The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna state has said that the governorship of the state is “not for idle bloggers who think that decades of scavenging off the woes of people qualifies them for leadership.” The party was reacting to declaration by Senator Shehu Sani who, while declaring his interest to run for…
Seven people were killed while over 20 others were reportedly abducted in multiple attacks on three communities in Kaduna state. The commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed the killings in a statement on Sunday. His statement was however silent on the reported abduction of over 20 people in Anguwan Zallah- Udawa,…
Two of the remaining three abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, have been released after spending about six months in captivity. Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Joseph Hayab disclosed this on Sunday in Kaduna. He added that one student is still being held…
Two soliders have been reportedly killed in an attack by bandits at a military base in Kutungare village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Two of the soldiers were said to have sustained serious injuries while three villagers were abducted by the hoodlums. Sources in the community said the attack took place at about…
The chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Hassan Hyat has accused Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly implementing policies aimed at punishing and impoverishing the masses. In a New year message on Friday in Kaduna, titled: “2022: A Year of Great Awakening and Liberation”, Hyat said, “never…
The Sum Pyem of Gindiri, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state, Dr. Charles Mato, has regained his freedom after four days in captivity by kidnappers. Spokesman of the Plateau state police command, Gabriel Ubah, confirmed his release on Friday in Jos, the state capital. According to him, Mato was released Friday morning unhurt and…
