Tag: Kaduna State

Kaduna: HURIWA hails Uba Sani’s compensation policy

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Kaduna HURIWA hails Uba Sani

…Urges Govs. to end arbitrary land seizures The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, for what it described as a humane and constitutional approach to compensating residents affected by government land acquisitions, urging other state governors to adopt similar practices. In an issued statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the civil rights group said Governor Sani’s handling of compensation for citizens displaced by the 15-kilometre Kaduna Ring Road project had set a new benchmark for balancing infrastructure development…

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Court rejects el-Rufa’i’s bail bid after hospital disowns medical report

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Court rejects el Rufa'i’s bail bid

Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the criminal case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). Justice D. H. Khobo, in a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, turned down el-Rufa’i’s third request for bail, which was based on medical grounds. A key issue before the court was a medical report submitted by the former governor in support of his application.  The document, marked as Exhibit ‘A’, was purportedly issued by…

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KADVS arrests 7 suspected armed bandits in Kaduna

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KADVS arrests bandits

…Recovers firearm, other exhibits Operatives of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS) have arrested seven suspected armed bandits during a midnight operation in Kubau local government area of Kaduna State, recovering a locally-made firearm, cash, mobile phones, charms, and other items. The operation, conducted at about 2:12 a.m. on June 30, was led by the Kubau Sector Coordinator, Abubakar Shuaibu, following intelligence that prompted security operatives to lay an ambush along the Ikara–Zuntu route.  The road has been identified as a major corridor frequently used by suspected bandits and kidnappers,…

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FG discovers major platinum, lithium deposits in Kaduna

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FG discovers major KD deposits

The Federal Government has announced the discovery of a world-class polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State containing significant deposits of platinum group metals, gold, nickel, copper, lithium and rare earth elements. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this at the ‘African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit 2026’ in Abuja, describing it as one of the most important mining discoveries in recent years. According to Alake, the discovery was made by a private company and verified by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, positioning Nigeria as an emerging destination…

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“Kaduna State has keyed into Tinubu’s reform agenda” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Asiwaju

Kaduna state Governor, Uba Sani has reiterated that the State remains committed to providing the enabling environment for businesses to thrive, by aligning with the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Governor pointed out that over the years, his government has pursued deliberate reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening institutions, simplifying government processes, promoting investment, and enhancing service delivery. Sani made the remarks at the technical session of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) nationwide town hall and state engagement tour, held in Kaduna yesterday. Represented by the…

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Kaduna And The Future Of Urban Transport

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Kaduna urban transport

Across the world, modern cities are increasingly embracing the concept of multimodal transportation systems, an integrated approach that combines buses, rail, non-motorised mobility and alternative energy transport into one coordinated urban network.  From London to Dubai, from Lagos to Kigali, city planners now understand that no single transport system can efficiently serve growing urban populations. Efficient cities depend on interconnected mobility systems that reduce congestion, improve productivity and enhance quality of life.  Kaduna is gradually positioning itself within this modern urban thinking. The administration of Governor Uba Sani is determined…

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Kaduna: 8 soldiers killed by ‘repented bandits’ in ambush

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KD Army officer, soldiers killed

Anxiety has gripped families of Nigerian Army personnel following reports that eight soldiers were killed on Monday, after an ambush involving armed bandits described by sources as ‘repentant’ fighters in Kaduna State. According to family sources who spoke via WhatsApp messages and other local contacts to reporters, the incident occurred when troops reportedly encountered armed groups along the Kaduna River axis between Chikun and Igabi local government areas. The encounter, which reportedly escalated into a fierce gun battle, is said to have resulted in the loss of one officer and…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani signs 3 landmark laws to transform energy, agriculture, and climate governance 

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Uba Sani signs 3 landmark laws

Kaduna State government has described the signing of three strategic laws by Governor Senator Uba Sani, as a major milestone in the State’s drive to accelerate economic growth, strengthen institutions, and promote sustainable development. In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaƙi, the Government said the newly enacted Kaduna State Electricity Law, 2026, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 2025, and Kaduna State Climate Change Advisory Board Law, 2026 provide a comprehensive framework for transforming the State’s energy, agriculture, and environmental sectors. Speaking…

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Independent Governance Index: Kaduna emerges among top 3 states

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Kaduna emerges among top 3 states2

…Validates Uba Sani’s reforms Kaduna State has been ranked as Nigeria’s third-best performing state in the 2025 Phillips Consulting State Performance Index (pSPI), earning an Excellent Four-Star Rating, and reinforcing claims by the state government that ongoing reforms under Governor Uba Sani are delivering measurable results. The ranking, released by Phillips Consulting, assessed all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) using a methodology that combined objective governance and development indicators with citizen perception surveys. Official performance data accounted for 70% of the overall score, while public opinion made…

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Uba Sani Govt.@3: Inside The Governance Revolution Reshaping Kaduna

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Uba Sani Govt.@3 

Three years after assuming office, Governor Uba Sani has built a governance model anchored on inclusion, infrastructure renewal, economic revitalisation, sustainable peace, and improved social welfare.  Across Kaduna State, deliberate people-centred policies are delivering measurable outcomes and transforming lives. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS HEALTHCARE • 255 Primary Healthcare Centres upgraded to Level-II status • Kaduna became the first state in Nigeria to achieve this milestone • 14 General Hospitals undergoing rehabilitation and modernisation • 300-bed Specialist Hospital completed and commissioned • Over 15% of the state budget consistently allocated to healthcare AGRICULTURE…

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