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Ramadan: Gov. Sani tasks clerics, media on peace campaign

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion. Sani, represented by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Mu’azu Meyare, spoke at the 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Meeting organised by Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), at its National Headquarters in Kaduna. He stressed that Nigeria’s prevailing economic, security and social challenges have heightened the responsibility of religious leaders and the media to guide public discourse with wisdom, restraint and compassion.…

Kaduna: APC member petitions party over alleged Bello el-Rufa’i’s ‘anti-party activities’

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Aminu Imam

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Nana Hauwa Aliu, has submitted a formal petition to the Kaduna State APC Disciplinary Committee, accusing Bello el-Rufa’i, the Member representing Kaduna-North Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives, and son of former governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i of alleged anti-party activities and failure to support the current state leadership. In the petition addressed to the Chairman of the APC Disciplinary Committee at the party’s state secretariat in Kaduna, Aliu alleged that Bello el-Rufa’i has consistently failed to acknowledge or…

Security forces rescue over 80 Kaduna abducted church worshippers, Gov. Sani confirms

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

A joint security operation coordinated by the Kaduna State government, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has led to the rescue of scores of worshippers abducted during a church attack in Kurmin-Wali village, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state. Governor Uba Sani confirmed on Wednesday that 82 of the kidnapped worshippers have safely regained their freedom, following the operation that began after the January 18 abduction. However, credible security sources disclosed that more than 100 victims, including women, children and infants, were…

Northern CAN hails release of abducted Kaduna church worshippers

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has applauded the safe release of the church worshippers abducted in Kurmin-Wali, just as it praised the efforts of the Kaduna State government in rescuing the victims. According to Northern CAN, the return of the victims marked a significant moment of grace and resolution for the church and the entire community affected by the earlier tragic incident. In a statement issued yesterday, Northern CAN Chairman, Reverend Joseph Hayab, hailed the decisive leadership of Governor Uba Sani, describing him as a governor who truly…

Kaduna: Uba Sani unveils 35km rural road

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Pledges FIFA-standard upgrade of A’Bello Stadium Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Monday commissioned the longest road project completed in the state in the last 20 years, while also unveiling plans to upgrade the iconic Ahmadu Bello Stadium to international standards, in a renewed push to expand infrastructure and social development across the state. The newly completed 35-kilometre asphaltic road cuts across Igabi, Kajuru and Chikun local government areas, linking Gadan Gayan through Gwaraji to Kujama Junction, and serving more than 76 farming communities. The project also features a…

Poor Performance: Kaduna elders ask Sen. Lawal Adamu to account for stewardship

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Accuses him of being only visible on social media The Kaduna-Central Elders Forum has asked Senator representing Kaduna-Central senatorial district, Lawal Adamu Usman, popularly known as Mr. La, to render an account of his stewardship at the 10th National Assembly, citing what it described as poor performance and weak engagement with constituents since his election. The elders accused the senator of being more visible on social media than in the communities he represents, saying his approach to representation has failed to address the pressing challenges facing Kaduna-Central. In an issued…

Ex-Archbishop of Canterbury lauds regained peace in Kaduna

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

The ex-Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Portal Welby, has commended Kaduna State for the significant progress it has made in restoring peace, unity and stability, noting a clear departure from the ethno-religious tensions that once defined the state. Archbishop Welby made the observation during a courtesy visit to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where he was received by the Kaduna State Governor, on the sidelines of his engagement as Guest Speaker at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Convocation Lecture. Reflecting on his first visit to Kaduna in…

Kaduna: Gov. Sani creates 5,000 jobs to strengthen sanitation

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, has launched an environmental initiative that will strengthen sanitation, which provides jobs for 5,000 youths and women across the state. Speaking at the launching of the initiative named: ‘Operation Tsafta’ on Thursday, the Governor promised that 7,000 more jobs will be created in the next couple of months. Governor Sani said that his government has procured essential equipment, including Roro-bins, dustbins, water tankers, and appropriate personal protective equipment for the programme. “These resources are intended to enhance operational effectiveness, improve safety for workers, and ensure…

Projects: “No community Ieft behind in Kaduna” –Gov. Uba Sani

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has said his administration is constructing 140 roads in all the 23 local government areas in Kaduna state, totalling 1,335 kilometres across all the three senatorial districts. The Governor, who spoke yesterday during the commissioning of asphalt road linking Durum to Kuruntumawa towns in Makarfi LGA, pointed out that all the roads were conceived and initiated by his government, promising that his administration will complete projects inherited from previous governments. He reminded that all the road projects were of standard quality. Governor Sani recalled that…

Kaduna: ‘Mega poultry project to create 350,000 jobs’ – Gov. Uba Sani

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has said the proposed $200 million ‘Mega Poultry Project’ in the state will create over 350,000 direct and indirect jobs, positioning agriculture as a major driver of employment and economic growth. The Governor disclosed this on Thursday, during a meeting with the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, as both parties moved to align federal and state efforts ahead of the project’s ground-breaking. Governor Sani said the project is expected to generate more than $450 million annually, while strengthening food security and opening up…