Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have detained six suspected kidnappers and recovered four fabricated AK-47 rifles in Kaduna. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Hassan said on Thursday, at about 3:20 pm , credible intelligence...
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Kaduna State University (KASU) branch is on the verge of another industrial action due to some unresolved issues with the state government. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Peter Adamu, the Chairman, ASUU KASU branch and issued to newsmen...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has extended its heartfelt commendation to the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of the state through the strategic partnership with the World Bank. AYCF President General Yerima Shettima...
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari to express appreciation for his unwavering support during his tenure at the Bank. Adesina’s second term as AfDB President concludes in September. He said the visit was an opportunity...
President Bola Tinubu has said his vision is to complete and expand all key road infrastructure projects across Nigeria to improve nationwide connectivity. President Tinubu stated this on Sunday during the inauguration of section two of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project. The President, who was represented by the Governor of...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufa’i, and former Governor of Sokoto State and serving Senator, Aminu Tambuwal on Friday visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. Also on their entourage were the former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, former...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has noted that the implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Kaduna State is due to Governor Uba Sani’s result-oriented leadership. The Vice President who made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony of the SAPZ at Dakin...
Mr Ishaya Kukah, brother to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Fr. Matthew Kukah, on Tuesday recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of bandits who had held him and others captive. Kukah spoke with newsmen on Tuesday when the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and...
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will conduct an Elementary Application of Fire Exercise for cadets of the 75 Regular Course from April 10 to April 12. The academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. He...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs Patience Fakai, has said that Governor Uba Sani’s efforts to make Kaduna State the skills hub of the nation, is one of the ways of tackling youth unemployment. Mrs Fakai said that Kaduna State Government is...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Ambassador of Italy to Nigeria, His Excellency, Lacopo Foti, has expressed his country’s readiness to support Kaduna State Government’s investment drive, by encouraging Italian companies to invest in the State. Mr Foti who made the pledge when he paid a courtesy call on...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – In an efforts to bridged the educational gap and empowering young people with the tools they needed to succeed in their academic pursuits, the Hon. Shehu Bawa ABG Foundation has officially flagged off its 2025 JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) training for 5,000 students across...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has approved the recruitment of 1, 800 health workers yearly across all the Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the state, for the next four years. The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, who disclosed this at a ministerial press...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the necessary support for the improved security situation in North – West region. The group also commended the efforts of the Minister of State Defense Mohammed Bello Matawalle and Chief of...
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Federal legislator, Ahmed Manir in a series of empowerment projects to his people has shared 13 cars to constituents amidst fanfare and jubilation from party supporters. The car keys were handed to beneficiaries selected from across Lere Federal Constituency in a ceremony attended by...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– The Kaduna State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has disowned former governor Nasir El-Rufai, stating that he is not a recognized member of the party in Kaduna State. The former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir...
A chief suspect (names withheld) in the kidnapping and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, has provided reasons for his actions in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The suspect , who said he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem, spoke to NAN at...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved the recruitment of 1,800 staff in order to fill the personnel gaps across all the Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Kaduna State. A statement issued by the Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, on Thursday, stated...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former allay of Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Hajiya Maryam Suleiman, has dumped the former Governor, describing his defection as a wrong political calculation. Hajiya Maryam, who was earlier suspended from the party for making...
A couple, Daniel and Juliet Godswill, were arraigned in a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for allegedly pouring hot water on their neighbour, James Goro. The defendants, 40 and 37, respectively both residents of Goni-gora Kaduna are charged with two countc of conspiracy and causing grievous hurt. The Prosecutor,...