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, contained in a statement on Tuesday, by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, was in reaction to a report of six Nigerians Convicted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over ‘Boko Haram Funding’. An Abu Dhabi Appeal Court upheld the conviction of some Nigerians for allegedly…
Author: Alabidun Abdulrahman
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 the country, is ‘fast and furious’. Known as Africa’s largest economy and battling for stability in its diversity, Nigeria has had a fair share of been described as a nation not living its full its potential, and its brand of politics riddled by godfatherism has…
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 on how to protect themselves and students from the COVID-19 infection, improved manpower in monitoring and case tracings, and the appreciable guarantee of some protection for the children, the government hereby directs the reopening of elementary schools from October 5,” the statement reads. “Similarly, state-owned…
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 DHQ, through a statement issued by the Coordinator of the Defence Media Operations (DMO), John Enenche, said this was sequel to sustained aerial bombardment and aggressive intensive clearance operation by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, in the North East. The statement released by Mr. Enenche,…
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, July 05, 2020, when an officer, a Lieutenant with the 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt was kidnapped by unknown gunmen at the GRA general area of the Rivers State Capital, South-South Nigeria. PRNigeria gathered that despite efforts made by the troops throughout the Sunday…
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 at an unnamed hotel in Gwarimpa, a high-brow area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). One of the managers of the hotel, who simply gave his name as Samuel, said the aged businesswoman who lodged in their hospitality facility, could not sit or stand, few…
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 the release, the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Friday, foiled armed bandits attack at Mara Zamfarawa village in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State. In the process, 6 bandits were killed while several others escaped with gunshot wounds. It added that the troops successfully arrested…
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 by its Coordinator, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, that the operation was in continuation of troops’ renewed offensive to rid States in the North West and North Central of criminal elements. According to the DMO, “The airstrikes were executed yesterday, 15 June 2020, as part of…
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 wounded troops to mark Sallah at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. In his words, “The seven-week counter-insurgency operations were conducted in over a dozen communities in Borno and Yobe states,” adding that many Boko Haram camps and hideouts were also destroyed, with several wounded terrorists seeking medical…
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 issued and made available to newsmen in Ilorin, saying this is necessary for strict compliance with the current social distancing directive occasioned by the novel coronavirus pandemic. He stated that the directive is in conjunction with the Council of Ulamau in Kwara State at preventing…
The Military High Command said the troops of Combat Team 1, Operation KANTANA JIMLAN have eliminated three (3) dreaded Boko Haram terrorists on long-range admin patrol while two (2) soldiers also paid the supreme price with many others with various degrees of injury along Buni Yadi – Buni Gari axis, in Yobe State. The incident was log on encountered multiple Improvised Explosive Devices and Boko Haram Terrorists’ ambush, eight kilometres ahead of Buni-Gari in Gujba Local Government Area on Monday. According to a statement by the Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General John Enenche on Wednesday said a…
Several Boko Haram and Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have been reportedly killed, following a gun battle with the Nigerian Troops at Gajigana in Borno. This was made known in an update on Monday by the Defence Media Operations. Its Coordinator, Major General John Enenche said the troops of 212 Bn, Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE had earlier received credible intelligence report on BHT convergence and advancement to attack troops’ location at Gajigana from Goni Usmanti Village in Nganzai Local Government Area, hence the Military laid ambush and forthrightly repelled the attack. Enenche added that, in complimenting the artillery…
The military command said it has recorded another milestone victory against insurgency, as eleven (11) Boko Haram members lay down their arms amidst the renewed impetus in the theatre to end the criminality. The development was said to be an indication of the heat military operational activities in the North East. The Defence Media Operations (DMO), made this known while giving an update on the operations by the Armed Forces on Friday, saying the insurgents voluntarily surrendered to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Adamawa State. The DMO Coordinator, Major General John Enenche further affirmed that there are indications that…
The troops of Operations Thunder Strike and Whirl Punch in conjunction with the Air Component of Operation Gama Aiki, have killed 17 notorious bandits at their hideouts in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Enenche said that several other bandits escaped with gunshot wounds in the joint operation that was conducted on May 7 at suspected bandits’ hideouts around Mashigi Galbi, Damba Community and Kabarasha Villages in Gwagwada District. The operation was said to be in continuation of efforts of the…
The advent of coronavirus in the global space since last year has in many ways affected both health and economic sectors, leading to uncertainties of when and how it would be contained. So far, in Nigeria, the very obvious impact has been huge, especially about government finances, capital flow reversals and loss of income to businesses and households among others. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently projected that the Nigerian economy would shrink by 3.4 per cent this year. This is believed to be worse than the global average projected at three per cent. Because of the virus, the government…
The Nigerian troops have killed 134 Boko Haram and Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and arrested 16 informants in Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement in Abuja by the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj-Gen. John Enenche on Monday. The Coordinator said the success was recorded in the ongoing subsidiary operation in the North East Theatre of Operation code-named ‘Operation Kantana Jimlan. According to him, the operation is being conducted in preparation for the final routing of BHT/ISWAP from the Nigerian territory by the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. Enenche said the operation was…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA said it has extended the closure of some five (5) International airports in Nigeria to forestall the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the aviation sector. The stringent measure was contained in a letter signed by its Director-General, Captain Musa S. Nuhu and dated 21st March 2020. The statement with Ref. No: NCAA/DG/AIR/1 1/16/106 was directed to all Nigerian operators and foreign operators flying into Nigeria for immediate compliance. Nuhu said the affected five International airports shall remain closed for another two weeks starting from 23rd of April to May 2020, believing the…
There is no doubt that the world has been thrown into a state of confusion with the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. To this end, there have been discourses on finding a lasting solution to the scourge, as concerns grow about world safety and socio-economic stability. In Nigeria, there have been over 500 cases reported. Consequently, the invasive nature of the virus has forced the Federal Government to announce a total lockdown in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun states respectively; where the cases are on the very high ladder. This is even as some State Governors took measures pre-emptively and also announced…
Globally, climate change has become one of the most serious environmental challenges facing our planet. It has been a critical issue for quite a long time and stakeholders have been deliberating and devising ways of combating it. Annual evaluation by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that scientists learn more about the consequences of global warming, and many agree that environmental, economic, and health consequences are likely to occur if current trends continue. It has become a known fact that the prevalence of fossil fuels and its usages such as oil, gas, and coal are burned to generate energy, large…
