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11 Years On: The Lingering Effects of the Chibok Kidnapping

11 Years On: The Lingering Effects of the Chibok Kidnapping

After securing these two releases however, Buhari’s government became complacent and failed to follow through on promises to safeguard the welfare of the released girls after the fact. The President’s pledge to take care of the girls’ education, health, security and welfare which extended to their children was not fully realised and several girls still feel let down by the government. 

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11 Years On: The Lingering Effects of the Chibok Kidnapping

After securing these two releases however, Buhari’s government became complacent and failed to follow through on promises to safeguard the welfare of the released girls after the fact. The President’s pledge to take care of the girls’ education, health, security and welfare which extended to their children was not fully realised and several girls still feel let down by the government. 

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2 days ago

11 Years On: The Lingering Effects of the Chibok Kidnapping

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Tems’ Message Is Community, Heritage and Fulfilled Destiny 

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What Do Young Lagosians Have Against Partying During The Day?

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Three Things We Expect From Amaarae’s New Album

Amaarae has teased, through a spectacular twitch livestream party, a brand new album titled Black Star, dropping around summer 2025 and referencing the large black star in the middle of the Ghanaian flag. The party featured a vibe-heavy DJ set spinning unreleased tracks, alongside some of Amaarae’s favorite records from female musicians, anchored by an […]

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How The Independence Bridge Closure Brought Lagos To a Standstill

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How The Independence Bridge Closure Brought Lagos To a Standstill
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