Chibok girls
12 Dec 2019
On the night of 14–15 April 2014, 276 female students were kidnapped from the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State by Boko Haram extremists. Since then, a number of the girls have either been rescued by the Nigerian Army or freed by the extremist terrorist organization. 112 students remain missing though, and Yana Galang, the mother of one of the girls who has been missing since 2014 remains hopeful of someday seeing her daughter again.
28 Oct 2019
Chibok Girls: We don't know the amount paid for their release - Sen. Ali Ndume
14 Apr 2018
As the world marks the 4th Anniversary of the kidnap of the 'Chibok Girls', the government should intensify efforts to facilitate the release of the 112 girls still in captivity.
26 Mar 2018
Obasanjo meets with missing Chibok girls' parents
16 Jan 2018
Boko Haram video we won’t return, abducted ‘Chibok Girls’ declare.
28 Oct 2017
Remaining Chibok girls with Shekau may be in Sambisa - Borno governor.
1 Oct 2017
President Buhari promises to free remaining Chibok girls.
2 Aug 2017
BBOG demands rescue of remaining 113 abducted Chibok Girls,
24 May 2017
FG denies paying £2m for the freedom of the rescued Chibok girls.
21 May 2017
Tearful reunion as parents, Chibok girls meet after 3 years.
8 May 2017
82 released Chibok Girls undergoing a medical checkup.
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