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

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

Kaduna And The Future Of Urban Transport

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

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

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

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

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

Independent Governance Index: Kaduna emerges among top 3 states

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 Aminu Imam

…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…

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

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

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…

3rd Anniversary: Ramalan lauds Uba Sani for fostering peaceful co-existence in Kaduna

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Aminu Imam A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and executive chairman Liberty TV/Radio Media Group, Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, on his third anniversary in office, commending him for promoting peaceful co-existence across the state. In a statement he issued yesterday to mark the May 29 anniversary, Ramalan described Kaduna as a vast and complex state with an estimated population of over eight million people and more than 60 ethnic groups, noting that governance in such an environment…

Kaduna: Uba Sani clinches gov’ship ticket with 459,393 affirmation votes

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday. Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state during the exercise monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The primary election attracted top APC leaders, elected officials, delegates and supporters from the 23 local government areas of the state. Announcing the result…

Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦1bn, 35 motorcycles to release 37 victims kidnapped from churches – Community

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

Residents of Ariko community in Kachia local government area of Kaduna State have cried out to the federal and state governments to urgently secure the release of 37 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday attacks on churches in the area. The bandits are demanding N1bn from the affected community before releasing the 37 kidnapped people that have been in captivity since Easter Sunday. President of the Kuturmi Development Association (KUDA), Dr. Joseph David Ariko, told newsmen that the community cannot afford to meet the ₦1 billion ransom and 35 motorcycles demanded…

Kaduna APC Gov’ship Primary: Uba Sani secures APC ticket with over 459 affirmation votes

May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing an overwhelming 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held yesterday. Governor Sani, who contested as the sole aspirant, received a resounding endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across the state in what party leaders described as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership, performance and political direction. The primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), drew top APC…