Tag: Southern Kaduna

“We lost in parts of Southern Kaduna, but our mandate is for all” – Gov. Uba Sani

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Uba Sani on S'Kaduna

Governor Uba Sani, of Kaduna State, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance, emphasising that development efforts will be evenly distributed across all regions, regardless of political or electoral outcomes. Speaking during an interview on a television programme, the governor reflected on the 2023 elections, acknowledging that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) outperformed his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in several local government areas of Southern Kaduna. “Yes, I lost the election in Southern Kaduna; because many local governments voted for PDP. A few voted for APC; but still,…

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Southern Kaduna journalists commend Tinubu for approving Fed. Medical Centre 

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Southern KD journalists commend

…Pledges continued support for development policies The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting approval for the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences and a Federal Medical Centre in the Southern Kaduna region. The Forum also commended the collaborative efforts of key leaders including Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani; Senator representing Kaduna-South, Barr. Sunday Marshall Katung; and Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji, the H’Reps  member representing Zangon-Kataf/Jaba federal constituency. The Forum said their concerted efforts, backed by historic…

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Tinubu Okays federal university for Southern Kaduna 

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Tinubu Okays

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a federal university in Southern Kaduna, a move aimed at addressing the region’s educational and developmental needs. This decision marks a significant milestone for the region, which has long advocated for greater educational infrastructure. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who made the announcement, also revealed that discussions are underway to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. These initiatives reflect the federal government’s commitment to improving healthcare and education in underserved areas. Shettima shared these developments over the weekend during a…

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4 yrs after ordeal, Adara Elders seek justice against Ex-Gov. el-Rufa’i

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Adara Elders seek justice

…Demand NGN2.3bn in damages Nine Elders from the Adara Traditional Council in Kaduna state who were kept in Kaduna-Central prison for three months in 2019 have sued former Governor Nasiru el-Rufa’i, demanding NGN2.3 billion in damages for violation of their Fundamental Human Rights. The Elders were detained in the prison custody for repeated attempts to have the governor to reconsider the Village Restructuring (Amendment) order No. 21 Vol 52. which he signed into law. Presiding over the case on Tuesday at the Federal High Court Kaduna, Justice Hauwa’u adjourned the…

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Southern Kaduna group rejects proscription by el-Rufa’i

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The Atyap Community Development Association has said its proscription by the immediate-past Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, did not follow due process. Recall that the former governor, less than 24 hours to his exit from office, declared the association as “unlawful society in the State” and signed an order to proscribe it. The former governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, who released a statement on the proscription order, stated that: “Atyap Community Development Association has constituted itself into a society that is inimical to the peace of…

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2023: Peter Obi to meet Southern Kaduna religious leaders

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…Visit Emirs palaces   Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is billed to interact with religious leaders in Southern Kaduna as well as visit emirs’ palaces. The Labour Party presidential candidate would also hold a rally at Ahmadu Bello Stadium and also meet students of various institutions and party loyalists to canvass support for his party. Spokesman of the Presidential Council, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this at a news briefing in the State. He also said Obi would visit the Emir of Zazzau,…

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Insecurity: Terrorists vow to kill more in Southern Kaduna after eliminating 40

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Terrorists who attacked two communities a week to Christmas in Southern Kaduna and killed 40 persons, have declared that they are not yet done, vowing to strike again and kill more people in the area. Survivors of the December 18, 2022, attack on Malagum-1 and Sokong communities in Southern Kaduna, on Friday gave horrific details on how terrorists murdered 40 villagers on the fateful day. However, they hinted that despite the attacks, the communities were still being threatened with calls from the attackers, who are allegedly threatening that they would…

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2023: Jubilation mood as Southern Kaduna stakeholders endorse Peter Obi

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Stakeholders of the Labour Party, LP, in Southern Kaduna have endorsed the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the LP governorship candidate in the State, Jonathan Asake. The stakeholders and party supporters declared their support at a sensitisation rally and meeting, which was held in Kafanchan, the headquarters of Jema’a local government area of Kaduna State at the weekend. The Labour Party supporters, who vowed to give them block votes in the 2023 general elections, described Obi as the best candidate for the presidential seat. According to them, he has the…

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2023: Southern Kaduna groups endorse Ashiru as PDP guber candidate

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A coalition of socio-political organisations from Southern Kaduna have endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Ashiru Kudan, in the upcoming February, 2023 election, and called on its voters to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The groups, after a meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, unanimously agreed to vote for Ashiru Kudan, of the PDP, against the APC and NNPP, adding that Ashiru would bring development and positive change desired by the people. The coalition accused the Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i-led…

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14 killed, houses burnt as Southern Kaduna boils again 

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No fewer than fourteen people have been killed in a fresh attack at Mado village, Mabushi, in Atyap chiefdom of Zangon-Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. According to reports, some houses were torched in the attack, which was launched on Saturday night. Speaking to newsmen on the development, the Chairman, Atyap Chiefdom Peace and Security Partnership Committee, John Bala Gora, wondered the reason for the incessant attacks despite efforts at restoring peace. He also renewed his appeal to security operatives to redouble efforts to secure the “defenceless and peace-loving…

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