Kidnappers who abducted 287 school children in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have demanded a ransom of N1 billion for their release. They issued a threat to kill the hostages if the payment is not made within 20 days.
However, the military has pledged to rescue the
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Taofeek Oyedokun
Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.
