Latest Kaduna News, Photos, Gossip & Rumours! (Page 9)

Naija news headlines & latest celebrity gists from Nigeria, covers subjects of sports, politics, celebrities and latest news headlines

Kaduna Police Apprehend Motorcycle Thief, Sani Nafiu Reported By His Father

In a peculiar turn of events, a motorcycle thief identified as Sani Nafiu has been apprehended by the Kaduna State Police Command following a report made by his own father.Confirming the arrest, the Command's spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, stated that the incident occurred on March 29, when the suspect's father alerted authorities upon

El-Rufai: 'I Warned Like A Prophet' – Shehu Sani Speaks About $350m Kaduna Loan

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said he was like a prophet he warned about the $350 million World Bank loan request by ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai.Sani said despite his warning, people refused to listen..Addressing journalists on Sunday, Sani said the state won’t be in such a situation if El-Rufai’s administration had heeded his
APC Women Leader Suspended For Taking Sides With El-Rufai Over Kaduna Debts

Hajiya Maryam Mai-Rusau, the women leader of All Progressives Congress in Badarawa/Malali ward of Kaduna has been suspended for taking sides with the former governor of the State, Nasir El-Rufai in the controversies over over the debt he left behind for his successor, Uba Sani.Speaking Uba at a town hall meeting in Kaduna on Friday Sani had blamed

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani Raises Alarm Over Massive N85bn, $587m Debts, Struggles To Pay Salaries

In a startling revelation, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has disclosed that his administration inherited a staggering debt burden totaling $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from the previous government, significantly hampering efforts to meet the state's financial obligations, including the payment of workers'
Kaduna NDLEA Seizes Over 2 Tons Of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 279 Suspects

In a significant crackdown on drug-related crimes, the Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of 279 suspects and the recovery of 2,092.5 kilograms of illicit substances during the first quarter of the year.Samaila Danmalam, the State Commander of NDLEA, disclosed this information to repor

Rescued Kaduna Schoolchildren To Reunite With Families Today

The 137 Kaduna schoolchildren rescued from terrorists will today (Thursday), be reunited with their familiesThe state government announced on Sunday that the students were rescued in Zamfara State. They were returned and received in Kaduna on Monday by Governor Uba Sani.The General Officer Commanding 1 Div, Maj. Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, who presente
Photos Of 137 Freed School Children As They Arrive Kaduna Govt. House

The 137 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, who were released on Sunday, have arrived at the Government House in KadunaRecall the Kaduna State Government announced their release yesterday.This was contained in a statement signed by the State Governor, Uba Sani.The statement partly read, “I wish to an

VIDEO: Kaduna Gov Uba Sani Meets 137 Rescued Kuriga School Children

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has met with the rescued students of Lea Primary and Government Secondary School, Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.Recall that on March 7, a distressing incident occurred where 137 schoolchildren were kidnapped by gunmen on motorcycles, causing widespread outrage and condemnation from various quar
Over 250 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed that the 287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have regained their freedom.This was revealed in a statement signed by Governor Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday.The statement read in part, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. �

Kaduna Police Apprehend Notorious Kidnapper, Yakubu Saidu Who Masterminded The Burning Of A Seminarian

In a significant breakthrough, the Kaduna State Police command has successfully arrested a notorious kidnapper, Yakubu Saidu, alias Ismail 'M', who has been implicated in various criminal activities including banditry, culpable homicide, and mischief by fire.According to a statement released by the command's spokesperson, ASP Mansir
Police Rescue 14 Abducted Kaduna Passengers, Four Victims Still Missing

On Thursday, a collaborative security force consisting of the Police, the Nigerian Military, and individuals from the Katsina State Community Watch Corps successfully liberated 14 passengers who had been kidnapped by armed bandits.ASP Abubakar Sadiq, the spokesperson, Katsina Police Command, disclosed this Thursday night in a press release.Accordi

Police Arrest Three Suspected Vandals Of Electricity Aluminium Cables In Kaduna

The Police Command in Kaduna State says its operatives have arrested three suspected vandals for allegedly vandalising electricity aluminium cables in Lere Local Government Area of the state.The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna.Hassan said
Court Sentence Four Internet Fraudsters To Prison In Kaduna

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentencing of four internet fraudsters.A Kaduna State High Court presided by Justice Darius Khobo convicted and sentenced Mohammed Ibrahim, Ibrahim Yusuf, Mubàrak Ibrahim and Olorunfemi Samuel on Tuesday.All the convicts were prosecuted

Court Jails Bartender, Samson Timothy For Stealing N372,000 From Employer In Kaduna

A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a 29-year-old bar attendant, Samson Timothy, to eight months imprisonment for stealing his employer’s N372,000.The convict, a resident of Goni-gora in Kaduna, had pleaded guilty to the charge.The Magistrate, Mr Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Timothy to eight months imprisonment without opti
Fear, Tension As Bandits Kidnap 87, Loot Shops In Fresh Kaduna Attack

The recent spate of attacks by bandits in Kaduna State, particularly in Kajuru Local Government Area, is deeply concerning and highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures in the region.The abduction of 87 individuals from Kajuru-Station community, coming just 48 hours after another attack in Dogon Noma Ungwan Community where 14 resid

Insecurity Heightened As Terrorists Abduct 87 In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Eighty-seven persons were on Saturday night abducted by terrorists during an attack on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.A member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, Harisu Dari, confirmed this to Punch on Monday in Kaduna.Harisu said the terrorists also broke into some shops and stole food items and other valu

Kaduna Community Releases Names of Kidnapped Victims in Latest Bandits’ Attack

The names of villagers kidnapped during an attack on Dogon Noma-Unguwan Gamo Community in Maro ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been released.Recall that suspected bandits had invaded the community at 5.30 am on Saturday in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately.However, one of the victims, who escaped with injuries, Jibr

Kaduna Kidnap; "Don’t Allow Sheikh Gumi Negotiate" – Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Thursday warned President Bola Tinubu not to allow Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi negotiate for the release of 285 students who were abducted in Kaduna.Primate Ayodele said it is not ideal for a civilian to be negotiating with terrorists unless he is one of them.He expla
Port Harcourt, Kaduna Refineries to Commence Operations Soon - NNPCL Boss, Kyari Gives Details

The Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mele Kyari, has informed that the Port Harcourt refinery is scheduled to begin operations within the next two weeks.He made the disclosure during his appearance before the Senate ad-hoc committee that was investigating the Nigerian Refineries’ Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) Pro

Okonjo-Iweala Calls Out FG To Recover Abducted Kaduna, Sokoto Students, Others

Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on the federal government to secure the release of the students abducted by bandits in Sokoto and Kaduna states.Okonjo-Iweala, while speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch of the WTO-ITC 2024 technical assistance programme for Nigeria, expressed her sadness over t
AGAIN: Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Kidnap 61

Bandits have again abducted about 61 persons in Buda community under Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State.Dauda Kajuru, a resident of the community, told Punch on Tuesday that the bandits came to the community in large numbers and started shooting sporadically in the late hours of Monday.He said some members of his family were part o

Bandits Demand N40 Trillion Ransom On Kidnapped Kaduna Victims

Bandits have demanded the sum of N40 trillion to release the 16 residents recently abducted from the Gonin Gora area of Kaduna State.According to TheCable, a community leader, John Yusuf, who revealed this, said that the bandits got in touch with the victims’ families, asking for 11 Hilux vans and 150 motorcycles. “The bandits have contacted u
Military Reports 28 Escaped Children Amidst Kaduna School Abduction Crisis

Amidst the ongoing search and rescue operation for the abducted school children in Kaduna State, military sources have confirmed that 28 of the over 200 kidnapped students have managed to escape from their captors.Governor Uba Sani, who met with parents of the abducted children alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, disclosed this development w

Deji Adeyanju Urges Tinubu To Order Service Chiefs To Relocate To Kaduna, Borno Over Kidnapping

On Saturday, human rights lawyer and Concerned Nigerians convener, Deji Adeyanju, urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct all service chiefs to move their operations to Kaduna and Borno, where approximately 800 children and women have been abducted by bandits in the past week.Adeyanju made the call while condemning yesterday’s invasion of a mosq
Kaduna Govt Refutes Hiring Private Negotiator To Release Abducted Students

The Kaduna State Government has vehemently denied hiring a private negotiator or contemplating to make such a move to facilitate the safe return of school children abducted in Kuriga community, Chikun Local Government of the state.A statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, said, “The attent

Kaduna State Govt. Hires Private Negotiator To Meet Terrorists, Secure Release Of 287 Pupils

The Kaduna State Government has reportedly enlisted the services of a private negotiator to engage with the terrorists responsible for the abduction of 287 students and teachers from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School, Kuriga 1, situated in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.A reliable source from the state government con

Terrorists Storm Mosque, Kill Two Worshippers During Friday Prayers In Kaduna State

In a distressing turn of events, gunmen suspected to be terrorists launched a brazen attack on a mosque during Friday prayers, resulting in the tragic death of two worshippers in Anguwar Makera, Kwasakwasa Community, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The harrowing incident unfolded around 2 pm on Friday, sending shockwaves through
JUST IN! Nigerian Air Force Training Aircraft Crashes In Kaduna

A Super Mushak trainer aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been involved in a crash.The incident SaharaReporters gathered happened on Thursday at about 2.35pm.The NAF Director Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday evening.Gabkwet said the accident, wh
Bandits Invade Kaduna Primary School, Shoot Pupil And Abduct Dozens

There was pandemonium in Kuriga town of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State when bandits invaded LEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), and abducted dozens of pupils at about 8.20am on Thursday, March 7.The number of persons abducted couldn’t be ascertained as of press time, but residents said they were about 100.According to Daily Trust, the
Two Persons Arraigned For Alleged Car Theft Worth N3.5m In Kaduna

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Kaduna State on Wednesday arranged Christian Thomas, 40 and one other over alleged N3.5 million car theft.The defendants are on two counts charges of conspiracy and theft, to which they have pleaded not guilty.Meanwhile, the prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that the defendants, along with other p