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FG shuts down illegal mining site in Kaduna

The Nigerian government has successfully dismantled an illegal mining operation in Damau, located in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation, executed by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, was carried out without any conflict, relying on intelligence gathering and effective community engagement to address the ongoing issue. The mining site, rich […]

EFCC arrests Kaduna-based content creator for Naira abuse

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a content creator from Kaduna, Muhammed Kabir Sa’ad, for allegedly misusing Naira notes. EFCC made this announcement on Monday in an official statement. The Commission stated that Sa’ad posted a video on his TikTok and Instagram account, @youngcee0066, in which he was seen throwing Naira notes […]

Suspected gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna

In the early hours of Thursday, some unknown gunmen kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, in Kurmin Risga, a community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest was taken from his house at St. Gerald Quasi Parish around 12:15 a.m. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the incident through its […]

This is the worst federal government in Nigerian history – El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He called it the “worst and most corrupt” federal government in Nigeria’s history. Speaking to journalists in Katsina State on Monday, April 14, El-Rufai said the current government is the most intolerant since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999. He also accused […]

Army troops arrest killers of Rev father in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has captured the people responsible for the murder of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was kidnapped and killed in Kaduna State. According to Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the Media Information Officer for Operation Safe Haven, the army carried out a raid on March 25, 2025, at a hideout in Ruga settlement, Warsa-Piti […]

I consulted Buhari before leaving APC and he gave his blessings – El-Rufai

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has explained that he consulted former President Muhammadu Buhari before leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Social Democratic Party (SDP). On Monday, el-Rufai officially announced his defection to the SDP and encouraged his supporters and other Nigerians to join him in the party. Speaking in an interview […]

Our values no longer align — El-Rufai confirms leaving APC for SDP

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This decision follows months of speculation about his next political move. El-Rufai, who was also a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced his resignation from APC on March 10, 2025. He […]

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai And General Tukur Buratai Visit President Buhari In Kaduna

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna on Friday. The visit took place at Buhari’s home, where the three leaders spent time together. However, details of their discussion were not disclosed. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s […]

Seyi Tinubu and Minister Ayodele Olawande Visit Former President Buhari in Kaduna

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna on Tuesday. The reason for their visit was not officially stated, but such meetings often involve discussions on national matters, governance, and youth development. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 […]