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UNICEF hails Kaduna efforts in addressing plight of the poor

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Kaduna State Government for efforts to develop a social protection policy that would address the plight of the marginalised and vulnerable. Ramatu Aliyu, Social Policy Specialist at UNICEF gave the commendation on Wednesday in Zaria,

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2 bank staff testify in Sen. Shehu Sani’s trial over Alleged bribery

Ihesiulo Grace 25 February 2020 0

Two staff of the Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB), on Tuesday, gave their evidence in the ongoing trial of Sen. Shehu Sani, former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central at the Federal High Court, Abuja. Beckley Ojo and Elizabeth Nwoka, who were compliance officers with the bank, testified before Justice Inyang Ekwo in a two-count charge of bribery and […]

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Kaduna Sports festival to start March 2

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

The 6th edition of Kaduna State Sports Festival, which will be organised for the first time in 10 years, will begin on March 2 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival, which was earlier scheduled for Feb 24, could not commence as planed due to funding issues. READ ALSO: Zamfara plans new […]

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El-Zakzaky, Wife resume trial in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

A Kaduna State High Court on Monday has resumed the trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El- Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat. Reports said, El-Zakzaky and his wife are facing eight counts over allegations of culpable homicide, unlawful assembly, disruption of public peace, and criminal conspiracy among others. […]

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Kaduna revenue agency partners traditional rulers on revenue generation

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The Kaduna Sate Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) has commenced mobilisation of traditional rulers as part of strategies to boost revenue generation in the state. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Dr Zaid Abubakar said in Zaria on Friday, that traditional structure remained a veritable tool in citizens mobilisation for the implementation of government programmes. READ

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Police confirm 7 killed, 5 injured in Kaduna attack

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed that seven persons were killed and five others injured in Maro village, a border community between Kajuru and Kachia Local Government Area of the state. The Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige gave the confirmation in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Jalige said the […]

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Kaduna evacuates 90,000 tonnes of refuse in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

The Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA), said it evacuated 90,000 tonnes of refuse in 2019. Jibrin Lawal, KEPA General Manager, made this known on Thursday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. He said the wastes were generated and evacuated daily from Kaduna metropolis, Zaria and Kafanchan. READ ALSO: Breaking: […]

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Gunmen kill 11 family members, others in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

11 family members have been killed by gunmen in Bakali village in Fatika District, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A member of the community, Malam Sani Bakali, who lost 11 members of his family in the attack, told newsmen the bandits stormed the community around 4pm on Tuesday and operated for two hours. […]

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Association publish book to ease teaching, learning of mathematics in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

The Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Kaduna State Chapter, says it has published a book entitled: “MAN Olympiad Question and Answers”, to ease the teaching and learning of the subject. Unveiling the book in Kaduna on Tuesday, the Chairman of the association in the state, Prof. Musa Ibrahim, said that the book would serve as […]

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MURIC hails police for storming Kaduna Kuduru Forest

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has applauded the Kaduna Police Command in a statement issued on Monday by the group’s director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The group also called on Nigarians to repose more confidence in the ability of the police and other security agencies to protect the citizenry. The group said that […]

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Police arrest 3 members of Ansaru terror group in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

Three members of the Ansaru terror group have been arrested by the operatives of the police. The arrest according to a statement by the Force Public Relations office, Frank Mba follows sustained mop-up operations conducted by the operatives in Kuduru Forest, Birnin-Gwari. The suspects are Munkailu Isah, a.k.a Babban Driver (32), Abdullahi Saminu, a.k.a Danmunafiki (21) and

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CAN lauds Nigeria Police Force on renewed fight against Kaduna bandits

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended Nigeria Police Force for its renewed zeal in fighting criminals, bandits and kidnappers in Kaduna state. Rev. John Hayab the state’s CAN Chairman gave the commendation in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Hayab urged security operatives to keep the momentum until the state and country

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How Police killed 250 suspected bandits in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Abuja – The police on Wednesday said they invaded Ansaru Terrorist Camp in Kaduna State and killed over 250 terrorists and bandits in the camp. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the camp was invaded by special operatives of Operation Puff Adder of […]

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Bell helicopter hit as Police battle terrorists in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Police has said that a Police helicopter, which provided aerial and intelligence cover for the ground troops came under attack when Special Operatives of Operation Puff Adder of the Nigeria Police backed by the Special Forces of the Police Airwing, was hit during a battle with the largest operational camps of the Ansaru […]

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Nathaniel Samuel: Inter- Faith group appreciates God for exposing Kaduna attempted bomber, says suspect intended to cause religious war

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organization for Peace (NIFROP) has expressed gratitude to God over a failed explosion attempt at a Living Faith Church in Kaduna on Sunday, as an impending religious war was averted. A potential tragedy was avoided on Sunday in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area after a suspected suicide bomber Nathaniel […]

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Police advise schools, worship centres in Kaduna on security

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The Kaduna state Police Command has advised schools, worship centres, markets, motor parks and other public places to resume checks on luggage at their entrance points. The advice followed the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber, Nathaniel Samuel, at Living Faith Church, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna on Sunday. The suspect was intercepted while the church service was […]

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Court adjourns Durbar hotel demolition suit until Feb.11

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

 A High Court in Kaduna on Monday, adjourned until Feb. 11 , hearing in  the suit stopping the demolition and take over of the Durbar Hotel, Plc by the Kaduna State Government. The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development agency had pulled a section of the Durbar hotel as part of its urban renewal project. […]

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Bandits kill 35, kidnap 58, ask for N100m ransom in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

President of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU), Mr. Jonathan Asake has been told that about 35 people have been reportedly killed while 58 others were said to have been abducted following the invasion of 10 communities by bandits in Chikun and Birnin Gwari Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State. According to Pastor Habila Sarkin […]

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Man confesses to supplying bandits AK-47 in Niger, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

A man Mr. Samson Salau, has described how he buys and sells AK-47 guns and pistols to rampaging armed robbers and bandits who have been terrorizing some states in the North. In a video clip obtained by PRNigeria, Salau made the confession in Hausa while being interrogated by DSP Hassan Gimba Sule, the Minna Sector […]

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Kaduna gas explosion robbed Nigeria of a great scientist, Buhari mourns

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the gas explosion which led to the death of the Chairman, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Prof. Simon Mallam, his son and three others at Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna on Saturday. Reacting to the incident in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media […]