Tag: #Kaduna
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ABYSSINIA BATTALION WINS NDA COMBAT SWIMMING SHOWDOWN
It was endurance, discipline, and teamwork on display as NDA cadets battled it out in a high-intensity combat swimming competition. Abyssinia Battalion has emerged overall winner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) inter-battalion combat swimming competition for 73 Regular Course Army cadets. The event, held at the NDA swimming pool in Afaka, Kaduna, tested cadets…
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KASU FACELIFT SIGNALS BIGGER EDUCATION PLAY IN KADUNA
It’s more than fresh paint—Kaduna’s campus upgrade could be the start of a wider education reset. The Chairman of Jema’a LGA, Peter Tanko, has again spotlighted Governor Uba Sani’s push on education after inspecting major upgrades at Kaduna State University, Kafanchan campus. Yes, there are new hostels, a revamped library and improved learning spaces but…
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KADUNA PAYS ₦2.85BN COMPENSATION FOR ROAD PROJECTS
Kaduna says development must not hurt citizens and backs it up with billions paid to communities affected by road construction. The Kaduna State Government has disbursed ₦2.85 billion as compensation to residents impacted by ongoing road projects across the state. The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, said the payments reflect…
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TRAINING AGRO-DEALERS TO BOOST 100,000 MAIZE & SOYBEAN FARMERS
Hook: A major push to strengthen Nigeria’s food security is underway as agro-dealers get hands-on training to better support thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sasakawa Africa Association has kicked off a major training programme for agro-dealers in Kaduna State and Niger State, targeting improved support for 100,000 maize and soybean farmers across both states. Consultant…
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ARMY GOC OPENS 2026 OPERATIONS PLANNING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS IN KADUNA
1 Division pushes sharper strategy and inter-agency coordination to tackle North-West security challenges. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has flagged off the 2026 Operations Planning Cadre, aimed at strengthening the planning and decision-making skills of Nigerian Army officers. Speaking at the opening in Kaduna, Wase—also Commander of Sector 1, Operation…
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FG ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED SECURITY, URGES UNITY AND CALM
The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to secure all parts of the country following recent security incidents, while urging Nigerians to stay calm and united. The Mohammed Idris has assured citizens that the Federal Government is working “round the clock” to improve security across Nigeria, following recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State.…
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ARMY DRILL IN KADUNA: RESIDENTS URGED NOT TO PANIC OVER GUNSHOTS
Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunfire—it’s just a military exercise. The Nigerian Army, through its 1 Division Headquarters, has announced a shooting exercise in Kaduna scheduled for March 23–27 at the Nigerian Air Force Base range in Mando. According to spokesman Ajemusu Jingina, the drill is aimed at sharpening soldiers’ marksmanship and testing weapon…
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82 KURMIN WALI WORSHIPPERS FREED, KADUNA PROMISES OTHERS WILL FOLLOW
Relief and hope as abducted church members regain freedom, but the rescue mission isn’t over yet. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has confirmed the release of 82 worshippers kidnapped during the January 18 attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru LGA — calling it a major boost to ongoing security operations in the state. The…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 26 KIDNAP VICTIMS, FOILS TERROR ATTACKS
Troops strike back, restore safety in North-West and North-Central Nigeria. The Nigerian Army has rescued 26 kidnapped victims and disrupted multiple terror plots across the North-West and North-Central in the past 24 hours. A military source told NAN that in Kaduna, seven abducted persons were freed in Kajuru LGA after troops engaged kidnappers, neutralising one…
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POLICE CLARIFY KADUNA ABDUCTION COMMENTS, CONFIRM INCIDENT UNDER INVESTIGATION
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Kaduna State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Muhammadu Rabiu, was not denying the reported abduction of church worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru LGA, but speaking cautiously pending verification. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, NPF spokesperson, said initial conflicting reports prompted measured comments to avoid panic. Subsequent checks confirmed the attack, and…
