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Army Detains Soldier Over Death Of Protester In Kaduna

Robert Imoh — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:14:39 +0000

The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing mayhem in Samaru, Zaria in Kaduna State on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops received […]

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Kaduna: Police detain 39 suspected hoodlums, tailor producing Russian flags

Robert Imoh — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:51:04 +0000

The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has detained 39 suspected hoodlums, including the tailor producing Russian flags during the ‘end bad governance’ protests in the state. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incidents in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The command has successfully detained 39 suspects who […]

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Gov. Sani to reinstate dethroned Chief of Piriga

Robert Imoh — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:36:37 +0000

Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Thursday reiterated his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law by reinstating Chief Jonathan Zamuna as the Chief of Piriga in Lere Local Government Area. Sani made this announcement during a meeting with the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs. He emphasized that the traditional rulers were the […]

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Army dismisses report on arrest, killing of 11 persons in Kaduna

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:09:43 +0000

The 1 Division Nigerian Army, has dismissed media a report on the purported arrest and killing of 11 Fulanis in a Kaduna forest and urged the public to disregard the malicious allegation against its troops. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna by the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 […]

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Reports of abduction of commuters along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway misleading – Police

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:28:34 +0000

The Police Command in Kaduna State, has dismissed as misleading, media reports on the purported abduction of commuters along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Jan. 6. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan. “To counter the misinformation flow, the Command wishes to set the […]

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Tragedy: 6 dead, 11 injured in Kaduna–Zaria road auto-crash

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:19:57 +0000

The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command said six persons died and 11 sustained injuries in a road crash on the Kaduna-Zaria expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna that the road traffic crash occurred at Aliko filling station on Kaduna-Zaria expressway on Tuesday at […]

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KDSG to exploit untapped IGR sources– Commissioner

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:58:41 +0000

Kaduna State Government said it will harness untapped areas to focus more on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) locally to finance its projects. Addressing journalists on the highlights of the proposed draft budget for 2024-2026 presented by Gov. Uba Sani, the State Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mr Mukhtar Ahmed, said the state government has set up a […]

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MURIC tasks FG on bombing of 120 Kaduna villagers

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:17:22 +0000

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has tasked the Federal Government to investigate the bombing of 120 villagers in Tudun-Biri, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director, MURIC, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. “Army drones killed 120 innocent villagers at Tudun-Biri, Igabi Local […]

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NDLEA seizes 478kgs illicit substances in Kaduna, nabs 99 suspects

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:09:05 +0000

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna State command says it has seized 478kilogammes of various illicit substances in November. This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Shuaibu Yusuf-Omale and issued in Kaduna on Tuesday. Yusuf-Omale listed the seized substances to include: Cocaine, heroin, cannabis, tramadol, methamphetamine and other psychotropic […]

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Bush burning responsible for fire incident at FRCN, Kaduna — Official

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:07:07 +0000

The Kaduna State Fire Service has said bush burning was responsible for the fire incident at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Kaduna. Ayuba Yohanna, Assistant Commandant of the service made the confirmation on Sunday in a phone conversation in Kaduna. According to him, the fire started from bush burning at the back […]

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Association laments spike in skin cancer, albinos well-being

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:29:39 +0000

The Association of Albinism in Kaduna State, has expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of skin cancer and its devastating effects on the well-being of albinos. An alarming rise in skin cancer has threatened lives of Albinos in Africa, as Conference of the Parties (COP28) is set to address climate change impact. The 28th […]

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KDSG develops disaster preparedness, early warning systems

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:54:43 +0000

The Kaduna State Government said it has commenced developing its early warning systems to strengthen disaster risk preparedness for improved disaster management in the state. Dr Hadiza Balarabe, the Deputy Governor, made this known at the opening of a two-day workshop on Wednesday in Kaduna. The workshop was organized by the State Emergency […]

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Uba Sani condoles with family of late veteran actor ”Samanja”

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:15:27 +0000

Gov. Uba Sani has condoles with the family of veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi popularly known by ”Samanja Mazan Fama” who died at the age of 84. The condolence is contained in a statement by Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Shehu, in Kaduna on Monday. The governor said that he received the sad news of […]

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Plateau: Troops neutralize 4 suspected bandits, arrest 17 others

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:37:36 +0000

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, have killed four suspected bandits and arrested 17 others over various crimes within its areas of responsibility. Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Oya said that […]

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UNFPA lauds KDSG’s attention to GBV, family planning, maternal death

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:41:10 +0000

The UNFPA has commended the Kaduna State Government for the commitment toward ending unmet needs for family planning services, curbing preventable maternal death and ending Gender-Based violence (GBV). The Head of Office, UNFPA Kaduna Sub-Office, Ms Loide Amkongo, stated this in an interview in Kaduna on Sunday. Amkongo said that the commitment was in line […]

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