Hon. Jafaru Ibrahim Sani: An Iconic leader, people-driven politician

August 13, 2023 Nazifi Dantala, Esq 0

In the dynamic world of civil service and politics, few individuals leave a mark as indelible as Honorable Jafaru Ibrahim Sani. A true embodiment of dedication, integrity, and public service, Honorable Sani’s contributions have not only transformed Kaduna state but also set an inspiring example for generations to come. Hailing from a lineage of distinguished civil servants, Honorable Sani inherited Read More

NAF Special Forces rescue 7 kidnap victims in Kaduna

August 8, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces on night patrol on Sunday rescued seven kidnapped victims. The victims comprising six females and one male were rescued near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State. In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Monday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the female victims on interrogation revealed Read More

Activist lauds Kaduna governor for appointing 33-year-old as Accountant General

July 28, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

Prominent activist Hamzat Lawal has commended Kaduna state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for appointing Bashir Suleiman Zuntu as the state’s Accountant General. Muhammad Shehu Molash, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday, July 27. He said the appointment takes immediate effect. Reacting to the appointment, Lawal said the selection of Zuntu is a testament Read More

Kaduna: Sani pledges to sustain youth leadership programme, empowerment

July 22, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

AbdulRaheem Aodu, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has promised to sustain the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship (KIF) leadership programme, while empowering youths to thrive in the state, noting that youth are the majority of the state population.  Speaking during the graduation ceremony of the Fifth Cohort of the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, Read More

Kaduna to become pilot beneficiary of Kuwait fund in Nigeria

July 20, 2023 Content Editor 0

The State of Kuwait has expressed keen interest in making Kaduna state a pilot beneficiary of the Kuwait Fund in Nigeria, the Kuwait Ambassador to Nigeria, HE AbdelAziz Albisher has said. Albisher disclosed this on Tuesday when he held a discussion with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state in Abuja during a follow-up meeting aimed at furthering a partnership between Read More

NITR workers reject ex-DG, wants incumbent DG validated 

July 12, 2023 AbdulRaheem Aodu 0

Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR), joint workers union has rejected reinstatement of the suspended Overseeing Director General, Dr. Felicia N. Enwezor, while calling for validation of appointment of incumbent overseeing DG, Dr. Joseph Ajakaiye. Chairman of the Joint Union, including Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), Senior Staff Association of Teaching Hospitals, Universities, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions Read More

Rabies patient biting people, veterinary doctors alert Kaduna residents

June 22, 2023 NAN 0

The Kaduna state residents veterinary doctors association has called on residents of the state to take precautions over a suspected case of rabies in the state after a patient was seen biting persons. Chairman of the association, Dr. Khalifa Aliyu, made the call in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna. Aliyu said Read More

Tragedy! Lawmaker confirmed dead few days after inauguration

June 18, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

Kaduna House of Assembly member representing Chikun under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Madami Garba Madami is dead. Madami died in the hospital where he was receiving treatment on Saturday, three days after the inauguration. The 10th State Assembly members were inaugurated on June 13, 2023, and the late member could not participate as a result of an undisclosed ailment. Read More

Breaking: Gunmen kidnap popular priest in Kaduna

June 12, 2023 Solomon Arowolo 0

The presiding priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku in Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, Reverend Father Jeremiah Yakubu, has been kidnapped by gunmen. He was kidnapped from the parish rectory in Kauru LGA at about 11pm on Sunday. As at the time off filing this report, police authorities in Kaduna are yet to comment on the Read More

Demolition: Don’t destroy Ganduje’s legacy, APC group warns gov Yusuf

June 12, 2023 Bode Olagoke 0

A pro-APC group, the Progressive Foundational Movement (PFM), has cautioned the governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf not to wipe out the laudable landmark achievements of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje.  The group decried the manner the new governor, in less than a week after his assumption of office demolished beautiful edifices worth billions of Naira in the ancient city.  Read More

Again, El-Rufai sacks top government officials

May 27, 2023 Admin III 0

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-rufai, has terminated the employment of three officials within the Kaduna state government. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, on Friday. The decision to dismiss the government employees follows the governor’s recent declaration that he would not hesitate to remove any worker found guilty of Read More

Pictures: Apostle Kure buries late mum in Kaduna

The remains of Mama Asabaru Nuhu Kure, mother to respected Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, Vision Pioneer, Throneroonm Trust Ministry Kafanchan who died on Saturday has been laid to rest. This was after a funeral service, held at Zuturung Mago in Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state, attended by people from dignitaries from all walks of life across Read More

Breaking: El-Rufai deposes 2 monarchs, sacks village heads in Kaduna

Governor Nasir el-Rufai has approved the deposition of the traditional ruler of Piriga Chiefdom, His Highness Jonathan Paragua Zamuna and the traditional ruler of Arak Chiefdom, His Highness General Aliyu Iliya Yammah. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, stated that the two traditional rulers cease to hold their respective offices from Monday, 22nd May 2023.  Read More

Kaduna governor: A perspective on Uba Sani’s victory

May 18, 2023 Ayuba Ahmad 0

The victory of Senator Uba Sani in the hotly contested 2023 governorship election in Kaduna state, did not, as such, occur as a surprise to keen observers of the trends in the politics of the state. From a critical evaluation he was simply the candidate to beat from the lot of the “front runners” that lined up for the race. Read More

Kaduna monarch turbans PDP chieftain as Wambai Garun-Kurama

May 6, 2023 Chamba Simeh Abuja 0

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lere local government area of Kaduna state, Irmiya Garba, was honoured with the Wambai Garun Kurama traditional title by the village head of Garu. Garba, who is popularly known as Jerry, was turbaned on Friday by the Chief of Garun Kurama, Mallam Bala Kadade Surubu, amidst a mammoth crowd of supporters. Read More

May Day: Kaduna governor-elect pledges workers friendly administration

May 2, 2023 Chamba Simeh Abuja 0

Governor-elect of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, in a solidarity message with workers on the occasion of this year’s Workers Day, pledged to run a workers friendly administration in the state.  While felicitating with Nigerian workers and the Labour Movement, the governor-elect applauded the workers for what he described as immeasurable contributions to the building and sustenance of the Nigerian Read More

Pictures: Fire engulfs popular market

April 27, 2023 Admin III 0

Over 150 shops have been gutted by fire at the popular “Yan Katako” market in Sabon Gari, Zaria area of Kaduna state on Wednesday night. Confirming the incident, the Chief Security Officer of the market, Hamisu Buhari, said on Thursday that the fire began when Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company restored power. He said an electric pole fell on the roof Read More

Northern clerics, project one Nigeria pray for Tinubu, Gbajabiamila in Kaduna

April 19, 2023 Admin III 0

Northern clerics in collaboration with project one Nigeria on Friday converged in Kaduna for a special prayer session for the success of president-elect, Bola Tinubu and the speaker of House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila. The event coincided with the 2023 Eidel kabir celebration, held a special prayers for their successes and more prosperous Tinubu’s led-administration. The event was attended by Read More

Breaking: Again, terrorists invade Kaduna school, kidnap students

Ten students of a government day secondary school in Awon, Kachia local government area of Kaduna state were abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be terrorists, Kaduna state government has said.  Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan who disclosed this in a statement he issued in Kaduna on Tuesday, stated that Kaduna state government received Read More

Sani, Hadiza, Kaduna assembly members-elect receive certificates of return

March 31, 2023 AbdulRaheem Aodu 0

The governor-elect of Kaduna state, Sen. Uba Sani, has promised to take advice from various leaders of thought in the state, adding that he knew the challenges facing the state and its indigenes and would resolve them. The governor-elect, the deputy governor-elect, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, and members-elect of the House of Assembly were Friday presented with their certificates of Read More

Breaking: APC’s Uba Sani declared winner of Kaduna 2023 governorship election

March 20, 2023 AbdulRaheem Aodu, Kaduna 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for Kaduna state, Sen. Uba Sani, has emerged winner of Saturday March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election after polling 730,002 votes to defeat People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Isah Ashiru Kudan who scored 719,196 votes.  Labour Party (LP)’s gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Jonathan Asake came third with 58,283 votes, while Sen. Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi Read More