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We can’t vacate the North – Ndigbo vow
Leaders of the Igbo living in the nineteen Northern states vowed on Tuesday to ignore the October 1 quit notice given to Igbos by Northern youth. President-General of Igbo traditional…
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I will announce my intention for a second term myself, not through my appointees – El-Rufai
by Azeez Adeniyi Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said he will inform the electorate of his intention to run for a second term in office at the right time,…
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Police denies arresting Audu Maikori
by Azeez Adeniyi The Police on Sunday said it was not responsible for the arrest of Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori, Premium Times has reported. Spokesperson of the Kaduna Police…
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El-Rufai, we hear you, but this explanation is too little too late
Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was at Social Media Week on Thursday and in a panel session, he spoke extensively on the Audu Maikori/Southern Kaduna killings issue. We would…
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Osinbajo summons IGP over kidnap of German professor
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over the kidnap of two German archaeologists, Prof. Peter Breunig and Johannes Behringer in Kadarko Local Government…
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Analysis: What is the fate of the PDP under Ali Modu Sheriff?
by Mark Amaza The leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) was laid to rest last week when the Court of Appeal ruled that former Borno State Governor, Ali…
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#FreeAudu: Governor El-Rufai needs to bring charges against Audu Maikori, for his own sake
The reactions to the arrest of Chocolate City Entertainment boss, Audu Maikori have spiralled since Nigerians woke up to the news. We reported late Friday night that Maikori had been…
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YNaija Says: These reports of Audu Maikori’s arrest had better not be true
We have just got hold of very disturbing news of Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori's arrest. The National Human rights Commission reports that he was picked up by the Nigeria Police…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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El-Rufai angry as foundation of military base in Southern Kaduna is destroyed
Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has expressed anger at the destruction of the foundation of structure of the proposed Nigerian Army Battalion in Southern Kaduna. In a statement by his…
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Where is Namadi Sambo?
Namadi Sambo has never been the typical always-on-the-scene-type of Nigerian politician. It is a fact that not many Nigerians can lay claims to knowing much about him until he was…
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Kaduna govt restores 24-hour curfew in Zangon-Kataf LG
The Kaduna State government on Tuesday restored the 24-hour curfew in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement, this follows an attack on the market in…
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Kafanchan attack: “We must defeat hate with love” – El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai has called for calm among residents of the state. The governor made the statement when he visited Kafanchan, Southern Kaduna where some persons were killed…
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Dr. Peregrino Brimah: El-Rufai, tell the terrorists I am Fulani too and give them this money
by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria has a problem: Kaduna. There is an administrator in Kaduna who is very very dangerous. He is a textbook definition of an ethnic bigot, a tribalist and…
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Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack our leaders – APC
The All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State has alleged that suspended senator, Shehu Sani sent thugs to attack executive members of the party at the APC secretariat. Acting State Secretary…
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Backstory: Shehu Sani and the APC debacle has been a long time coming
Yesterday, Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central in the upper legislative chamber was suspended indefinitely from the All Progressive Congress (APC). The suspension was announced in a letter to the…
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Insecurity: El-Rufai to purchase drones to tackle herdsmen attack
Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai has said the state will purchase drones to tackle insecurity. The governor said provisions for the purchase of the gadgets was already provided in…
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Herdsmen attacks: Declare state of emergency in Kaduna, Senate tells FG
The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to declare a security emergency in Kaduna following consistent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen. In a motion sponsored by Senator Danjuma La’ah,…
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How ex-gov Yero spent N2.1bn on sweets, juice in 2014 – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mohammed Abdullahi has alleged that former governor of the state, Mukthar Ramalan Yero spent over N2.1bn on sweets, juice and chocolates to…
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$550 million, N2.23 billion… | 5 numbers that mattered this week
$550 million - What former billionaire and entrepreneur, Femi Otedola is now worth after his company, Forte Oil's share prices dropped to a one-year low of N142, according to Forbes.…
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We did not ban Shi’ites, says Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it did not ban the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi'ites in the State. The government spokesman, Samuel Aruwan said this at…
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Just In: Killer herdsmen take over chiefdom in Kaduna
Some killer herdsmen have taken over a chiefdom in Kaduna State after killing scores of people, Leadership reports. According to the newspaper, the attack on godogodo kingdom in Jema'a local…
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BREAKING: Kaduna govt declares Shi’ites group unlawful
The Kaduna State government on Friday declared the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shi'ites led by detained Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky as an unlawful group. In a satement by…
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Another earth tremor disrupts daily activities in Kaduna community
Another earth tremor on Tuesday took place at Kwoi community in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the tremor was accompanied by heavy vibration, forcing many…
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Kaduna govt warns parents to immunise children against polio or face prosecution
The Kaduna State Government has said parents who fail to allow their children below the ages of five to be immunised will face prosecution. In a statement by the Special Assistant to…
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El-Rufai launches TSA operations manual
Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai has launched the Treasury Single Account, TSA, Operations Manual. In a statement released on Thursday in Kaduna by his spokesperson Samuel Aruwan, the manual records…
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El Rufai sacks Kaduna South LGA chairman
Kaduna state governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sacked the chairman of the interim management committee of Kaduna south local government, Yahaya Shinko. Special assistant to El-Rufai on media and publicity, Samuel Aruwan…
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Herdsmen kill RCCG pastor in Kaduna
A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God was killed on Sunday night by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in Kaduna. The pastor, Luka Ubangari of Shawa village, near Godogodo, in…
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Police recover 2,151 animals, arms from cattle rustlers in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has recovered 2,151 animals from rustlers from 10 vulnerable local government areas, a report revealed. This was disclosed in a report of the command's activities…
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Armed herdsmen kill 6 in Kaduna village again
Suspected armed herdsmen on Saturday killed six farmers in Godogodo village, Jema’a Local Government Area, LGA, in Southern part of Kaduna State, Vanguard reported. Recall that a group of suspected herdsmen…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy