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January 28, 2016

Governor El-Rufai suspends monarch over ‘1.5kg of marijuana’

Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that Danladi Ibrahim, Village Head of Goma in Gimi District of Danga Local Government Area, has been suspended. The traditional ruler was arrested by the State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on allegation of the possession of 1.5kg of... Read More
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January 20, 2016

Why NNPC shut down Kaduna, Port Harcourt refineries

by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, on Wednesday, announced that it had shut down the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries, due to challenges incurred from the recent attacks on crude oil pipelines. This was contained in a statement signed by the Group General Manager, Public affairs Division, NNPC, Mr. Ohi Alegbe. The statement... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Governor El-Rufai begins feeding of school children (PHOTOS)

In line with his promise during the campaign that led up to the governorship election of 2015 in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched the School Feeding Program in Public Primary Schools. El-Rufai kicked off the programme  on Monday, January 18 at the LGEA Primary School Aliyu Makama Barnawa-Kaduna, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Kaduna State.... Read More
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January 17, 2016

Shi’ite sect to shun Zaria massacre panel, unless these conditions are met

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has issued conditions that must be met before it can appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government to look into the clash with the Nigerian Army in December 2015. The Shi’ite sect in Nigeria says its leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, must be released unconditionally... Read More
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January 13, 2016

Shehu Sani’s suspension causes confusion in APC [DETAILS]

The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the suspension of Senator Shehu Sani from the party, stands. On Monday, the National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the party, Inuwa Abdulkadir inferred that the suspension of Sani was invalid. But during a press conference on Wednesday, the spokesman of Kaduna APC, Salisu Tanko Wusono said: “The... Read More
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December 27, 2015

7 Boko Haram bomb experts arrested in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has arrested 7 suspected Boko Haram bomb-making specialists. The 7 insurgents, who were arrested in Kaduna state and surroundings, are said to have been present in the state, to carry out attacks using Improvised Explosives Devices (IED). The insurgents were rounded up by the army ‘after painstaking surveillance and proactive intelligence operations... Read More
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December 24, 2015

Shiite Muslims in Kano mourn victims of Zaria massacre (PHOTOS)

Thousands of Shiite Muslims in Kano, hit the streets on Thursday, December 24, for the annual Maulud Nabiy procession and also to mourn the death of their members in Zaria.Army. Led by Mallam Sanusi Abdulkadir, the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria,  comprising of women, children and men, clad in black attires, marched through the city... Read More
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December 16, 2015

Shiite Killings: Another disturbing photo of El-Zakzaky emerges as Britain reacts

Another photo, depicting a battered leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has surfaced on Wednesday, on social media. In the new photo, El-Zakzaky is wounded and bandaged while being moved in a wheelbarrow, and while no other face appears in the photos, boots of Nigerian troops can be seen. The picture... Read More
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December 14, 2015

This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

In the wake of overwhelming criticism over the killing of several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the nation’s Army attempt to justify its action. In the statement released on Sunday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the fact that the Shiite Muslims drew arms against the Chief of Army Staff’s convoy was not reaffirmed... Read More
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El Rufai claims that a former minister tried to return N50bn through him | YNaija.com
November 28, 2015

SGF says El-Rufai lied… about what GEJ spent on Independence celebrations

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has, in so many words, described the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar. The governor of Kaduna state, El Rufai had earlier claimed that the previous administration led by Goodluck Jonathan, spent up to N64 billion for Independence celebrations between 2011... Read More
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November 24, 2015

2face Idibia honoured with chieftancy title in Kaduna (PHOTOS)

2face Idibia has been honoured with the chieftaincy title- Tafidan Kudendan of Kudendan in Kaduna. The title, which translates as Ambassador of Peace, was given to 2face by His Royal Highness Galadima of Kudendan Chiefdom. The legendary singer is being honoured for his role in the Vote Not Fight campaign which he spearheaded during the last... Read More
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October 19, 2015

‘The North is not united’ | 13 factors responsible for existence of Boko Haram – Shehu Sani

Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has identified 13 factors responsible for the insurgency of Boko Haram in the North-East. Sani stated the 13 factors on Sunday, while receiving a delegation of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), in Kaduna. They are; Religion has been manipulated The first and very strong factor has to do with manipulation of religion.... Read More
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August 6, 2015

The exemplary El-Rufai allegedly ordered banks to close government accounts

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai has directed banks handling the state government accounts to  close them and remit the deposits to the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN). El-Rufai explained that the decision was being taken ahead of the commencement of the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework by September 1. This was disclosed... Read More
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July 17, 2015

A Senator thought it would be a good idea to spend N15 million on camels

Senator Shehu Sani shared Sallah camels to his constituents yesterday. Taking two leaves from Governor Fayose’s book, he blessed his constituents with the four-legged stomach infrastructure and also made a dramatic entrance. Sani, an All Progressives Congress member, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District, shared the “good deed” on his Twitter page And he would also take the... Read More
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July 4, 2015

“Be prepared to crush those miscreants” | Army Chief gives marching orders to new officers

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Kenneth Minimah, has charged new officers of the Army, to be prepared to destroy the insurgents of Islamic terrorists sect, Boko Haram. On Saturday, during the passing out parade of Direct Short Service Commission Course 22/2015, held at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna, Minimah vowed that... Read More
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June 18, 2015

Buhari makes first visit to hometown since becoming President (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari is presently in his hometown of Daura, in Katsina state. Buhari, who flew in from Kaduna, is making his first visit to Daura since his inauguration as President on May 29. He was accompanied by Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and upon arrival, was received by Governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari and Emir of Katsina, His highness... Read More
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