Alabidun Abdulrahman, Author at The News Chronicle

Gov Zulum hails UAE for Exposing Boko Haram sponsors

Alabidun Abdulrahman Nov 11, 2020

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno is glad that for the first time in 11 years, there appears to be headway on tracking some alleged financiers of Boko Haram’s activities which has left thousands of citizens killed, millions displaced and private properties and public institutions worth billions of dollars destroyed in north-eastern Nigeria. Zulum’s message, […]

Nigerian Politics and Extinction of Godfatherism

Alabidun Abdulrahman Oct 20, 2020

Globally, politics is dynamic, they say. But it seems, it is more dynamical in Nigeria, considering the sequence of political happenings since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The tempo of playing politics of godfatherism, in recent times, especially by political elites and those who are opportune to be at decision making helms for […]

COVID-19: Kwara Schools Resume October 5, Tertiary Institutions Oct 12

Alabidun Abdulrahman Oct 02, 2020

The Kwara State Government has given a nod for the resumption of both public and private schools amidst COVID-19 pandemic. The directive was contained in a press release by the Commissioner for Communications, Harriet Afolabi-Oshatimehin on Wednesday. Oshatimehin said normal academic classes are to resume from Monday, October 5. “With various training held for teachers […]

INSURGENCY: 13 Boko Haram Terrorists, 6 Women, 17 Children Surrender

Alabidun Abdulrahman Sep 27, 2020

No fewer than 13 suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs), alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village on Saturday surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, says the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The repentant criminals, together with their wives and children, surrendered at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The […]

How Gunmen Killed, Kidnapped 2 Personnel of Nigerian Army within 24 Hours

Alabidun Abdulrahman Jul 08, 2020

In what seems to be coordinated attacks, two personnel of the Nigerian Military have been victims of assault in the hands of dreaded gunmen and kidnappers, leading to the death of one while the other abducted. The incidents happened simultaneously at different locations. The first incident was said to occur at about 6.30pm on Sunday, […]

Abuja Hospitals Reject 60-Year-Old Sick Woman Over Bed Space Insufficient

Alabidun Abdulrahman Jul 02, 2020

There has been reported uproar in Abuja as National Hospital, Gwarimpa Hospital and three other healthcare facilities in the nation’s capital rejected a sick businesswoman, citing lack of bed space. The woman, who was said to be in her early sixties, was taken to the hospitals for proper medical attention, after she suddenly fell ill […]

Troops Eliminate 12 Bandits During Clearance Operations, Arrest Several Informers

Alabidun Abdulrahman Jun 29, 2020

Nigerian Military said the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji under Operation Accord has recorded significant successes against bandits and criminal elements in its continued aggressive clearance operations in some parts of the country. This was contained in a statement released by the Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General John Enenche on Sunday. According to […]

Troops Air Raid Destroys Katsina Bandits

Alabidun Abdulrahman Jun 17, 2020

The Air Component of Operation HADARIN DAJI has destroyed some armed bandits’ camps in a forest in Katsina State, the Defence Media Operations (DMO) has said. It was gathered that airstrikes were executed yesterday, at the forest located south of Birnin Kogo, along the Katsina-Zamfara boundary area. The DMO, on Tuesday, disclosed in a statement […]

Army Eliminates 1,015 Boko Haram Terrorists, Arrests 84 Informants in North-East

Alabidun Abdulrahman May 25, 2020

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have neutralised 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists with the arrest of 84 informants and couriers in Northeast. The arrests were made during recent counter-insurgency operations in Sambisa Forest and Lake Chad region. Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff made this known on Sunday during a luncheon for […]

Eid-il-Fitri: Sulu-Gambari urges Muslims to pray at home

Alabidun Abdulrahman May 21, 2020

The Emir of Ilorin, who doubles as Vice President-General of Jamat Nasri Islam, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has directed Muslim brethren in his community and environs to observe the Eid-il-Fitri prayers at home to flatten the curve of COVID-19 that has ravaged the global scene in recent times. Sulu-Gambari said this on Wednesday in a statement […]

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