The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has commended Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuities, pensions and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants in the state. The union said the governor’s intervention had brought relief...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Shehu Usman Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has called on residents of the state to support the party’s efforts to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 governorship election. Bawa made the call on Friday...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved ruling on a no case submission by a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El’Rufai, on a charge of alleged wiretapping brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS filed an amended five-count charge against el-Rufai...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said the decision by Northern Nigerian Women Ulama to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term was based on his achievements and inclusive style of governance. Sani stated this on Sunday while speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement with delegates of the...
The Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Ambassador Nuhu Bamalli, has welcomed the proposed 100 per cent increase in the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers in Kaduna State, describing the development as a welcome relief for the traditional institution. The Emir, who is also Chairman of the Kaduna...
The family of former Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), demanding that he either provide evidence to support allegations linking El-Rufai to killings in Southern...
The 2027 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa (ABG), has accused the administration of Governor Uba Sani of neglecting the funding of tertiary education while allegedly prioritising overseas travels, publicity and other government expenses. Bawa made the allegations in a statement on...
Members of the Kaduna State APC Consensus Aspirants Forum have resolved to deploy their political structures across the state to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The aspirants, who spoke at...
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that security and anti-graft agencies are being deployed against opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement shared on his social media platform...
TChairman of Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Anto Usman, has said the council is targeting 95 per cent votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani in the 2027 general elections. Usman attributed the target to what he described as the significant development interventions...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said the Federal Government’s tax reforms have significantly improved Nigeria’s revenue mobilisation, with national revenue reaching about N21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026. The governor spoke on Wednesday at the 160th edition of the Joint Revenue Board meeting held in...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has donated brand-new buses to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kaduna State University (KASU) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), describing the organisations as critical institutions in the development of the state. Speaking during...
Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has called on the Kaduna State Government to urgently implement outstanding agreements and settle various...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved a total of N810 million as financial support for 4,050 graduates of the Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development to enable them transition from training to productive employment and entrepreneurship. The governor announced the intervention on Thursday at the...
Kaduna State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every child of school age has access to basic education, describing education as a fundamental right rather than a privilege. The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Mubarak Mohammed, stated this on Wednesday...
Chairman of Fityanul-Islam, Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi Zaria, has pledged the support of the Islamic organisation for Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in future elections, saying the governor’s support for religious activities will be reciprocated at the polls. Sheikh Rabiu made the declaration on Tuesday during the annual Maulid...
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commended Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for prioritising the welfare of resident doctors and improving healthcare delivery across the state. The association said the governor had demonstrated strong commitment to improving the working conditions of resident doctors through better remuneration, infrastructure...
Human rights activist and 2027 presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as an alleged case of political vendetta rather than justice. Sowore, in a post on X on Wednesday, said El-Rufai’s prolonged...
Uba Sani flags off free distribution of 500 trucks of fertilizer, tractors to 150,000 Kaduna farmers
Uba Sani flags off free distribution of 500 trucks of fertilizer, tractors to 150,000 Kaduna farmers
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has flagged off the distribution of 500 trucks of free fertiliser and tractors to 150,000 smallholder farmers across the state’s 23 local government areas, saying the initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to boosting food production and supporting rural livelihoods. The governor, who launched the...
Borno State Governor Uba Sani has advised states seeking to replicate the Kaduna Peace Model to first identify the root causes of their security challenges and allow communities to take ownership of peace-building initiatives. The governor gave the advice while receiving the Implementation Monitoring Committee of the National Economic...