Ezekwesili, Chibok parents stand still for Nigerian govt to confirm identity of rescued “Chibok girls”

By Rotimi Akinola Convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Group, Obiageli Ezekwesili, said she hopes the 200 girls reportedly rescued by Nigerian troops from Sambisa Forest are the #ChibokGirls kidnapped by Boko Haram last year. Speaking via telephone on Channels TV News at 10 on Tuesday night, she expressed wishes some of the schoolgirls would be among … Continue reading Ezekwesili, Chibok parents stand still for Nigerian govt to confirm identity of rescued “Chibok girls”

200 “Chibok girls” finally rescued by Nigerian government

 Nigerian security forces said they have rescued 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa forest, a stronghold of the Boko Haram sect in Borno state. Chris Olukolade, a major-general and director of defence information, said he could not confirm the identity of the freed victims and their origins, and he could not state if … Continue reading 200 “Chibok girls” finally rescued by Nigerian government

Islamic State: Time for Syrians to choose between Obama and Assad

By Rotimi Akinola One thing I have learned from reading news in which states declare the crust of their foreign policy is that such news themselves should be taken with a pinch of salt as they are seldom what they seem. I have also come to learn that world leaders, while working underground to further … Continue reading Islamic State: Time for Syrians to choose between Obama and Assad