A clergyman, Rev. Fr. Onuh Ladi, says Nigerians need to have an honest conversation to promote peaceful coexistence and socio-economic development of the country. Ladi gave the advice during an Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue among residents of Kaduna North Local Government Area in Kaduna State. The News Agency of...
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Brig.-Gen. Obinna Onubogu, on Wednesday assumed duty as the 21st Commandant of Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) Jaji, Kaduna State. Onubogu took over from Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undaindeye who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as Chief of Defence intelligence. In his address before the handover, Undaindeye thanked...
Brig.- Gen. Mohammed-Aminu Abdullahi has assumed duty as the 38th Commandant of Depot Nigerian Army Zaria, Kaduna state. A statement by Capt. Iliya Dauda, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer of the Depot, said on Wednesday in Zaria that the new commandant took over the affairs of the school...
The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have busted a rail line vandalism operation, impounded a conveyance truck and recovered some exhibits. Guy This is contained in a statement by DSP Muhammad Jalige, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Monday in Kaduna. Jalige said that...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Monday said it would begin its shooting range exercise for military cadets in Kaduna State. It therefore advised residents not to panic over sound of gunshots in some parts of communities in the state. The Academy’s Public Relations...
Suspected bandits have killed a traditional title holder, the Ardo of Birni and Kewaye of Zazzau Emirate, Alhaji Shuaibu Mohammed and four children.banditba The incident occurred on Saturday night at about 10pm in Dorayi village of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The bandits numbering five also rustled 100...
A housewife, Maryam Musa on Wednesday dragged Kabiru Sulaiman, her husband before a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna over alleged assault and humiliation. Musa told the court that Sulaiman assaulted and sent her packing to her parents house after a misunderstanding. “He choked and hit me in the...
A man, Ali Abubakar, who was dragged to a Shari’a court sitting in Kaduna by his wife, Ajinomo Ohunenene-Ummi on Wednesday was absent owing to lack of transport fare to the court. Abubakar had sent word throught the court messenger, Tajuddeen Saidu that he would not be available for...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Residents of Kaduna State have been urged not to panic over massive movement of military personnel and equipment during its four-day field exercise. The spokesperson of The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji, Maj. Umar Adamu, made the call in a statement...
UNICEF says it is mobilising resources to improve access to quality education by poor and vulnerable children in Kaduna State. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, stated this in Kaduna on Sunday during the annual UNICEF Access Bank Charity Shield Polo Tournament, at Fifth Chukker Country Polo...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – A popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) has been arrested for alleged internet-related fraud. The spokesman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement on...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State Chapter, has advised the incoming Leadership of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) not to be a divisive tool. The Chairman CAN, Kaduna state, Rev. John Hayab gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Kaduna. . Hayab said he had...
Armed bandits have reportedly killed no fewer than nine people during an attack at Ungwan Dakwa village, near Dogon Dawa ward in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State. Although the police authorities are yet to comment on the incident, the House of Assembly member-elect for Birnin Gwari State Constituency,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has disowned a list purporting to be the official selection list for the 75 Regular Course of the Academy is fake. The Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Victor Olukoya, stated this in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna....
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked reports alleging that it has suspended Sen. Mohammed Makarfi from the party, over alleged anti-party activities. The Kaduna State PDP Chairman, Mr Felix Hyet made the clarification in a statement in Kaduna on Tuesday. “We call you...
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has warned its members to desist from night and reckless driving and loading of petroleum products at illegal points. Mr Abdulsalam Mohammed, the Kaduna Zonal Chairman, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG, gave the warning at the union’s...
A Sharia Court in Kaduna on Thursday, ordered a woman, Fatima Muhammad to return the N80,000 received as dowry in exchange for divorce. The Judge, Malam Muhammad Adamu-Shehu, gave the ruling after the complainant told the court that she wanted to redeem herself from the marriage and was ready...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Police in Kaduna State have killed a notorious bandit during a gun battle and recoverd the terrorists’ operational motorcycle in Kidandan village of Giwa LGA of the state. The police spokesman in the state, DSP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the development in a statement...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into the viral video showing its personnel clad in military camouflage, maltreating some civilians at 2 Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Kaduna. The Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, condemned the assault in a statement issued on Sunday...
The Military Special Task Force Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has dismissed allegations of compromise made against it in the Southern part of Kaduna by Zangon Kataf Youth Christian Association of Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, Capt. Oya James, Media information Officer, OPSH, said the military would not be...