The Kaduna State Government has indicated its intention to file an appeal against the Monday’s decision of the state’s High Court which granted permission to the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, to…
Haba! Men want to finish women in Nigerian politics-Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian politics is hell for the Nigerian woman. Every Nigerian lady who has taken the plunge into the murky waters of partisan politics has very sordid tales to tell. A good number of women have tried to walk tall alongside…
You have no right to license preachers, court tells Kaduna govt (Punch)
A Kaduna State High Court on Wednesday ruled that the state had no right to screen and issue licences to preachers in the state. But Justice Hajaratu Gwadah ruled that the state government had the right to regulate religious activities…
We give special treatment to our victims because they are whites – Kidnap suspect (Punch)
Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team have arrested two members of a kidnap gang operating in Kaduna State. The suspects, Abdulmimini Adamu and Usman Abdulahi, were said to have been involved in the kidnapping of four expatriates…
Police arrest 12 Shi’ites for alleged unlawful procession in Kaduna (Guardian)
The Kaduna State Police Command, said it had arrested no fewer than 12 members of the Shi’a Islamic Movement in Nigeria, for allegedly staging unlawful procession in Kaduna. The Command Public Public Relation Officer, DSP Yakubu Sabo told the News…
Police arrest 93 kidnap, robbery suspects in Kaduna, others (Guardian)
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 93 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in the last two weeks during operations in Kaduna, Niger and Katsina states. Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, who made the disclosure at Katari village along Kaduna-Abuja highway…
Kaduna government imposes 24-hour curfew amidst violence (Guardian)
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Friday announced a 24-hour curfew in Kajuru Local Government Area by the state. “The dusk to dawn curfew that has been in place in Kajuru LGA has been extended to 24-hours in the entire…
Kaduna CAN, ACF urge support for move against kidnappers, others (Guardian)
Members of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State have urged Nigerians to practically support the fight against the insecurity in the country. In their separate Easter messages, the Arewa leaders and…
Catholic priest abductors yet to demand ransom – Church (Punch)
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has said that the abductors of the Parish Priest of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ankwa Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev. Fr. John Shekwolo, have yet to make contact with the church for…
El-Rufai reacts to accident rumour, says claims are false (Nation)
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has reacted to the rumour that he was involved in an accident. The Governor who attributed the rumour to the opposition party members said, neither was he in coma, nor his driver dead as…