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BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Uba Sani’s Election As Kaduna Governor

The election of Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Governor of Kaduna State, has been upheld by the Supreme Court.A five-member panel of the court, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, held that the appeal by Mohammed Ashiru Isah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was without merit.Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who read the lead j

Tragedy As Bandits Kill 53Yr Old Baker, Tijani & Abduct 13 Children On Kaduna Road

A 53-year-old baker, Mr Tijani Amedu has been killed. He was killed by suspected bandits who also abducted his 13 relatives, who are mainly children while travelling alongside him, in the Katari area of Kaduna State. The Edo State-born businessman’s brother, Rasaq, in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday, said the incident h
HUH? Kidnappers Detain Retired Principal Delivering Ransom In Kaduna

A retired principal has been detained by bandits while delivering ransom in Kaduna. Senator Shehu Sani disclosed this on his X ahndle this morning January 16. He said that the retired principal volunteered to help deliver the ransom to the kidnappers who were holding their victims in Birnin Gwari in Kaduna state. The Senator says it's been th

Ex-Kaduna Lawmaker Suleiman Dabo Remanded For Alleged N30m Fraud

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of Suleiman Dabo, the former representative of Zaria Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, at Kuje Correctional Centre.This order is in effect until a decision is reached on his bail requestJustice James Omotosho issued the directive on Monday after the police arraigned Dabo on
Bandits Kill Man, Shoot Son, Abduct His Wife In Kaduna & Demand N80m Ransom

Suspected Bandits Have Reportedly Killed A Man And Abducted His Wife In Kaduna State.A family member, Ruth Onetemize Suowari, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Saturday, January 13, 2024, said the abductors are demanding N80m ransom to free the deceased's wife. She wrote; "There has been an attack for days now by terrorist in

Kaduna State Police Command Arrest Alleged Notorious Motorcycle Snatcher In The State

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested an alleged notorious criminal who specializes in snatching motorcycles in Dan Bami Village of Hunkuyi Local Government Area of the state.The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday.Hassan said: “On January 12, at about 1805hrs, ac
'Refund Bride Price Or Return To My House' - Man Tells His Estranged Wife In Kaduna Court

A businessman, Haruna Adamu, on Thursday, January 11, prayed to a Magajin Gari Shari’a Court in Kaduna State to order his estranged wife, Salamatu Abubakar, to return to her matrimonial home or refund the bride price paid to her. Adamu said he did not have money to marry another wife. "So, if my wife is not willing to return to me, she sho

Army Speaks On Alleged Killing Of 11 Fulani In Kaduna Forest

The Nigerian Army has described a report in a national newspaper that its troops arrested and killed 11 Fulani people in a Kaduna forest as a smear campaign to sabotage the efforts to clear communities in the area of insurgency and terrorism.The report had indicated that the troops that apart from the killing of the 11 Fulani, raided houses, the t
Kaduna Suspected ATM Fraudster, Idris Musa Bags 10 Years Imprisonment

Idris Musa, a Kaduna man who was found with 48 Automated Teller Machines Cards after he was arrested for swapping cards of unsuspecting victims under the pretence of helping them operate the payment machine has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.Musa who was arrested in the premises of a bank with 48 ATM cards of different banks in his possessio

Police Debunks Reports Of Bandits Abducting Travellers On Abuja-Kaduna Highway

The Police in Kaduna State have debunked reports of the abduction of scores of persons by suspected bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.There have been reports that scores of persons were abducted by bandits during an attack on Sunday, January 7.However in a statement released, the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, ad
“Beasts In Human Skin” - Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani Reacts To Fresh Attack In The State

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has condemned the attack on Dokan Karji general area of Kauru Local Government Area and other locations in Gefe general area by bandits.He described the bandits as ”beasts in human skin” trying to take back the progress of the state.At least 17 people were reported k!lled and 36 others kidnapped during t

14 Abducted Kaduna Villagers Freed After 67 Days In Captivity

Fourteen residents who were abducted in Kubuwo and neighbouring Kaguni communities in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained freedom after 67 days in captivity. Recall that the victims were abducted by bandits who invaded the two communities and whisked away the victims amid sporadic shooting in the area. A member of one of th
How Kaduna & Kwara Auto Crash Claim Lives Of 17 Person, Injured 18

Seventeen people, yesterday, lost their lives in two separate accidents in Kwara and Kaduna states, with 18 others sustaining injuries.The accident, at Ayere, along Bode Sadu, in Moro Local government area of Kwara State that involved a DAF truck and a Toyota Hi-Ace mini bus, reportedly claimed 11 lives, with seven people sustaining injuries.Kwara

Kaduna Police Arrest Three Suspected Cable Vandals (Photo)

Three vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command. The suspects were apprehended with electricity aluminium cables in Saminaka town in Lere Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this to NAN on Sunday, December 31. Hassan said that at about 0400hrs on Sunday, t
Police Arrest Three Suspected Cable Vandals In Kaduna

[size=10pt] Not real photo [/size] The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected vandals with electricity aluminium cables in Saminaka town in Lere Local Government Area of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, made this disclosure to newsmen on Sunday in Kaduna.Hassan said on Sunday, at about

Missing 8 Year Old Boy, Ibrahim Muntaka Found Dead in Kaduna

An 8-year-old boy, Ibrahim Muntaka Ibrahim, was found d£ad near a river bank after he went missing in Zaria, Kaduna State. Ibrahim, who was said to be autistic, went out on an errand around 4pm on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and did not come back. Spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the developmen

Driver, Francis Elijah Docked For Allegedly Stabbing Man With Broken Bottle In Kaduna

A 30-year-old businessman, Francis Elijah, was on Thursday brought before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing a man with a broken bottle.Elijah, who resides in the Ungwan Pama area of Kaduna, is facing a charge of assault.The Prosecutor, Insp. Chidi Leo told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Dec. 26 along

Bandits Kill Two Villagers, Abduct 8 Others In Kaduna

Bandits killed two villagers and abducted seven others in Fina village, under Gwada ward, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Three villagers with gunshot wounds were taken to the hospital for treatment according to local sources.It was gathered that the bandits stormed the small village around 1 am on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, shootin
Shi’ites Attend Christmas Service In Kaduna, Present Gifts To Church

An Islamic group, popularly known as Shi’ites, on Monday, joined Christians during a Christmas Service at St Joseph Catholic Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State.It was gathered that the leader of the group, Prof. Isah-Hassan Mshelgaru, said that the Islamic group acknowledged Christmas as a day for festivities, friendliness, and unity.He added t

Troops Kill 14 Insurgents, Recover Weapons In Niger, Kaduna

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, have conducted coordinated offensives in Kaduna and Niger states, resulting in the neutralization of 14 insurgents, rescue of kidnap victims and recovery of weapons.This was disclosed in a statement on the Nigerian Army official X handle, signed by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, acting Deputy Director Army Rel
Former President Obasanjo Hosts Ex - Kaduna Gov, El-Rufai In Abeokuta

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo.El-Rufai visited Obasanjo at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State.This was disclosed by El-Rufai’s media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, via his X handle.The post, which had pictures from the visit, was captioned, “Former President Olusegun Obas

NDLEA Arrests 103 Suspects, Seize 1, 458.709kg Drugs In Kaduna

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command, says its operatives have arrested 103 suspects and seized 1,458. 709 kg of illicit drug in the state.The state NDLEA Commander in the state, Samaila Danmallam told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, that the arrest and seizure of the illicit drugs were made within th
Awujale Installs Former Kaduna State Govenor, Nasir El-Rufai As Gbobaniyi Of Ijebu Land (Photos)

The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has installed the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai as the Gbobaniyi of Ijebuland.El-Rufai is said to be the first Nigerian outside the South West to receive a chieftaincy title from the Awujale of Ijebuland in his nearly 64-year reign.Speaking after the installation, El-Rufai tweeted on his

Troops Recover Weapons, Motorcycles From Bandits In Kaduna

The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army said on Tuesday that its troops have recovered weapons and motorcycles from bandits in Kaduna.The acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, of the division, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna.Yahaya said in its effort to clear bandits from the forests of Kaduna, th
How Terrorists Kill Two In Kaduna As Soldiers Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims

Soldiers attached to 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at Birnin Yero in Igabi Local Government of Kaduna have rescued nine kidnapped victims while confirming the killing of two others in an attack.The Acting Spokesperson of 1 division, Musa Yahaya, a lieutenant colonel, said the soldiers who were on routine patrol in the general area of Kanzaure

Bombing Error: Senators Visit Kaduna, Donate December Salary To Victims

In sympathy with the community over the bombing error, the 109 senators have donated their December salaries amounting to N109 million to the survivors of the drone tragedy in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, announced this yesterday on behalf of the President of the Sena

Defence Chief, Christopher Musa Begs Nigerians Over Bombing Mistake in Kaduna

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa has begged Nigerians not to disparage the military over the accidental drone attack in Tudun Biri community of Kaduna State.Musa who spoke at the graduation of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, near Jos, stated that troops shou
Senators Donate December Salaries to Kaduna Bombing Victims

All the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their December salaries to the victims of the bombing mishap that took place in Kaduna last Sunday.The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, announced this on Sunday at the Kaduna State Government House when he led a high-power delegation of Senate members to t
Residents Of Kidandan Village Kaduna Flee Homes After Bandits Unleash Terror

Residents of Kidandan, a community in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have reportedly fled their homes after the area was invaded by bandits.The bandits, who had been causing terror in the community, reportedly became even more aggressive due to the farmers’ failure to pay levies imposed on them.It was learnt that many locals were tr
Two Men Jailed 5 Years Each For Trafficking In Illicit Drugs In Kaduna

Justice Mohammed Garba of the Federal High Court in Kaduna sentenced two men, Yusuf Garba and Dauda Musa, to five years imprisonment each for trafficking in illicit drugs on Thursday.Justice Garba sentenced the defendants after they pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies( NDLEA).However, t