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Obi To Join El-Rufai, Says Ex-Kaduna Gov's Son, Bashir
…El-Rufai’s defecation to SDP won’t destabilise APC, says Kaduna chapter …It’s time for good politics – SDP Chieftain BY Caleb Ishaya, Abuja and Rahila Abdullahi, Kaduna Amid reactions trialing the defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to opposition Social Democratic Party, SDP, the ex-governor’s son, Bashir El-Rufai, shortly after his father’s exit from APC yesterday hinted that 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party,...
El-Rufai: NASS Didn't Reject Me As Ministerial Nominee
.Says Tinubu changed his mind on nomination By Caleb Ishaya, Abuja and Rahila Abdullahi, Kaduna More than one year after a botched ministerial nomination, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and immediate past governor of Kaduna State , Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has yesterday said that he was not rejected by the National Assembly as a ministerial nominee rather President Tinubu changed his mind on me.
El-Rufai Explodes, Says 'I No Longer Recognise APC'
By Caleb Ishaya, Abuja and RAHILA ABDULLAHI, KADUNA Immediate past Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has dealt a big blow on the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying “I no longer recognise the APC”. El-Rufai, who stated this in Abuja, at a National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency”.
Tinubu, Shettima's Crack Widens
By Cyril Ogar, Abuja and Rahila Abdullahi, Kaduna Visible differences between President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima have continued as the duo have failed to close ranks on some issues with the most recent being what many people described as the controversial Tax Reform Bills before the National Assembly.
FIRS, Afropolitan Media Trains Kaduna Based Journalists On Taxation
By; RAHILA ABDULLAHI, Kaduna The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in conjunction with the Afropolitan Media Limited, commenced the training of journalists in Kaduna on the role of the FIRS in driving the nation’s tax administration for nation building.
Honour Our Demands Or We Shut Down National Grid, NUEE Threatens FG
BY RAHILA ABDULLAHI, KADUNA National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), says should the Federal Government of Nigeria failed to honour its demands, the Union would be left with no option than to shut down the national grid. The threat to put the nation into total blackout came after the two weeks assurance by the government to resolve the crisis elapsed.
Kaduna Assembly Passes Amended Vigilante Service Bill, Others
Kaduna State House of Assembly (KDHA) has passed into law, a bill for a law to substitute the Kaduna State Vigilante Service (KADVIS) law no. 10, 2016, The report of the bill was presented by Hon Muhammad Inuwa Mabo, representing Doka/Gabasawa) constituency, who is also chairman, house committee on security and intelligence. The proposed law seeks to strengthen operation of the vigilante service, especially in the areas of criminal detention.
4000 Women To Get Soft Loans From NGO
A Non Governmental Organization, Like Minds for Social Development Initiative, says it has listed 4000 women as beneficiaries of soft loans from the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State. The women will be given N50,000 each at an interest rate of one percent, payable after six months. Speaking with newsmen in Kaduna, the director of the NGO, Hajiya Maijidda Abdulkadir, said the loans would be disbursed through Eco Bank.
Arotile: Court Grants Suspects Bail
A Kaduna State Magistrate Court has granted bail to two suspects that allegedly killed Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. The presiding Judge, Justice Benjamin Hassan, after hearing arguments from both counsels of defendants, Nehemiah Adejo, David Adejo and prosecutor, DSP Martins Leo granted a bail of N1 million and N500,000 to Nehemiah and David respectively.
COVID-19: KDHA Approves N3.6bn World Bank Grant For Tax Relief
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved N3.6billion World Bank grant for the state government for the purpose of providing tax relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected lives, property and businesses. This followed a message received from the governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai requesting the House to approve the grant to be spent as tax palliative so as to cushion the negative impact of tax paying caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KDHA Approves Sum Of Over N223b As Revised Budget For Year 2020
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has approved the sum of N223, 601, 718, 760. 69 billion as the revised budget for the year 2020 as against the sum N259, 250, 819, 733.65 earlier approved. The Chairman House Committee on budget, finance and appropriation, Hon.
Kaduna Speaker Survives Impeachment As Zankhai Emerges Deputy Speaker
The Kaduna State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Yusuf Zailani, yesterday survived an impeachment plot but his deputy, Hon. Mukhtar Isa Hazo, was impeached following a vote of no confidence passed on him. Subsequently, a new deputy speaker, Hon. Isaac Auta Zankhai, from Kaura state constituency was elected and sworn in. The emergency plenary which was presided over by the clerk of the House Barrister Bello Zubair immediately swore in Hon.
Police Confirm Gunmen Attack On FRCN Staff In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the incident of the shooting of a staff of the Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria Kaduna, Malam Jibril Gwadabe Kuriga by unknown gunmen. The command’s public relation officer, Yakubu Sabo confirmed this through an telephone conversation.
Police Confirm Gunmen Attack, Shooting of FRCN Staff In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the incident of the shooting of a staff of the Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria Kaduna, one Malam Jibril Gwadabe Kuriga by unknown gunmen during an attack. The command’s public relation officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo confirmed this through an telephone conversation.
Civil Society Organisations Urged Fed. Govt. To Shutdown Train Station For 7 Days
The Coalition of Civil society organisations has called on the Federal Government to shut down the services of the Kaduna-Abuja train for a period not less than 7days to allow everybody irrespective of status to use the road. The Convener of the Group, Yusuf Amoke made the call at a press briefing on Friday in Kaduna.
Gunmen Kidnap Lawmaker, Kill 5, Torch Houses In Kaduna
The Kaduna Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of the State House of Assembly member representing Zaria Constituency, Hon Ibrahim Suleiman Dabo, along Kaduna Zaria Expressway. This is coming barely few days after three final year law students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria were kidnapped along Abuja-Kaduna highway before they were released after ransom was allegedly paid.
ICRC Commends Kaduna Polytechnic for Its Commitment Towards Innovations In The Institution
The Director ICRC Alhaji Mohammed Bamali of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has Commended the zeal and commitment towards Innovations and projects in Kaduna Polytechnic.
Bandits Kill 3, Kidnapped 6 On Kaduna-Abuja Road - Police
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three persons and kidnapping of six on the Kaduna Abuja road. The command’s public relation officer, DSP Yakubu Muhammad who confirmed the incident said “on the 26th August 2019 at about 1850hrs, Armed Men in Military Uniform intercepted some commuters near Masari Village along Kaduna – Abuja Expressway and opened fire on the vehicles, in the process kidnaped six persons.
Kaduna Police Bans Volunteer Security Outfit
The Kaduna State Police Commissioner CP Ali Aji Janga has said that there is a ban going forward on the activities of Yan Sa Kai/Yan Bula throughout the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Yakubu Sabo, on Wednesday August 21, 2019 and made available to newsmen.
Eid -El-Adha: Police To Deploy 6,000 Personnel In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command, on Thursday, said it will deploy no fewer than 6,000 of its personnel to man the security architect of the State during the celebration of Eid-El-Adha. The State Commissioner of Police (CP) Mr Ali Janga stated in a press statement issued in Kaduna through the Command Public Relations Officers DSP Yakubu Sabo.
POWA Supports 367 Widows In Kaduna
The Police Officers Wives Association, (POWA)Kaduna State Chapter, on Wednesday supported 367 widows whose husband died in active service with food items. The Chairlady of the chapter, Dr Habiba Janga said they will enrol some of the widows in skill acquisition, to learn different skill which will help them sustain themselves. She added that they can even go back to their villages and farm because we are ready to help them in every endeavor. According to Mrs.
Unknown Gunmen Abduct FUDMA Lecturer
Unknown gunmen in Kaduna, yesterday, have abducted a lecturer with the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA), in Katsina State, Abubakar Idris. This was contained in a press release signed by the command’s public relations officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo. According to Sabo, “we received information, yesterday, through the divisional police officer (DPO), Barnawa division, Kaduna at 0100 hours, that he received a distress call informing him that two unidentified persons had abducted one Abubakar Idris.
Kaduna State Celebrates World Ranger's Day To Commemorate Fallen Heroes
As part of celebrations marking World Rangers Day to commemorate her fallen heroes, Kaduna State government has called on people to desist from cutting trees and harming rangers guarding the forest. While speaking in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna, the Deputy Director Forestry on Shelter Belt, Ministry of Environment, Malam Idris Muhammad said, the State government has made reforms on forestry laws and policies.
Kaduna State Celebrates World Ranger's Day To Commemorate Fallen Heroes
As part of celebrations marking World rangers day to commemorate her fallen heroes, Kaduna State government has called on people to desist from cutting trees and harming rangers guarding the forest. While speaking in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna, the Deputy Director Forestry on Shelter Belt, Ministry of Environment, Malam Idris Muhammad said, the State government has made reforms on forestry laws and policies.
4,704 Kaduna Applicants For Police Aptitude Test
The Kaduna State Police Command, said yesterday that 4, 704 applicants from the state have been shortlisted to write the aptitude test for enlistment in the Nigerian Police Force. The Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo said in a press statement that the aptitude test would be conducted on Aug. 3 at the Kaduna State University campus in Kaduna.
Insecurity Can Be Fixed In Nigeria - Expert
Apparently worried by the spate of insecurity ravaging Nigeria, the executive director, Newstime, Mr Tony Oyatedor, has said that all the challenges can be fixed with concerted efforts. This is just as he called on the Nigerian Government to make peace with the insurgents and militants, take more preventive than reactive measures to end insecurity.
Recruitment: Kaduna Police Command To Screen 12,297 Candidates
The Kaduna Police Command yesterday disclosed that it would be screening 12,297 candidates for recruitment into the Nigerian Police Force. The command’s public relations officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo disclosed this in a press release issued to newsmen. He urged Kaduna State Indigenes who applied for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to appear for the screening which commenced Monday 1st July.
Shehu Sani Empowers 150 Constituents With Working Tools
Immediate past Senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani on Monday distributed 50 pumping machines, 50 grinding machines and 50 Sewing machines to people of his constituents. Beneficiaries of the items were drawn from Giwa, Igabi, Chikun, Kaduna South, Kaduna North, Kajuru and Birnin Gwari local government areas of Kaduna State that made up the district.
Bandits Terrorising Us Now Hungry - Emir
The Emir of Birnin-Gwari in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State, Emir Zubair Jibril Mai-Gwari II, has said that, the armed bandits terrorising his domain are now hungry and easy to defeat with more security efforts. He stated this at his palace, yesterday, when he hosted Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Ali Aji Janga, who paid a familiarisation and operational visit to the local government area.
I Served 3 Governors As Commissioner In 2 States - Sauluwa
Pa Lawal Yusuf Saulawa is a celebrated broadcaster having crisscrossed all the sectors of the noble profession for 52 years. The one time commissioner of Information in Kaduna and Katsina states shared his memories with RAHILA ABDULLAHI When and where were you born? My name is Lawal Yusuf Saulawa and I was born in Saulawa, which is a quarter in Katsina State on 13 June, 1945.
Shagali, Zailani Emerge Speaker, Deputy Speaker Of 6th Kaduna Assembly
BY RAHILA ABDULLAHI, Kaduna Hon Aminu Abdullahi Shagali representing Sabon Gari Constituency has been re-elected as the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, while Hon.Yusuf Zailani of Igabi West Constituency emerged Deputy Speaker of the 6th Kaduna Assembly. This followed the inauguration of the 6th Assembly by to the clerk of the House, Alhaji Zubair Ibrahim who presided over the sitting.
Kaduna Assembly Passes Religious Bill To Regulate Preaching
The controversial religious preaching regulation law, 1984, which was before the Kaduna State House of Assembly, seeking substitution was yesterday, Friday, June 7th, 2019 passed, few minutes before the fifth Assembly was dissolved. The passage of the bill came three years after the bill faced criticism from different religious bodies and individuals.
Kaduna Police Command Parades 71 Suspects For Various Crimes
The Kaduna Police Command on Tuesday paraded 71 suspects for various crimes. The command’s commissioner of police, CP Ali Aji Janga who paraded the suspects said, “We have embarked on intensive manhunt of bandits within the past three weeks I have assumed office and great success was recorded.
We Must Organise Mining Sector For Optimal Results- Mayere
Lawal Mayere is a retired permanent secretary in Kaduna State.He served in the ministries of land, works, solid minerals , environment and natural resources. He is currently, the chairman of Kaduna State chapter of Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN). In this interview with RAHILA ABDULLAHI, he talked about the challenges of illegal mining and efforts to stop it. What is your take on mining activities in Kaduna State?
Ramadan: Pastors Take 'Cut down Your Price' Campaign To Kaduna Marketers
As the holy month of Ramadan is begins in about a weeks time, a team of 10 Nigerian Christians and Muslim clerics headed by pastor Yohanna Buru of Christ Intercesory Fellowship Sabon Tasha has launched a Campaign in some local market across the 23 local markets of Kaduna state on the need to cut down their prices. Pastor Baru adviced the makerters against any attempt to increase prices of food commodities during the holy month of Ramadan.
UBEC Chairman, Daughter Kidnapped Along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway
The Kaduna State police command has confirmed the abduction of the UBEC chairman, Dr Muhammad Abubakar and his daughter along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Command’s Public Relation Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo disclosed this in a statement. According to him, thecommand received information through DPO Katari that at about 3:30pm, he got a distress call that armed men in military uniform intercepted a Land Cruiser Jeep with Reg. No 07E o4 FG and Toyota Sienna with Reg.
Police Nab Killer Of Kaduna Traditional Ruler, 17 Others
Six months after the traditional ruler, the Agom Adara chiefdom in the crisis-torn Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, Dr. Maiwada Galadima, was abducted and killed by criminals, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested the prime suspect and 17 others in connection with the sad incident and similar offences.
Police Arrest 34 Suspects For Various Criminal Offences In Kaduna
Kaduna State police command yesterday disclosed that they have arrested 34 suspects involved in various criminal activities within Kaduna State. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner of police Ahmad Abdulrahman said, the briefing become expedient to keep the public abreast of the successes recorded in the fight against crime and criminality in Kaduna Command.
Police Apprehend 34 Suspects For Various Criminal Offences In Kaduna
Kaduna State police command yesterday disclosed that the command has arrested 34 suspects involved in various criminal activities within in Kaduna State. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner of police Ahmad Abdulrahman said, the briefing become expedient to keep the public abreast of the successes recorded in the fight against crime and criminality in Kaduna Command.
Kaduna State Gets Burial Law
Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill to regulate the burial of persons whose deaths are registrable and still born children whose births if they had been born alive would have been registrable. The passage followed the presentation of the report by its committee on Lands, Surveys and Country Planning on the bill, in which the paragraph 3 (1) line 7 of the standard rules of the house was set aside to allow for the third reading of the bill followed by the passage.
Police Confirm Death of 21 Persons, 50 Cows Rustled In Another Kajuru Attack
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the death of twenty one persons and fifty rustled cows in the Sunday’s attack in communities of Kajuru local government of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) DSP Yakubu Sabo gave the confirmation in statement issued and made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
Acting IGP Meets Birnin Gwari Community Leaders Over Insecurity
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu meets with the Stakeholders of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area in the State over insecurity in order to enhance strategy.
Police Begin Operation To End Kidnapping On Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers operating on the ever-busy Abuja-Kaduna Highway are in for trouble as the acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has launched “Operation Puff Adder” to check their activities. The massive operation will cover the Abuja-Kaduna Highway and the adjoining communities and extend to Kogi, Katsina, Niger, and Zamfara states.
IGP Inaugurates Operation Puff Adder Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway
The Acting Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Mohammed Adamu on Friday launched code “Operation Puff Adder” along Abuja – Kaduna highway. Adamu, said Operation Puff Adder is a well thought out and major operation that is aimed at re-dominating and reclaiming the public space from heinous criminal elements that are bent on threatening our internal security order.
Kidnappers Committing Crime Using Un-Registered SIM Cards -NCC
Following the increased rate of kidnapping in the country, the executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has disclosed that kidnappers are using unregistered SIM cards to commit crimes. He however said the commission is not leaving any stone unturned towards tracking the criminals and bring them to book.
Police Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers, Lose Officer In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command yesterday confirmed the killing of three suspected Kidnapers in a gun battle where it lost an officer. The deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for Administration in the command, Onah Sunny, made the disclosure to newsmen yesterday in Kaduna. Sunny said, “I obliged to brief you this morning following an incident that occurred at about 05 40hrs when some armed men entered the MotherCart Coy at Mando area, shoot sporadically and attacked policemen on guard duty.
Gun Duel: Police Kill 3 Suspected Kidnappers, Loose Officer In Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command yesterday confirmed killing three suspected Kidnapers in a gun battle where it also lost an officer. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration in the Command, DCP Onah Sunny made the disclosure while briefing newsmen in Kaduna.
Ex-VP Sambo Commends FG For Improved Business Environment
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Arc. Namadi Sambo, has commended the federal government for improving the business environment. He made the comtion at the 40th edition of the Kaduna International trade fair seminar ,yesterday, where he served as the chairman of the occasion.
CAN Condemns Abduction Of Catholic Priest In Kaduna
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State chapter has condemned in strong terms the abduction of Reverend Father John Bako Shekwolo, the Parish Priest of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ankwa in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State. A statement issued by the chairman, CAN, Kaduna State, Rev John Joseph Haya noted with pains that kidnapping in Kaduna State has become a big business, and appealed to the kidnappers to kindly release Father Shekwolo unhurt.
Incessant Killings Must Stop In Kaduna - CP
Kaduna State commissioner of Police, CP Ahmad Abdurrahman said the incessant killings in Kaduna must stop. The CP stated this during an interactive session with stakeholders from Sanga local government over the recent killings in Nandu village.
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