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I Can Swear I Never Stole a Kobo From Govt Coffers - Kaduna State Gov., El-Rufai Insists

The governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has said he did not steal public funds during his two terms in office. DailyTrust reports that the governor said this during his final media broadcast as governor held over the weekend. “I can swear I never stole a kobo from the government coffers. For those that say we took loans, they should look,

How Unknown Gunmen Kill Nine Persons, Injure Others In Kaduna

Unknown gunmen have killed about nine farmers at Unguwan Danko, near Dogon Dawa village in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State.It was learnt that the farmers were killed on Saturday afternoon while they were working on their farms.According to a source, the gunmen went away with three other farmers to an unknown destination.Yahaya Musa, member-elect
Trader, Ismail Mustapha Bags Two Year Jail Term For Dealing In Hemp In Kaduna

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has sentenced Ismail Mustapha, a 37-year-old trader, to two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of Cannabis sativa (hemp).The judge, Hadiza Shagari, passed the sentence on Mustapha after he pleaded guilty to the charge on Friday.The judge, however, gave Ismail Mustapha the fine option of N50,000, saying that t

How DSS, Other Security Operatives Nabbed 5 Suspected Terrorists In Kaduna, Kano

Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have arrested five suspects during raids of insurgents/terrorist hideouts in parts of Kaduna and Kano states, barely 13 days before the May 29 inauguration of new administrations. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, s
Yahoo Boy Who Poses As Tom Cruise Jailed 2 Years In Kaduna

An internet fraudster, Gideon Tobi Victor has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for charges bordering on cybercrime brought against him by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was handed the sentence by Justice A.A. Bello of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna. The one count amended charge read

Bandits Kill Kaduna Businessman After Collecting N8M Ransom

A man identified as Franco Byoma has been killed by bandits in Kaduna State after reportedly collecting N8m ransom from his family. It was gathered that the Ahmadu Bello University Accounting graduate was kidnapped at Gumel community in Kachia Local Government Area of the state. It was further learnt that his remains were buried in the kidnappers&
I Don't Look Back Once I Leave A Job – Gov. El-Rufai Says He’ll Only Visit Kaduna If Necessary

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has said that after handing over to the incoming government on May 29, he will only visit the North-West state if it becomes necessary.The Kaduna state Governor said this at a policy conversation and book launch in Abuja on Tuesday, May 9.El-Rufai further revealed that he won’t be returning to his former p

Terrorists Attack Emir's Palace in Kaduna, Abduct 9 Children

No fewer than nine children and grandchildren of the Emir of Kagarko in southern part of Kaduna State, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and three others in the town have been abducted.It was learnt that the terrorists locally dubbed as bandits stormed the palace around 11:15pm and headed directly to the Emir’s residence.A resident who spoke with Daily T
"I’m Not Lobbying To Become Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff" – Kaduna Gov. El-Rufai

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has dispelled the rumours of him jostling to become Chief of Staff in President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that El-Rufai was in the state to inaugurate the construction of 550 housing units and Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS) Service Centre.He de

Residents Hail Soldiers For Allegedly Brutalizing Kaduna Electric Staff In Kebbi (Video)

A viral video has captured the moment residents were seen applauding soldiers for brutalizing Kaduna Electric Distribution Company staff in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. It was reported that the soldiers invaded the head office of the company on Saturday, April 29, 2023, over ‘’disconnection'' of electricity at Dukku Barracks in Birnin
Man, Joshua Audu Bags Jail Term For Love Scam In Kaduna

The PUNCH reports that the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of one Joshua Audu before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on a one-count charge bordering on love scam.The commission disclosed this on its website on Saturday.It added that Joshua was arrested by the Kaduna State

Mother And Son Convicted For Giving False Information In Kaduna

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured a conviction of one Oluwayemisi Samuel and her son, Joshua Samuel, before Justice A.A Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on separate one count charge each bordering on false information.A statement released by the anti-graft agency says Oluwayemisi and Jos
Kaduna Police Confirm Death Of 3 Officers Involve In Ghastly Motor Accident

The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the death of 3 police operatives in a ghastly motor accident in Giwa Local Government Area of the state.The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Mohammed Jalige, had prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased officers the wished 3 other injured operatives of the Command; a quick recovery.The 3 poli

Photos Of Lady, Ebenezer Agaba Murdered By Her Boyfriend For Planning To Dump Him In Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command arrested one Kenneth for the gruesome murder of his 27-year-old girlfriend, Ebenezer Agaba. It was reported that the suspect used a machete to hack the recent nursing graduate to death for allegedly plotting to dump him for another man after he claimed to have spent money on her. Spokesperson of the
Kaduna State Police Command Arrest 7 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Arms & Ammunitions (Photos)

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested seven suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition at Mariri village in Lere Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Mohammed Jalige, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 20, 2023, said the suspects were arrested following a marching

Man Hacks 27-Yr-Old Girlfriend, Ebenezer Agada To Death In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command says its operatives have apprehended a middle-aged-man simply identified as Kenneth for allegedly hacking his girlfriend to death in the state capital.It was gathered that the man was said to have hacked his girlfriend by name Ebenezer Agada (27-year-old), using a machete to cut her into pieces until she died, for a

Eight Abducted Female Students Escape From Kidnappers’ Den – Kaduna Govt

The Kaduna State Government has revealed that some students escaped from kidnappers The government confirmed that the eight female students of Government Secondary School, Awon – who were kidnapped by terrorists on Monday 3rd April 2023 in the Awon General Area of Kachia Local Government Area, have escaped from the terrorists’ den. This was re

Man Bags 7 Years Jail Term For Giving False Information In Kaduna

Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday April, 18, 2023, convicted and sentenced one Adamu Jatau to seven years imprisonment on charges bordering on giving false information.Jatau, ran into trouble when he sent a petition to the Commission claiming that he gave one Bulus Audu, a staff of the Kaduna State Geographical Informa
Northern Christian Elders Cry Out Over Southern Kaduna, Benue, Taraba Killings By Bandits

The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has cried out over the killing of Christians in northern part of the country. NOSCEF expressed worry over the recent spate of killings in Southern Kaduna, Benue and Taraba states. It called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the various security agencies to take decisive action against perpetrators. NOSC

Muslims Also Killed In Northern Kaduna, Their Leaders Remain Silent – Shehu Sani

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has claimed that terrorists are also killing people in the northern part of Kaduna State and not just the southern part. Sani said that they weren’t made public because their leaders would not want to upset or damage the image of the Government they feel is their own. He disclosed this in a post via his ve
Twenty Dead As Gunmen Attack Southern Kaduna Community

A group of gunmen attacked the Sankwab community located in the Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Southern Kaduna killing at least 20 people.On Saturday night, the attackers invaded and destroyed several homes while causing damage to properties worth millions of naira.The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel

Notorious Bandit Leader Isiya Danwasa Shot Dead In Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday said they have killed a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Danwasa and his cohort in Kaduna State.Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, in a statement said the killing of the bandit kingpin and others followed a tip off from human intelligence sou
'A Product Of Exhausted Semen' - Former Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani Blasts El-Rufai's Son, Bashir

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna senator, has slammed Bashir El-Rufai, the son of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.Sani blasted Bashir after Bashir called him a jobless man. Bashir had on Saturday night, April 8, commented on Shehu's tweet about the manufacturing of an aircraft before the May 29th Presidential inauguration. “Lmaoo. I

No Fewer Than 3 Persons Reportedly Killed, 6 Injured In Abuja-Kaduna Road Accident

No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed while six others sustained injuries after two vehicles collided along Abuja-Kaduna highway on Saturday.According to The Punch, the accident occurred when a Toyota Highlander with registration number KWL 198 KA was travelling from Kaduna to Abuja and collided with a Volkswagen Golf with registratio
Kaduna Govt Reacts Over Students Reportedly Kidnapped On Their Way To School

The Kaduna State Government has said that eight and not ten of its students were abducted in Kachia Local Government Area of the state on Monday, April 3, and that the students kidnapped were on their way home and not in school.This was disclosed in a statement released by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Internal Security and H

67 Vehicles Illegally Seized From Shiites 8Yrs Ago Released By Police In Kaduna

67 vehicles illegally seized from Shi’ites have been released by the police, following a judgment of the Kaduna State High Court.The vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles were directed to be released to their respective owners by the court.Mark Abu, counsel for the plaintiffs, confirmed the execution of the judgment and noted that the number of ve

Kaduna Govt Confirm Arrest Of Three Over Killing In Kaduna Communities

The Kaduna State Government on Monday, said three suspects have been arrested following the violence that resulted in the killing of two persons in the Nasarawa and Trikania communities.New Telegraph reports that the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the two communities due to violence that erupted leading to the killing of two pers
Nigerian Troops Kill 5 Bandits, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Kaduna

Nigerian troops have killed five bandits and recovered four AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, 24 rounds of 7.62mm in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 31, 2023. “In continuation of
Nigerian Troops Recover Weapons, Kill Five Bandits In Kaduna

Troops of One Division, Nigerian Army, operating in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, on Friday, said they eliminated five bandits and recovered four AK-7 rifles, six AK-47 magazines and 24 rounds of 7.62mm.The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations One Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, stated this in a statement
Abuja-Kaduna Train: One Year After Attack, Full Services Yet To Resume

One year after it was attacked by terrorists, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is yet to resume full services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail, Daily Trust reports. Yesterday marked one year since the train, carrying 398 passengers was attacked by terrorists. The attack on March 28, 2022, which shook the nation, led to the death of nine passengers an