
Zamfara governor says he negotiated the release of the Katsina kidnapped boys
Zamfara governor says he negotiated the release of 344 schoolboys abducted one week ago from a school in Katsina State
Zamfara governor says he negotiated the release of 344 schoolboys abducted one week ago from a school in Katsina State. Despite a video attributed to Boko Haram claimed responsibility for the kidnapping, the direct involvement of the terrorist group is still unclear.
The governor of Kenya's capital, Nairobi is removed from office for 'abuse of office' and 'gross misconduct'.
With Coronavirus infections on the rise in Nigeria, we discuss with the National Chairperson of the Nigeria Health Commissioners' Forum, Dr. Betta Edu, the state of preparedness of the West African state.
(Photo: One of the Katsina boys released after being held captive for a week. Credit:KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images)
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