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Chibok girls: Borno Elders hail Buhari

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

Borno Elders Forum, BEF, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over the release of 82 Chibok school girls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in April 2014. The forum described the development as a good omen. Dr Mali Gubio, Secretary of the forum in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, noted

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82 Chibok girls release, a glimmer of hope – EU

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

The European Union High Representative, Federica Mogherini has described the release of 82 Chibok girls as a “glimmer of hope” that all the Boko Haram abductees would regain their freedom. Mogherini, in a statement on Sunday, said EU’s thoughts are with the released girls as they rebuild their lives. “This news is a glimmer of […]

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FG frees Boko Haram detainees for Chibok girls

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

Nigeria’s Presidency on Saturday confirmed the release of the 82 Chibok schoolgirls after three years in  captivity and also revealed how their  freedom was negotiated. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said the girls were released by their captors in exchange for some Boko Haram suspects held by the […]

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Buhari knew about the $289m NIA project – NSA Monguno

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

Nigeria’s NSA, Babagana Monguno, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari knew about the National Intelligence Agency’s (NIA) covert operation that led to N13 billion kept in an apartment in Lagos. In an interview with Premium Times, Monguno confirmed that he knew about the covert operation and took part in its gradual advancement. The NSA said: […]

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82 release chibok school girls arrive Abuja

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

The 82 Chibok girls that were freed from Boko Haram captivity, have arrived in Abuja. The girls have been received by the Chief of Staff to the Nigerian President, Abba Kyari. They are however, still expected to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari by 4:00pm today.

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Privacy of 82 Chibok girls released should be priority — Amnesty Int’l

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2017

Amnesty International Nigeria has commended the Federal Government over the release of 82 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram, while urging the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure the girls are not kept in lengthy detention and security screening which can only add to their suffering and plight. Osai Ojigho, Amnesty International’s Nigeria Director, said: “The