
Suspects arrested over the abduction of Nigerian students
Nigerian police say they have arrested two suspects alleged to be involved in the kidnapping of more than 130 students.
Police in Nigeria say they have arrested two suspected ringleaders in connection with the abduction of more than 130 students from institutions in Kaduna state.
Plus Zambian army Captain Mwila Chansa on her battle – and joy - to adopt a baby she first met while on deployment with the UN in the Central African Republic.
And we hear from the Kenyan mountaineer who conquered Everest, and is now looking forward to some home cooking.
Photo: A school sign outside one of the schools that was targeted by kidnappers in Nigeria's Kaduna state. Credit: Getty Images.
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