Tag Archives: Nigeria

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 →

Posted in Africa, Africans, Boko Haram, crime, Current Events, Kidnapping, News, Nigeria, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inauguration

Posted on May 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Africa, Current Events, Democracy, News, Nigeria, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

Nigerian-styled ‘Queens of Africa’ doll outsells Barbie

Posted on February 3, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

A Nigerian businessman, Taofick Okoya, created a doll which has grown so big that it now outsells the legendary Barbie dolls in Nigeria. The creation of the doll was not something he had always set out to do. He just … 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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Ramaa Mosley: Hijacking the Hashtag #BringBackOurGirls

Posted on May 9, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Ramaa Mosley tried to hijack the hashtag, #BringBackOurGirls and claim she started it and tie it to her organization “Girl Rising” to Fund Raise off of it. Please be aware. Nothing disgusts me more than a thief trying to capitalize off … Continue reading →

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Photos: #BringBackOurGirls Rally

Posted on May 7, 2014 by SouthernGirl2
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