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Kaduna Govt. appoints new SUBEB Chairman, 3 others

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State has approved the  appointment of Mr Tijjani Abdullahi as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Abdullahi replaces the erstwhile chairman, Abdullahi Sani, who moves to the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs as

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I got Coronavirus in Abuja, infected four other people – el-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

“I was the first case, fortunately, I’d say, because it served to scare everyone about reality. COVID is real, it’s not a joke. I was the first case, I got it in Abuja and infected four other people, all of us are okay now.” the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said The governor […]

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I have not been cleared of COVID-19 yet – El-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Wednesday said he not been cleared of novel coronavirus COVID-19 yet and that he will personally announce when he is confirmed negative. The Kaduna state governor who had a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council from isolation said he was grateful Executive Council team for keeping the agenda going without […]

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Kaduna Govt directs partial market activities for food, medicine sellers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

Markets in Kaduna State are to partially open on Tuesday, April 14, and, Wednesday, April 15, from 8am to 6pm, for food and medicine sellers. This was contained in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, issued Monday in KadunaAruwan said only sellers of food and medicines are permitted to open […]

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El-Rufai’s efforts in handling of COVID-19 applauded

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

Kaduna – A former lawmaker, Sunday Katung, has commended efforts of the Kaduna state government toward ensuring that the Coronavirus pandemic did not spread into the state, especially among “our vulnerable citizens”. Katung, in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Kaduna, appealed to residents to adhere to relevant guidelines to combat the […]

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Sanusi is a global citizen – El-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2020 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has explained the rationale behind the appointments offered the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, by his administration. The Kaduna State Government had appointed Sanusi as the Vice Chairman of the state’s Investment Board as well as Chancellor of the State University, barely 72 hours after his dethronement […]

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Buhari ordered his ‘godson’ el-Rufai to give Sanusi appointments – Aide

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the governor of Kaduna state to appoint dethroned Emir Muhammadu Sanusi as Chancellor of the Kaduna State University (KASU) and into the board of the Kaduna State Investment Promotion Agency (KADIPA) on Monday and Tuesday Bashir Ahmad said Bashir Ahmad President Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media speaking on Tuesday on […]

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Breaking: PDP demands Supreme Court reversal of Buhari, Ganduje, Masari, El – rufai, Oyetola mandate

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Barring a last minute ditch,the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to approach the Supreme Court to demand a review of its judgements in the 2019 presidential election petition in which it declared President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner. The decision of the party’s National Working Committee was predicated on the […]

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El-Rufai advocates women’s involvement in fight against terrorism, extremism

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Wife of the Governor of Kaduna state, Hajia Asia El-Rufai, has called for active involvement of women in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in the country. El-Rufai made the call at the opening of the second leadership in counter -terrorism and violent extremism course of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on Monday […]

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El-Rufai advocates women involvement in terrorism, extremism fight

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

The Wife of the Governor of Kaduna State, Hajia Asia El-Rufai, has called for active involvement of women in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism in the country. El-Rufai made the call at the opening of the 2nd Leadership in Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism Course of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), on […]

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El-Rufai welcomes Southern Kaduna PDP defectors to APC

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

Kaduna – Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to improve security and development in the state. El-Rufai stated this while receiving some “heavy weights PDP members“ from Southern Kaduna who moved to the APC. Among those who decamped to the ruling party were former Commissioners, former Federal and State […]

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El Rufai: ‘Let’s embrace values of Christmas’

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2019 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has appealed to all residents to pray for Kaduna state and the country, for peace and harmony in our communities as well as for progress and development. In a Christmas message signed by Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, the Special Adviser on Media and Communication on Wednesday, El-Rufai also asked the […]

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El-Rufai wants FG to outlaw Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME)

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

The Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has said that his administration has outlawed the use of Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME) for all construction projects in the state, describing the document as alien to international procurement standards. The Governor who made the remark in Abuja Saturday night while serving as […]

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We need a character like this, Obasanjo hails Gov. El-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Kaduna – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai for his pan-Nigeria character and his commitment to good governance. “I’m here in Kaduna to see my friend @elrufai and see what he’s doing and I’m very satisfied with what I’ve seen”. – Former President Obasanjo pic.twitter.com/typkwwwFEO — Abdallah Yunus Abdallah (@Abdool85)

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El-Rufai begs Kogi people to forgive, re-elect Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

Lokoja – Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Chairman, Kogi State Governorship  Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pleaded with the people of the state to re-elect Gov. Yahaya Bello for a second term. El- Rufa’i also pleaded with the people to forgive the Governor for his real and perceived past […]

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Bishop hails El-Rufai for stopping demolition of 110-year-old Church

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

Kaduna – Rev. Ali Buba Lamido, the Bishop for Wusasa Diocese, Anglican Province of Kaduna, on Monday commended Gov. Nasir El-Rufai for stopping the planned demolition of St George Cathedral, Sabon-Gari Zaria. The Bishop also commended the governor for promoting peace, unity and development in Kaduna State. Lamido, who met with the governor behind closed […]

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We will correct our mistakes, Gov. El-Rufai assures Kaduna people

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Friday said the administration would correct its mistakes and uplift the living standard of the people in the next four years. The governor made the commitment in Kaduna when he received some All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the state who visited to congratulate him on his victory […]

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Give priority to corps members accommodation, El-Rufai orders LG chairmen, traditional rulers

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Kaduna – Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State on Thursday said the state government supports the posting of 80 per cent of National Youth service Corps (NYSC) members to rural areas. El-Rufai said when the state NYSC Coordinator, Isa Wana paid him a courtesy visit in his office, that any influential person who requested for […]

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Why my child will remain in public school – el-Rufa’i

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2019 0

Abuja – Gov. Nasiru el-Rufa’i of Kaduna State says his child will remain in public school in spite the reported invasion of the state by kidnappers and Boko Haram elements. El-Rufa’i stated this while reacting to the abduction of six students and two teachers at the Engrave’s College in Kakau Daji area of Kaduna State […]

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Enrolling your son in a public school a comedy, Sani tells El-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2019 0

 Senator Shehu Sani, has lampooned the governor of Kaduna state , Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for enrolling his six-year-old son, Abubakar, in a public school. The lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the eighth National Assembly, speaking in Kaduna said what the governor did with his son was just a comedy. He said “It is […]