The federal government has denied paying ransom for abducted schoolchildren from St. Mary's boarding school Allegations claimed a multimillion-dollar payment and release of Boko Haram leaders, but officials refuted them The Nigerian government urged the media to verify facts and avoid speculative reporting that allegedly harms security efforts Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa. FCT, Abuja - The federal government on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, rejected the notion that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration paid a “huge” ransom, including the release of insurgent leaders, to secure the freedom of the schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s boarding school. An investigation ...