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Kaduna killings: Osinbajo orders deployment of more troops
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the deployment of more troops to Kaduna state to solve the security challenges in the region. This comes after reports of communal clashes, resulting…
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Police confirm 33 dead in Fulani, villagers clash in Kaduna
The Nigerian Police Wednesday said that calm has been restored to villages in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where 33 people died in clashes between villagers and Fulani.…
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37 people reportedly killed in Kaduna clash between farmers, herdsmen
About 37 people were reportedly killed in a violent clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru local government, Kaduna State, TheCable reports. According to the report, the conflict began when…
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Whistleblower in trouble for giving false information over former VP Sambo’s residence
A High Court in Kaduna has ordered the remand of the whistleblower who is claimed to have given false information that led to the raid on the Kaduna residence of…
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Gunmen kidnap NHIS auditor in Kaduna
Unknown gunmen on Saturday abducted the External Auditor of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Zakari Sada, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. Sada was reportedly kidnapped with his driver. This comes three…
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Senator Shehu Sani walks out on El-Rufai to protest invitation to EFCC event
Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central), has walked out of an event in Kaduna to protest the attendance of Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The event held Thursday was the launching of the…
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JUST IN: Court strikes out Shi’ites suit against army
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has reportedly struck out a suit of the violation of human rights filed by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, known as Shi'ites against the…
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Dangote truck crushes 2 in Kaduna
A motorcyclist and a passenger were crushedto death by a Dangote company truck on Saturday in Kaduna, PremiumTimes reports. According to the online news portal, the accident occurred at about…
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‘Security operatives search Sambo’s Kaduna residence’
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday stormed the Kaduna residence of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, TheCable reports. According to the online news…
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TBoss and Kemen make-up, Saraki in Mecca, the 5-months-pregnant runner | See our top 10 photos from last week
From the latest competition to the consultative week that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo had and the Queen's (alleged) cheeky hint at her stance on Brexit, see our top 10 photos…
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Kaduna Declaration: Yerima replies Falana, says he has the support of Northern elders
The Co-Convener of the Coalition of Northern Groups and leader of Arewa Consultative Youth Forum, Shettima Yerima, has challenged human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to go to his hometown and…
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Suspend your presidential ambition | Shehu Sani tells El-Rufai
Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has said governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, like many others who claim to be loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari are opportunists. In a…
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[The Presidential Blog] What Minister Amaechi was actually doing when he insulted Wike this morning (PHOTOS)
The long running battle between Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and his successor as Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike is getting tiring. There's only so much anyone can find funny when…
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Anti-Igbo threat: No Igbo has been killed in Kaduna – El-Rufai
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has debunked reports that Igbos relocating to the South East were ambushed and killed in the state. An audio of a supposed witness to the…
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Army arrests wanted Kaduna bandit, kidnapper
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a notorious and wanted leader, Sani Ibrahim, aka 'Burtu' by troops from the 1 Division in Kaduna State. Burtu was apprehended along…
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Should the presidency call Ango Abdullahi to order?
by Alex O. Onukwue The duty of the President and the Executive, by extension, is to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Nigeria. But, no, this…
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Why the media needs to choose its words on the Kaduna declaration
by Alex O.Onukwue The news of the week has largely revolved around the declaration by some youth groups in Kaduna State which asked all Igbos to leave. The tension…
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Ango Abdullahi is not new to making polarizing statements | 5 odd things he has said in the past
by Alex O. Onukwue Nigerians are at a loss as to how to react to the statements attributed to Prof Ango Abdullahi, which appear to support the declaration by…
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Nigerian actress who escaped from prison rearrested
Nigerian actress, Rabi Ismail, who escaped from prison about six years ago, after death sentence was passed on her has been recaptured. Ismail escaped from lawful custody in Hadejia Prison…
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Nigeria is not a democratic state – Balarabe Musa
Former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarebe Musa, has observed that from 1999 to date, Nigeria is still experiencing military rule. “All that Nigerians have experienced from 1999…
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El-Rufai lifts curfew on Southern Kaduna
by Azeez Adeniyi Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has lifted curfew on two LGAs in the Southern part of the State. The two Local Government Areas are Jema’a and…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani hosts Big Brother Naija housemate
Just when we thought he had gone under, Big Brother Naija housemate, Bally resurfaced in the most unanticipated manner. At a time when a number of the other housemates have…
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Police open fire on Shi’ites protesters in Kaduna
The Police on Tuesday in Kaduna opened fire at members of the Islamic Movement in Kaduna during a peaceful protest to demand the release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, Daily Trust reports.…
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APC may lose Kaduna in 2019 because of El-Rufai’s policies – Shehu Sani
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani says the All Progressives Congress may lose the 2019 governorship election in the state if Nasir El-Rufai continues with his…
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You have been hypnotised if you believe El-Rufai earns less than N500,000 monthly – Shehu Sani
by Dolapo Adelana The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has faulted the security vote earnings released by his home governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement Thursday Sani called on…
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Provide monthly details of security vote, Reps tell El-Rufai
by Dolapo Adelana Spokesperson of the house of representatives, Abdulrazak Namdas, has said Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai, is yet to publish his security votes. This is coming after the governor took…
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Air Force loses 3 personnel to road accident in Kaduna
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said three of its personnel has died in a road accident along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. In a statement on Tuesday, the NAF…
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We must bring an end to violence and bigotry in Kaduna – El-Rufai
by Dolapo Adelana Governor of Kaduna Nasir El Rufai has vowed that his government will “never watch violence entrepreneurs who are enemies of humanity promote conflict and walk around free”…
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“I am too old to be governor” | El-Rufai says he should have been governor in his 40s (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai Wednesday said he's too old to be governor. The governor said this Wednesday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme. El-Rufai, who…
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Opinion: Why is HRH Dr Ishaku Sabo Damina of B’gwan Kurmi being persecuted by El Rufai?
by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Indeed, the Akurmi nation is still in a state of wonder at the systemic victimisation of our peace-loving Chief, HRH Dr Ishaku Sabo Damina JP, B’gwan Kurmi,…
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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