Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy through sustained investment in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security. The governor’s pledge was conveyed by his Special Adviser on Media Affairs, Isah Ismaila, while addressing journalists in Kaduna. According to the aide, the...
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Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima , has charged Public Relations (PR) practitioners in Nigeria to concisely and clearly communicate government reforms and policies to the public in a manner that would foster confidence and trust. Specifically, he noted that policies and reforms, such as those being undertaken by the...
Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute an Islamic cleric allegedly captured in a viral video placing a N2 million bounty on a pastor accused of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. The association warned that failure to act decisively could heighten religious tension...
In a significant breakthrough for internal security, vigilant troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have dealt a significant blow to the logistics network of terrorists elements operating within its Joint Operations Area. The troops deployed at Manchok and reinforced by its Special Forces Tactical Team, successfully intercepted a high-capacity shipment...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that the state government has identified 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, signalling a significant push towards environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment...
Stakeholders at the 2026 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Week in Kaduna have reiterated the central role of peace and effective communication in driving development, with the Kaduna State Government emphasizing the need to align policies with citizens’ realities. Representing Governor Uba Sani at the Kaduna State Traditional...
Amid persistent insecurity in parts of Southern Kaduna, residents and community leaders have called for decisive action as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, led a high-level operational tour across affected areas in the state. The tour, which covered Kachia, Sanga, Jere, Zango,...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada, to deploy to Kaduna State in response to the recent attack in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam. It would be recalled that on 5 April 2026, armed bandits attacked ECWA...
Residents and commuters around Mando Motor Park in Kaduna were thrown into momentary panic in the early hours of Sunday following a loud explosion that initially sparked fears of a possible bomb attack. The Kaduna State Police Command, however, swiftly moved to allay public fears, confirming that the incident...
A Senatorial Aspirant for Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Yerima Shettima, has reaffirmed his determination to contest the 2027 Senate election, dismissing rumours of an “anointed candidate” as sponsored and malicious. Speaking at a press conference held at his office in Kaduna, Shettima, who is also the convener of...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has sought stronger collaboration with town planning professionals to advance sustainable urban development and improve land administration in the state. The governor said his administration is enhancing transparency in land allocation, enforcing development control regulations, and promoting orderly urban expansion, while also investing in...
Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research (NITR) has dismissed allegations of a ₦391 million fraud, describing a report by Sahara Reporters as inaccurate, unverified, and misleading. In a statement issued by its Public Relations Unit, the institute defended its Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Joachim Joseph Ajakaiye, and the management, insisting...
Justice Jaafaru Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced one Faruk Suleiman Ololade (a.k.a Caesar Smith) to three years imprisonment for fraud. He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation....
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, till Wednesday. Counsel to the former governor, Ubong Akpan (SAN), confirmed the development shortly after the court session but declined to give details of the proceedings....
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has returned to the Kaduna State High Court as his protracted legal battle with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) intensifies. El-Rufai, who was earlier arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money...
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang linked to the fatal stabbing of a passerby at Kawo Flyover, as authorities intensify efforts to apprehend other fleeing suspects. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Tributes have continued to pour in for former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led political leaders across party lines in condoling with El-Rufai, describing the late...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, from its custody. Bashir Elrufai, his son. confirmed the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, noting that the release came shortly after the demise of the...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, at a time he is currently facing legal challenges. A family source disclosed that the late Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been...
Kaduna State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s leading states in promoting transparency at the local government level, following its recognition in a new report by BudgIT. The report, titled “ _The Missing Tier: Mapping Local Government Budget Transparency in Nigeria,”_ lists Kaduna among only 10 states where local...