By-election: ADC tests popularity as 17 parties, 637 candidates battle for 68 seats
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently chosen by a coalition of opposition leaders who are determined to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, has expressed confidence in winning several seats in today’s nationwide by-elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting polls in 16 constituencies across 12 states. Among the seats to […]
Aisha Yesufu opposes Peter Obi as running mate
Bashir El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, surprised many Nigerians when he publicly showed his love for Peter Obi on social media. He used to criticize Obi a lot in the past. But on Wednesday, July 2, Bashir posted a photo showing Obi and his father at the Coalition meeting, which […]
I’m sorry. I was naive to have criticized you – El-Rufai’s son apologises to Goodluck Jonathan
Bello El-Rufai, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from Kaduna North, has publicly apologized to former President Goodluck Jonathan. He admitted that he was wrong to criticize Jonathan when he was leading the country. Bello is the son of Nasir El-Rufai, who used to be the governor of Kaduna State. He said he didn’t […]
DSS Boss Ajayi Builds Islamic School In Kaduna, Named After Bola Tinubu
A new Islamic study centre named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was opened on Saturday in Danbushiya, Kaduna State. The school, called DARUL ILM, was built and given by Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the head of the Department of State Services (DSS), with help from his friends. Many important people came to the opening, including the […]
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 […]
Kaduna police disown and arrest man threatening reprisal attacks over killings of hunters in Edo
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a man named Hadaina Hussaini, also known as Dan-taki, for pretending to be a police officer and threatening to attack people from Uromi, Edo State. Hadaina went viral on social media after making dangerous comments following the killing of sixteen hunters in Uromi last month. In his video, […]
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 […]