 2018

The Late 5: Omisore jilts PDP, backs APC for Osun re-run; I am ready for Saturday’s primaries – Ambode | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has agreed to work for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the September 27 rerun election in Osun. Embattled Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has expressed his readiness to participate in Saturday’s primary election of the All... Read More

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September 26, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of September

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: BREAKING: Labour emerges from meeting with FG, insists on total strike Leah Sharibu’s mother denies suing FG How @DtigressNG defeated Greece to qualify for the #FIBAWWC quarterfinals. pic.twitter.com/o4rtRa75Mm — Y! Online (@YNaija) September 26, 2018

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September 26, 2018

Leah Sharibu’s mother denies suing FG

Mother of one the 110 schoolgirls abducted from Dapchi, Yobe, Leah Sharibu, Rebecca Sharibu has denied suing the Federal Government, demanding N500 million for damages. It was earlier reported that Rebecca sued the Federal Government“…compelling the defendants to employ every means in securing the plaintiff from the custody of her captors…” But in a report... Read More

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September 26, 2018

Leah Sharibu’s mother sues FG, demands N500m

Mother of one of the abducted 110 schoolgirls from Dapchi, Yobe, Leah Sharibu, Rebecca Sharibu has sued the federal government for failing to secure the release of her daughter. According to TheCable, the suit was filed at the federal high court in Lagos, and Rebecca is seeking N500 damages over the government’s “dereliction of duties”. Joined... Read More

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September 22, 2018

Boko Haram threatens to kill Leah Sharibu, others; FG shelves proposed Nigeria Air and other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Jide Sanwo-Olu formally announced his ambition for the office of Governor in Lagos. With a campaign christened “change for progress” in Lagos, the former Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions told a cheering crowd that the time to take the state to... Read More

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September 18, 2018

The Big 5: Leah Sharibu in grave danger as Boko Haram kills health worker, Abuja Court summons Saraki over Offa Robbery | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has declared the flooding situation in Kogi, Niger, Delta and Anambra as a national disaster and has placed eight others on the watch list. Director-General of the agency, Mustapha Maihaja, made the declaration on Monday, and had earlier inaugurated five... Read More

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September 7, 2018

The Big 5: Protesters in London demand Leah Sharibu’s release, CBN debits 4 banks N5.87bn over capital importation policy | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An advocacy group, Church World Service, on Thursday, staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in London, demanding the release of Leah Sharibu, the last among 110 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College (GGSTC), Dapchi in Yobe on February 19.... Read More

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September 1, 2018

President Buhari’s argument on the rule of law; Leah Sharibu’s appeal and Femi Adesina’s ‘God’-related response and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari stressed that the Rule of Law must be subject to the supremacy of the nation’s security and national interest. Declaring open the 58th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja, he said, “Rule of Law must be subject to... Read More

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August 28, 2018

The Late 5: Leah Sharibu’s father speaks on daughter’s message, INEC submits amended budget proposal to NASS | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nathan Sharibu, father of the only Dapchi schoolgirl still being held by the Boko Haram terrorists, on Tuesday said the audio recording and picture of his daughter, Leah Sharibu has strengthened their faith and hope that she will be released one day. In a telephone interview... Read More

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August 28, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of August

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Only God knows when Leah Sharibu will return – Femi Adesina APC’s reaction to the seizure of an illegal arms shipment is childish and unpatriotic Simi will be making her Nollywood debut in Kunle Afolyan’s upcoming movie “Mokalik”

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August 28, 2018

Only God knows when Leah Sharibu will return – Femi Adesina

Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday said that God alone knows when Leah Sharibu, the only Christian and last among the abducted 110 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe, yet to be released from the captivity of Boko Haram will be freed. Speaking on Tuesday on Channels Television‘s Sunrise Daily, Adesina noted that although he believes that... Read More

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August 28, 2018

The Big 5: Nothing will be spared to bring Leah Sharibu home – Presidency; PDP demands response from Buhari on Trump’s ‘lifeless’ comment | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Leah Sharibu, the only Christian and last among the abducted 110 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dapchi, Yobe, yet to be released from the captivity of Boko Haram has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to save her. A 35 second audio recording in Hausa and picture obtained by The... Read More

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The Big 5: NASS pass 2018 budget of N9.12trn, FG says Leah Sharibu has not been abandoned and other stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The two chambers of the National Assembly, passed the 2018 budget totaling N9.120, 334,988,225 at Wednesday’s plenary following the adoption of the report presented by its committee on Tuesday. The budget is over N500 billion higher than the N8.612 trillion proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari to... Read More

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The Late 5: Leah Sharibu marks 15th birthday in Boko Haram’s custody, Pregnant New Zealand PM reveals plans after birth and other stories

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nathan Sharibu, father of Leah Sharibu, the last abductee of Boko Haram militants from the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, has accused the Federal Government of keeping quiet over her continuous captivity. “It is very sad and the family is very weak. The... Read More

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