Tag Archives: Boko Haram

Breaking News: Boko Haram releases 21 #ChibokGirls to Nigerian government

Posted on October 13, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

I have tears. 21 girls released, y’all. I’m so happy for them and their families. (CNN) — Boko Haram militants handed over 21 Chibok schoolgirls to Nigerian authorities Thursday after a series of negotiations, Nigeria’s government said, in the first … Continue reading →

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President Buhari Receives Rescued #Chibokgirl, Amina Ali, At The Presidential Villa

Posted on May 19, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Alasholuyi Blog President Buhari received Amina Ali, one of the rescued abducted 219 Chibok Schoolgirls, at the State House earlier today, May 19. The rescued girl who nurses a four month old baby was led into the Villa … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Remarks on International Women’s Day

Posted on March 9, 2016 by rikyrah

What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day has been held on 8 March every year since 1913, and has been recognized by the United Nations since 1975. The UN says it’s a time to reflect on progress made, to … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Nigerian President Buhari Visits the White House

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, News, Nigeria, Open Thread, Photos, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Relationships | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Arrives In America

Posted on July 19, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

President Muhammadu Buhari has just arrived the Joint Base Andrews International Airport, Washington DC, ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with US President, Barack Obama. Buhari’s arrival to the US was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media … Continue reading →

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#BringBackOurGirls: The Search for the Chibok School Girls

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

The Guardian.com: US surveillance planes have begun flying missions over a remote area of Nigeria as part of a mounting international effort to find and rescue more than 200 teenage girls abducted by Islamist militants almost a month ago. The … Continue reading →

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Photos: #BringBackOurGirls Rally

Posted on May 7, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Current Events, Kidnapping, News, Open Thread, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , | 86 Comments