In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Maria Dogo, PDP alleged that the abduction of Auta’s wife—a prominent party chieftain and outspoken critic of the Senator Uba Sani-led All Progressives Congress, APC administration, was allegedly facilitated by operatives of the Nigerian Police. Recall that Auta had been invited by the Department of State […]
According to the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, the operation was carried out between June 9 and 13 respectively in multiple raids on black spots and criminal hideouts in parts of the state. In a statement issued by Hassan, he said the operation, ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, was […]
The National Union of Electricity Employees of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company Branch has suspended its indefinite strike that led to a prolonged power outage in Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi states.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded the immediate and unconditional reinstatement of nearly 900 workers recently dismissed by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDC.
At least 35 people have died in a road accident that occurred near Samunaka in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The victims, who were Muslims travelling to celebrate Maulud, were said to be on board a J5 bus that collided head-on with an articulated vehicle. One of the organizers of the Maulud celebration, […]
The family of Kogi journalist, Mohammed Bashir, and nine others kidnapped two weeks ago in a Kaduna suburb have regained their freedom. The journalist confirmed this in a statement giving no details on how the victims were released and whether any ransom was paid to secure their freedom. Recall that Bashir’s wife, Aminat Shana, his […]
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, Usman Hayatu-Mazadu, addressing newsmen last night, stated that the state government had taken measures to mitigate the impact of the flood, including desilting drainage systems and conducting sensitisation campaigns. Mazadu noted that despite predictions and warnings, some residents refused to relocate, leading to the destruction […]
The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, in a statement in Kaduna, said the operation was conducted in the general areas of Sabon Birni, Dogon Dawa, Maidaro, Ngede Alpha, and Rafin Kaji on Sunday. He said during the operation, troops made contact with terrorist elements, leading to a firefight that resulted […]
Reports say the young boy was killed on Tuesday when the troops of the Nigerian army stormed the Samaru community in Zaria to despers the protesters. The security operatives were enforcing a curfew earlier imposed on the ancient city by the Kaduna State Government. Confirming the incident, the NA in a statement issued last night […]
The defected members expressed their commitment to supporting the party in winning the October 19 local government elections in the state. Among the defectors were a former State House of Assembly candidate for Makera Constituency, women and youth leaders in Kaduna-South Local Government, who were received by the Local Government Party Chairman, Ibrahim Soso, and […]