1. The Guardian

It is unfortunate enough that Nigeria has found herself in this quagmire but the deafening silence at the corridors of power that initially attended the tragedy is more unacceptable … It is sickening that no answer is being offered to anxious and tormented parents, relations and Nigerians to the debauchery … Notwithstanding any behind-the-scene activities, a rising wave of anger and frustration across the land is justifiable. In saner climes, the country would be virtually at a standstill now. But except for some belated moves at the National Assembly … it is business as usual in Abuja … Are the children of the elite involved? No. Hence the tardiness? This government has a lot of explaining to do. Lagos

2. The New York Times

This is not the first time Boko Haram has attacked students … and kidnapped young women … Until now, there has been little response to the violence, either in Nigeria or internationally. But the kidnapping … has triggered outrage and ignited a rare anti-government protest movement in Nigeria … The reaction of [President Goodluck] Jonathan's wife, Patience, was stunningly callous; according to state news media, she told a protest leader, "You are playing games. Don't use schoolchildren and women for demonstrations again." … Mr Jonathan, who leads a corrupt government that has little credibility, initially played down the threat and claimed security forces were in control. New York