Tag: Kaduna State

Bandits free pregnant woman, nursing mother, children in Kaduna

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Bandits free KD captives

A pregnant woman, a nursing mother, woman and four children have regained their freedom after being kidnapped and spend more than 50 days in captivity in Kaduna State. The victims regained their freedom on Thursday, and returned home amid jubilation from residents of Sabon-Gyero community in Millennium City, Chikun local government area. Investigations revealed that ransom payments and motorcycles were allegedly delivered to the kidnappers in exchange for the release of the victims. Sources disclosed that one of the pregnant women had regained her freedom about three weeks earlier, while…

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Kaduna pushes dual transformation drive with rice revolution, digital skills expansion

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Kaduna pushes digital skills

Kaduna state  governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed the state’s ambition to become a leading hub for agricultural transformation and youth-driven innovation, as the state emerged as a pilot beneficiary of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) ‘Rice Transformation Initiative’, while also expanding vocational digital skills training for young people. The governor received the Director-General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulLateef Shittu, and his delegation during a strategic working visit focused on deepening collaboration under the ‘State-Led Rice Transformation Initiative’. Kaduna’s selection as a pilot state follows what officials described as notable…

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Insecurity: Kaduna unveils disarmament, reintegration committee

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Kaduna unveils committee

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Monday inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Peace and Security Committee, declaring that his administration would provide the necessary political will to ensure its success. The initiative, facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism Centre, marks the first time such a committee is being established at the subnational level in the country. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the governor recalled that Kaduna had only recently emerged from a period of intense insecurity, when bandits, kidnappers…

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Workers Day: ‘We’re partners in progress’, Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

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Uba Sani hails Kaduna workers

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani has said that the Kaduna Light Rail Project which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Thursday will complement his administration’s efforts at easing transportation for workers in the State. The Governor said that his government recognised the economic pressures that workers face in the wake of subsidy reforms. Sani who made the remarks on the occasion of Workers’ Day celebration at Murtala Square on Friday, pointed out that ‘’Our relationship with organised labour has been constructive and we remain committed to sustaining this…

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“You’ve renewed our hope” — Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani over ₦4.29bn payout

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Kaduna pensioners commend Uba Sani

The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded Governor Uba Sani for approving the release of ₦4.289 billion for the settlement of long-standing pension liabilities, describing the move as a major step toward restoring retirees’ confidence in government. In a statement issued in Kaduna, the union said the disbursement, which covers gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights, has brought renewed relief and optimism to thousands of pensioners and families of deceased civil servants who had endured years of financial uncertainty. The NUP noted that many…

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Kaduna: “I inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps from el-Rufa’i” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna state, has declared that he inherited insecurity, infrastructure gaps and weak social indicators from the administration of Nasir el-Rufa’i, former governor of the state. Governor Sani made the comment at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) during the ‘Nigeria Public Relations Week’, in Kaduna. The workshop was themed: ‘From Policy To Public Trust: Strategic Communication For Vision Alignment And Governance Delivery For Renewed Hope’. Participants included Commissioners, Special Advisers, counsellors and Permanent Secretaries. According to the…

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“APC must tell its story as ‘opposition plots anarchy’ ” – Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on APC

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify efforts in communicating the achievements of the party, warning that opposition elements are allegedly working to destabilize the country. Speaking in a recent address during a strategic meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) convened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Governor stressed the need for party loyalists and supporters to actively engage citizens and counter what he described as “deliberate misinformation and…

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Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦1bn for release of 37 church attack victims

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Kaduna bandits demand

Bandits, who attacked three churches in Ariko community, Kachia local government area of Kaduna State, have demanded ₦1 billion before they will free 37 worshippers they abducted during the raid. The incident happened on April 5, 2026, when armed men stormed ECWA, Baptist, and Catholic churches in the area. During the attack, five worshippers were killed while 37 others were taken away. The victims have now spent about 11 days in captivity. Although there were earlier claims from the military and the Kachia local government area chairman, Dr. Manzo Maigari,…

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Kaduna: Uba Sani honoured as ‘Life Patron’ at Economic Roundtable

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Imams, Ulamas hail Uba Sani

…Reaffirms state’s diversification drive Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has been conferred with the title of: ‘Life Patron of the Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable’, at its third edition held in Abuja. The event, themed: ‘The Urgency of Recognizing Tourism, Culture, and the Creative Sectors as Pathways to Rapid Economic Diversification and National Security’, brought together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to examine the role of the creative economy in driving national growth. Represented by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Business Innovation and Technology, the governor used the platform…

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Bege Katuka emerges ADC Chairman in Kaduna

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Katuka emerges ADC Chairman

Hon. Bege Humble Katuka has emerged as the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, following a party congress held in the state. Katuka, who hails from Southern Kaduna, was selected during the congress organised by the party to reposition its leadership structure and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of future political activities. He will be joined in the new leadership by Muktar Hazo, who emerged as Deputy Chairman. Party stakeholders at the Congress expressed optimism that the new leadership will enhance grassroots mobilization and improve the ADC’s…

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