Kaduna Archives - Voice of Liberty NG

Insecurity: Northern traditional rulers, Islamic scholars meet in Kaduna

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

North's traditional rulers, Islamic scholars meet

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Tuesday led prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria to a high-level meeting of the ‘Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development’ in Kaduna. The meeting, chaired by the Sultan, who is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, focused on promoting peace, national unity, education, healthcare delivery and humanitarian support for vulnerable communities. Among the traditional rulers at the meeting were: Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli; the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn-Umar…

Kaduna: Gov. Sani pays condolences, lifelong support for survivors of lynched Maraban-Jos woman

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

Uba Sani pays condolences, lifelong support

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has visited the family of Ummulkhairi Aliyu on Saturday. Recall that a mob in Maraban-Jos, Igabi local government area, lynched Mrs. Aliyu. During his condolence visit to the bereaved home in Maraban-Jos, Governor Sani vowed that everyone involved in her brutal killing would face justice. The governor met with Mrs. Aliyu’s husband, Malam Aliyu, and other relatives, expressing his condolences over what he described as a tragic and heartbreaking loss. Addressing the grieving family, Sani said the state government would not allow the perpetrators to…

El-Rufa’i appears in 2 Kaduna courts over ICPC charges

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, on Wednesday appeared before two separate courts in Kaduna to face allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office and money laundering brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari, el-Rufa’i was arraigned alongside his former Special Adviser, Jimi Lawal, and five companies on an amended 11-count charge. El-Rufa’i pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charge against him, while Lawal also entered not guilty pleas to the counts filed…

Court again adjourns el-Rufa’i corruption trial

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As ex-Chief of Staff secures ₦200m bail The trial of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, over alleged corruption and abuse of office suffered another setback yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned proceedings due to the absence of two co-defendants standing trial alongside him. The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), centres on allegations of abuse of office, fraud and financial misconduct during el-Rufa’i’s tenure as governor. Prosecutors allege that public funds were released for projects that were either not…

Kaduna: Uba Sani appoints LibertyTV GGM, Balarabe Bello as Infrastructure Counsellor

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani has appointed the Group General Manager of Liberty TV, Engr. Balarabe Muhammad Bello, as Honourary Counsellor on Infrastructure, in what the Kaduna State Government described as part of efforts to accelerate its transformative governance agenda. The appointment, announced alongside several other strategic appointments approved by the governor, places Engr. Bello at the forefront of the administration’s infrastructure advisory and development drive. According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at deepening good governance and bringing experienced professionals and innovative leaders into key positions to support…

Kaduna butchers back APC, endorse Gov. Uba Sani

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Members of the Kaduna Butchers Association, Kabala Branch, have defected from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (ADC), declaring support for Governor Uba Sani. The defectors were received at the campaign office of the governor by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Sadiq Mamman-Lagos, who also serves as Director-General of the Senator Uba Sani Support Group. Speaking on behalf of the group, the leader of the delegation, Suleiman Sale Ɗan Kabo, said their decision was based on the governor’s developmental strides, inclusive style of governance and…

Alleged Money Laundering: Kaduna Court revokes Bashir Sa’idu’s bail

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Remands him in prison custody Former Finance Commissioner in Kaduna State under Nasir el-Rufa’i, Bashir Sa’idu, yesterday appeared at the ongoing case in a Kaduna State High Court, which started last year after he was reportedly held in detention for over 50 days. The case was subsequently reassigned to another judge. That however entailed that the processes have to be restarted all over. His lawyer prayed for the adoption of the bail and terms already granted by the court. However, the Prosecutor insisted that the request has to come through…

VP Shettima to commission Kaduna’s world-class Banquet Hall

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Uba Sani bags prestigious NIPR Fellowship Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to commission a state-of-the-art banquet hall at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna, in what is being described as a major milestone in the state’s drive to reposition itself as a hub for high-level engagements and global partnerships. The purpose-built facility, initiated in 2024 by Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, is designed to host high-profile meetings, international conferences, Northern Governors’ Forum gatherings, as well as major state functions. The project forms part of a broader infrastructure…

ICPC slams 9-count charge on el-Rufa’i; court fixes bail ruling today

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, appeared before the Kaduna State High Court yesterday under heavy security, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) slammed an amended nine-count charge against him over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and corruption. Security was visibly heightened around the court premises, with operatives deployed at strategic points as el-Rufa’i, dressed in traditional attire, made his way through a crowded corridor of supporters, lawyers, and observers. During the proceedings, counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Abang, revealed that the prosecution had…

CNG-powered inter-state luxury bus explodes at Kaduna motor park

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 Aminu Imam

A luxury travel bus reportedly powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) exploded at Mando motor park in Kaduna in the early hours of yesterday. The explosion triggered panic among residents and transport operators around the park. Sources at the motor park said the bus was parked when the explosion occurred. Two other buses belonging to the same transport company were also affected by the fire that followed the blast. Despite the impact, no casualties were recorded because the vehicles were unoccupied at the time. A commercial driver at the park…