BY IDIBIA GABRIEL One person has been reportedly killed of gunshots, while others sustained injuries following the clashes between Nigeria Police and the El-zazaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), the Shiites group in Kaduna, Friday. As at the time of filing this report, no reason has
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The Kaduna State Police Command said it has arrested a suspected gunman in possession of a complimentary card belonging to a Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army in a wallet also containing a First Bank ATM card amongst other items. This was contained in a release issued and signed by the Police […]
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL After 10 months in office, Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, has raised alarm over huge debt burden, saying his administration inherited $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, making it extremely difficult for him to function optimally, including paying workers’ salaries. He however
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL An expert in the tourism sector, Dr. Tobi Bernard Thomas, has advised that Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Uba Sani to leverage on the hospitality and tourism sector to boost the economy of the state. Dr. Thomas explained that Kaduna state can leverage on tourism to drive an increase in state’s revenue by […]
…Police to honour officers gruesomely murdered in Delta BY GABRIEL IDIBIA & NOSA AKENZUA Kaduna State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Ali Audu Dabigi, said the command has successfully apprehended a notorious bandit who masterminded Fadan Kamanta inferno, where a seminarian and a church were burnt to ashes in 2023. […]
Fourteen persons were reportedly abducted in a fresh attack on Dogon Noma community in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. One person was said to be seriously injured during the attack, said to have occurred on Saturday at about 5:45 am. A lawmaker representing Kajuru at the Kaduna State House of Assembly,Usman Danlami Stingo, […]
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL A female police officer under Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Adamu Abdulwahab and recovered dangerous weapons in his possession. The State Commissioner of Police has commended the Officer in Charge (OC) of the CP Monitoring Unit, CSP Jummai Amawo, and her dedicated team for their exceptional efforts and […]
…assures of Reps’ readiness to partner with State Govts to end insecurity By Tom Okpe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday, led a high-powered delegation of House Members, to Kaduna to commiserate with the Government and people of the State, following the abduction of school children in Kuriga Community on […]
Kaduna state government has denied hiring of private negotiator to free over 200 primary school pupils abducted by bandits in Kuriga Community of Chikun Council. In a terse statement issued by Muhammad Lawal Shehu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kaduna State, he said the state government has neither hired a negotiator nor […]
Following Thursday Kaduna schools Kidnapped, The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman express shock and appealed to security agencies and Kaduna State Government to ensure the safe return of over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State abducted by bandits on Thursday. The minister, who expressed sadness […]
By Our Correspondent Bandits on Thursday kidnapped no fewer than 200 pupils and teachers of a local authority primary school, Kuriga, in the Chikum local government area of Kaduna state. Media reports quoted multiple sources as saying that the heavily armed bandits stormed the school premises at 8:30 am. The school’s head teacher and many […]
..Mother, I yr-old baby abducted as relocate warning circulates BY IDIBIA GABRIEL The fear of bandits has taken a toll on both residents and businesses especially those located within fringe communities in Kaduna state. The situation has grown worse, in terms of severity and tactics and recently resulted in the abduction of a one year […]
The Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA), Mr Ishaya Idi, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the problems bedevilling the country’s manufacturing sector. Idi’s call is contained in a statement he issued in Kaduna. He was reacting to the plan to relocate some departments of the Central Bank of […]
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL Tensions were at the climax Saturday afternoon when explosion reportedly rocked a community in Kaduna state, leaving about 10 children seriously injured. Investigation has reportedly commenced in the place in Kidandan community, Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, following the explosion which allegedly injured the children allegedly playing with the explosive
As part of efforts to rid the state off terrorism and banditry, Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Uba Sani has said that the state government under his leadership is looking forward to establish State Security Trust Fund for collaboration with corporate organizations, business communities, industrialists and among other critical stakeholders for provision of material and
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has on behalf of the state made a donation of medical supplies and relief materials to Army and Airforce hospitals. Governor Sani announced the donation on Monday after laying the wreath at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, on the occasion of Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held in honour the nation’s […]
…Assure of thorough investigation, say no stone would be left unturned…as Gov Uba Sani harps on intelligence sharing among security agencies By Tunde Opalana All the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their one-month salaries, amounting to N109m to the survivors of a drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government […]
By Tunde Opalana As the nation continue to grief over the death of many people in Kaduna State on Sunday as a result of a misdirected bombing, Senator Babangida Hussaini ( APC Jigawa North West ) , has commiserated with people of Kaduna Central Senatorial District He regretted the tragic incidence of unfortunate bombing of […]
A delegation of Kaduna State government officials led by Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Chief of Staff Sani Liman Kila, along with other senior government officials have stormed Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government that witnessed several casualties from accidental military drone attack. Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe Said that the purpose of
The Kaduna State government has affirmed its commitment to combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), with a particular focus on rape. The state Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, announced stringent punishments for rapists. In a press conference held on Thursday, Salisu stated that male rapists would face surgical castration, while female
