Politics
Abba Kabir Yusuf Shines at APC Presidential Campaign Flag-Off in Kaduna
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State was among the prominent political figures who attracted attention at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as party leaders, governors and supporters gathered for the launch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
The event brought together key figures within the ruling party and supporters from different parts of the country,
Education
Shehu ABG Celebrates Kaduna Teachers, Pledges Priority for Education and Welfare
Kaduna State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rt. Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, has congratulated teachers across Kaduna State and Nigeria at large, on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, describing them as indispensable pillars of nation-building and human development.
Politics
Bawa Calls for Deep Reflection, Security, Equity on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary
The Kaduna State PDP gubernatorial candidate, Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa (ABG), has called for a period of deep reflection and renewed commitment to building safer communities, a united society and shared prosperity as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
Politics
Shehu ABG Urges PDP Candidates to Unite Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Kaduna State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as ABG, has urged candidates contesting the 2027 National and State Assembly elections on the platform of the party to unite and work collectively towards the success of the PDP.
Politics
2027: Nigeria Forward Urges North to Uphold Power Rotation, Back Tinubu’s Eight-Year Tenure
A socio-political group, Nigeria Forward (NF), has urged political stakeholders in Northern Nigeria to uphold the country’s long-standing principle of power rotation between the North and South and allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete his constitutionally permitted eight-year tenure.
Security & Crime
OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED DRUG PEDDLER, FOIL TERRORIST ATTACK, RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN KADUNA AND SOKOTO STATES
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), arrested a suspected illicit drug peddler in Kaduna State and foiled a terrorist attack, rescuing two kidnapped victims in Sokoto State, during separate operations on 12 and 13 September 2026.
Security & Crime
TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA ARREST TERRORIST KINGPIN, INTERCEPT AMMUNITION COURIER, OTHERS IN KADUNA STATE
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) arrested a suspected terrorists, intercepted ammunition courier and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State.
Security & Crime
OPFY troops foil massive cattle rustling in Kaduna
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, foiled a cattle rustling activity and recovered over 500 cattle during a swift response operation in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on 8 September 2026.
Economy
Uba Sani Unveils Peugeot 5008, Seeks Government Patronage for D-PAN
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has pledged to make a strong presentation at the National Economic Council (NEC) to encourage Federal and State Governments to patronise vehicles manufactured by Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (D-PAN) Limited.
Governor Uba Sani made the pledge on Friday while unveiling the new Peugeot 5008, 2026 model, at the D-PAN factory premises in Kaduna.
Banking & Finance
Account For Trillions In FG Interventions, Ashiru Challenges Uba Sani
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, gubernatorial candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has challenged Governor Uba Sani to publish a comprehensive account of all financial and project interventions received by the state from the Federal Government since May 2023.
Religion
Kaduna Pastor Leads Followers to Maulud, Calls for Religious Tolerance
A Kaduna-based Christian cleric, Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, has led members of his church to join Muslims in celebrating Eid-el-Maulud in Kaduna, describing Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a messenger whose teachings on peace, love and compassion are relevant to all humanity.
Security & Crime
Troops of OPFY rescue kidnapped victim, foil terrorists' attack in Kaduna, Sokoto
Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have sustained their operational momentum across the Joint Operations Area, rescuing a kidnapped victim in Kaduna State and foiling a terrorist attack in Sokoto State.
Religion
NCDPA Commends Uba Sani, Raises Alarm Over Banditry, Poor Roads, Pension Arrears In Kaduna
The National Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) Kaduna Chapter, has commended Governor Uba Sani for restoring peace and inclusiveness in Kaduna State, while urging his administration to urgently address rising bandit attacks, poor road infrastructure and irregular payment of pensions.
Security & Crime
Randagi Community Seeks Probe Into Alleged Killings at Birnin Gwari Mining Site
Residents of Randagi Community in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to the Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Army Staff to order a thorough investigation into the recent violence at an artisanal gold mining site in the area.
The appeal followed an incident in which three persons were allegedly killed, while ten others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Security & Crime
Kauru CDAs Forum Condemns Naridon Massacre, Demands Urgent Government Action
Kauru Local Government Community Development Associations' Forum (CDAs Forum) has strongly condemned the killing of about 30 residents of Naridon community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the attack as a barbaric act that requires immediate government intervention.
Opinion
WHY GOVERNOR UBA SANI DESERVES A SECOND TERM: RESTORING DIGNITY, STABILITY, AND CONFIDENCE TO KADUNA STATE'S WORKFORCE
am not a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), nor am I deeply involved in partisan politics
My opinion is that of a journalist, analyst, and resident of Kaduna State who has closely observed the state's political landscape over the years.
Every administration should be assessed on the basis of its policies, actions, and their impact on the lives of the people. While Governor Uba Sani's administration has recorded
Economy
Kaduna seeks greater investment in youths to unlock demographic dividend
The Kaduna State Government has called for greater investment in young people, describing them as the key to unlocking the state's demographic and economic potential.
Politics
Gov. Uba Sani appoints strategic Aides, inaugurates new boards to boost governance in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has approved a fresh round of appointments into key advisory positions and the boards of strategic government institutions as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and accelerate the implementation of his administration's transformative agenda.
Investigations
AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR UBA SANI, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE, ON THE MARGINALIZATION OF SOME JOURNALISTS IN KADUNA STATE Your Excellency,
AN OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR UBA SANI, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE, ON THE MARGINALIZATION OF SOME JOURNALISTS IN KADUNA STATE
Your Excellency,
Northern Nigeria
Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Urge States to Redeem ₦1bn Monthly Pledges
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors' Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called on the 19 Northern state governments to promptly fulfill their financial commitments to the newly established Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, describing insecurity as the greatest threat to the region's peace, development and prosperity.
Northern Nigeria
ACF Crisis Deepens as Faction Warns Banks Against Tampering with ₦3.88 Billion Funds
A fresh twist has emerged in the leadership crisis rocking the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), as one faction has warned banks and other financial institutions against any unauthorized dealings with the organisation's estimated ₦3.88 billion funds.
Northern Nigeria
APUA Condemns Alleged Ethnic Profiling of Northerners, Calls for Federal Intervention
The Arewa People's Unity Association (APUA) has condemned what it described as the ethnic profiling and intimidation of Northerners residing in parts of Southern Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to intervene urgently to prevent further tension.
Security & Crime
JNI Condemns Mob Killing of Woman in Kaduna, Demands Justice
The Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has strongly condemned the gruesome mob killing of a woman, Ummulkhair, in Mararaban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the incident as barbaric, ungodly and a dangerous manifestation of the growing culture of jungle justice in the country.
Security & Crime
NDLEA Seizes Over 12.7 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 1,107 Suspects in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 12,724.652 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances, alongside the arrest of 1,107 suspects for various drug-related offences between June 2025 and June 2026.
Security & Crime
Police Condemn Mob Killing of Woman Over Alleged Child Theft
The Kaduna State Police Command has strongly condemned the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State over allegations of child theft.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 21, 2026, when the woman was accused of stealing a child.
Politics
Why I support Austin Orette as a Catholic Priest, Canon Lawyer 1 - Rev. Fr. Benedict Ferife
Nigeria stands today at one of the most decisive moments in her history. Ours is a nation richly blessed by God with human and natural resources, yet deeply wounded by decades of poor leadership, institutional decay, intellectual laziness, corruption, tribal suspicion, and moral confusion. The tragedy of Nigeria is not merely economic; it is fundamentally philosophical, moral, and spiritual. Therefore, the healing Nigeria requires cannot come only from politicians seeking power, but from leaders
