Tag: #Kaduna
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ADC YOUTH FORUM ENDORSES SHUAIBU IDRIS FOR KADUNA GOVERNORSHIP RACE
The Kaduna State chapter of the ADC Youth Consultative Forum has endorsed Shuaibu Idris, popularly known as Mikatai, for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. The group said the endorsement followed consultations and an assessment of Kaduna’s political and leadership needs ahead of the election cycle. According to the forum, the decision was based on Idris’…
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NDA DISMISSES VIRAL CADET SANCTIONS REPORTS AS UNAUTHORISED
Kaduna — The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has distanced itself from viral reports detailing sanctions against some cadets, describing the publications as unauthorised. The academy clarified that disciplinary actions followed routine Commandant’s Orders—a standard military process for handling infractions. While confirming that some cadets were dismissed or withdrawn after being found guilty, NDA stressed it…
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ARMY BUILDS CLASSROOMS IN KADUNA, SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SECURITY
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at LEA Primary School in Rigachikun, Kaduna—linking education directly to national security. At the event, the GOC 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase (represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Opurum), said lasting peace goes beyond military force and depends on human development, trust, and empowering young people. “Investing in…
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16 MONTHS IN DARKNESS: KADUNA COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER POWER OUTAGE
Residents of Bogodo and Janruwa in Chikun LGA, Kaduna, say they’ve been living without electricity for 16 months, blaming faulty transformers and delayed response from authorities. With a population of about 4,000, locals say the prolonged blackout has crippled small businesses, from barbing salons to drink shops, and slashed daily incomes. “We’ve tried fixing the…
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PVC PUSH: SOUTHERN KADUNA DECLARES ‘REGISTRATION EMERGENCY’ AHEAD OF 2027
Stakeholders under the Forum of Southern Kaduna CDAs have declared a “state of emergency” on voter registration, warning that low turnout in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) could weaken the zone’s political influence. Chairman, Dr Samuel Achie, raised the concern at a major meeting in Kachia, urging leaders across 54 ethnic groups to ramp…
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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…
