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How Bandits Kill ECWA Pastor, Rev. Musa Mairimi And Kidnap His Wife In Kaduna

Rev. Musa Mairimi, a pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), has been killed by bandits in Kaduna.The bandits also kidnapped his wife in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened on Thursday night, March 23, 2023, at ECWA Church Buda (2) Kasuwa Magani DCC in Kajuru. Hausa Christians Foundation - HAFCO,

APC’s Senator Uba Sani Declared As A Winner Of Kaduna Governorship Election

Senator Uba Sani, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidatehas been declared the winner of the governorship election in Kaduna State.INEC’s Returning Officer for Kaduna State, Professor Lawal Suleiman Bilbis made the announcement on Monday night.He said Sani polled 730,002 votes to defeat his closest rival, Isa Ashiru of the Peo
How Bandits Kill Kaduna Fulani Chief's Wife After Collecting N2m Ransom

Hulaira Hussaini Ardo, the senior wife of Fulani Chief, Malam Husaaini Ardo, has been shot dead by bandits after they collected N2 million ransom from the family in Kaduna State.The bandits kidnapped the four wives of Ardo after invading his residence on Feb. 11, 2023.Subsequently, the ransom (money and foodstuff) demanded for the release of the f

5 Killed As Gov. El-Rufai's Security Escorts Open Fire On Protesting Shi'ite Members in Kaduna

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise called “Shi'ites” has accused the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of causing the death of five members of the group when his security details allegedly opened fire on them during a protest in Kaduna.Many people including passers-by were said to be caught up in the melee on Thur
Kaduna Residents Witness Another Terror As Bandits Kill Pastor Elisha Dan Sokoto

A pastor identified as Elisha Dan Sokoto, has died a few days after he was shot by armed bandits who attacked Bidda village in Kakura Kujama ward, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.One Nicodemus Saidu, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.According to Mr. Saidu, bandits attacked the village on Tuesday,

Police Neutralize Bandit, Recover AK47 Rifle In Kaduna

The Police operatives, led by DPO Kidandan, swiftly mobilised to the scene, engaged the bandits in a gun duel and countered their heinous raid.The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have neutralised a bandit and recovered one AK-47 rifle with two rounds of live 7.62x39mm ammunition.Local CBN’s compliance with S/Court order on old
I Will Expose Former Governors Who Looted Kaduna Dry - El Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has threatened to expose former governors of Kaduna State who allegedly left a big hole in the accounts of Kaduna State. He warned that if they continue to talk, he would have no choice but to tell the world how they looted the money meant for development in the state and ferried some to UAE and other

Kaduna Beggars Disappear Amid Naira Scarcity Crisis

Some beggars along the popular Kano Road, Kaduna Central Market, and some elderly foreign nationals with their children at the popular Ahmadu Bello Way, begging for alms, have disappeared since the new currency issues began.Despite the efforts of Kaduna State Government who built a permanent abode for beggars and took them off the streets, many co
Kaduna Churches Lose Millions As Tithes, Offerings Reduce Due To Scarcity Of Naira

It has been revealed that church tithes and offerings have continued to diminish around Kaduna State.This is due to the scarcity of new notes and the inability to transfer money from banks due to network problem.Some churches in Kaduna have seen tithes and offering figures drop as members lament the difficulty in getting transport money to their w

SAD; Nigerian Man And His Pregnant Wife Die In Horrific Kaduna Auto Crash (Photos)

A Nigerian couple identified as Joshua Emmanuel and Mercy Emmanuel, have died, reports have shown.The man and his wife lost their lives in a motor accident in Kaduna State.The accident occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, around Barnawa area of the state. The couple, both 38, who got married in 2021, were said to be expecting their first child. I
PDP Calls For Immediate Release Of Detained Party Chieftains In Kaduna

The Kaduna state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has called for the immediate release of the former commissioner of Information and its Deputy Director of media, PDP state campaign committee, Hon. Saidu Adamu and others, 24 hours after they were arrested by security agents. The Kaduna State PDP Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu Wuso

Four Die In Motor Accident Along Kaduna-Abuja Road

Four persons lost their lives in a motor accident along Kaduna-Abuja road on Thursday evening.The accident involved a trailer and Hilux heading to Abuja with six persons.Mr Yusuf Musa, who works with Olam Industry, near Kateri village along Kaduna-Abuja road, said he was on duty at the company’s main gate when he heard a loud bang, as dust cover
Troops Kill Bandits In Fierce Battle, Rescue 14 In Kaduna Village

The Troops of Sector Four of Operation Whirl Punch, and Special Forces of the 167 Battalion have cleared a bandit hideout during a fierce encounter in Kaduna State.Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday. The troops who embarked on a long-range

23 Person Allegedly Kidnapped By Bandits, 1 Killed In Kaduna Community

Twenty three people were allegedly kidnapped while one was killed by bandits at the Dogon-Daji community along the Abuja-Kaduna road near Kagarko in Kaduna State.Although the police could not be reached for comments as at press time, a local said the bandits raided the community on Wednesday around 12pm. “They moved from house to house, s
I’m Relieved, Says Kaduna Gov El-Rufai As He Reacts To Tinubu’s Win

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has charged the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to unite all Nigerians and those he called children of anger, disunity and religion.El-Rufai who gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja at the National Collation Centre where Tinubu was presented with his Certificate of Return, also said he was finally

Election Result: El-Rufai’s Son, Nasir El-Rufai Wins House Of Reps Seat In Kaduna

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the eldest son of Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has won a House of Representatives seat in Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state.The returning officer Professor Muhammad Magaji Garba, said that El-Rufai polled 51,052 to defeat the incumbent member Suleiman Samaila Abd

Kaduna Govt Warns Against Election Result Protest

The Kaduna State Government has called on residents of the state not to engage in any form of protests over Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly election results in the state. According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the announcement of the result remained the exclusive preserve of the Indepen

Atiku In Early Lead In Eight Kaduna LGs, Obi Wins Three

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party has taken the lead in Kaduna state after winning five out of the eight Local Government Areas declared so far in the Saturday’s presidential election. The LGAs won by Atiku are Giwa, Makarfi, Kaduna South, Kauru and Lere, all in the Northern part of the state. Atiku is cl
2023 Election: Kaduna Govt Warns Against Election Result Protest

The Kaduna State Government has warned against any form of protests over Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly election results in the state.According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the announcement of the result remained the exclusive preserve of the Independent National Electoral Commission,

Woman Nabbed With 18 Voter Cards In Kaduna, Vote Buyers In Kano And Abuja Also Arrested

A woman has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with 18 voter cards in the Badarwa area of Kaduna, Kaduna State on Saturday, February 25, during the presidential polls. The EFCC also arrested party agents buying votes through bank transfers to voters in Abuja FCT and a man for alleged vote buying with N194,000 a
Tragedy Struck As Eight Family Members Perish In Kaduna Fire

Eight family members perished in a fire that razed their house in Zaria, Kaduna State. According to a report by Rariya, the incident happened on Wednesday night, February 22, 2023, in Hayin Ojo area of Sabon Gari, Zaria. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report, however, it was gathered that the victims include a

Nigerian Army Arrests Mastermind Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Whirl Punch have apprehended one of the masterminds of the March 28, 2022, terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Musa Danmadami, made the disclosure at the bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of the armed forces, on Thursday in Abuj
Kaduna Residents Ignore Gov. El-Rufai’s Directive On Old - New Naira Swap

Kaduna State residents have defied the directives given by the state governor, Nasir El-Rufai that they should continue using the old N500 and N1,000.El-Rufai, while making a state broadcast to the citizens of the state, described the naira redesign policy as a weapon by members of the ruling party and close allies of President Buhari bent on stop

Kaduna Man, Thomas Yau Organizes Kidnap Of His Mum, Gets N1m As Share From N30m Ransom (Photos)

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested members of a notorious six-man kidnap gang including a 30-year-old man, Thomas Yau, who masterminded the abduction of his biological mother.The spokesperson of the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, who made this known while addressing newsmen at the police headquarters in Gusau, the state capital, said that
Criminals Disguise As Bank Customers, Steal Car, Money, Others In Kaduna

Pickpockets and other criminals had a field day robbing Kaduna bank customers who went to change their old notes at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.DAILY POST gathered that the criminals usually mixed with the bank customers, engaging in discussions and cheering them while they waited in queues.However, the criminals had disappeared by the time c

Release Kanu Now, If You Can't Arrest El-Rufai And Declare State Of Emergency In Kaduna - Reno To Buhari

Reno Omokri has reacted to the broadcast the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai had on Thursday, February 16, in which he overrode the directive of President Buhari and said that the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes are still legal tenders in his state. Reno in a post shared on his Instagr page described Governor El-Rufai's action as “t

PICS: How Nigerian Troops Neutralized Seven Bandits In Kaduna

A combined team of troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy have neutralized seven bandits during clearance operations in the Kasso general area of Chikun LGA, Kaduna State. The State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who made this known in a statement on Friday, February 17, 2023, said the troops embarked on the opera
DSS Uncovers Plot By Boko Haram To Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train

A new plot by terrorist group, Boko Haram to attack the Abuja-Kaduna train service in the coming days has now been uncovered by the Department of State Service (DSS). The DSS revealed this plot in a memo to the Federal Ministry of Transportation confirming that its intelligence revealed that the Boko Haram terrorists are planning to launch a fresh
Security Operatives Take Over, As Customers Besiege CBN In Kaduna

Some fierce looking security operatives have taken over the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kaduna branch. This is as hundreds of residents besieged the entrance gate Friday morning. As early as 7:30 am, residents with old currency notes besieged the CBN entrance gate. The bank had ordered customers of commercial banks to deposit their old currency
JUST IN: Kaduna Gov. El-Rufai Dares Buhari Over Old Naira Notes, Says Deadline Is Illegal

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, asked residents of the State to continue using the old Naira notes.His directive is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari said in his national broadcast earlier in the day that both the N1,000 and N5,000 old Naira notes are no longer legal tenders.However, in his broadcast to the people o