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Days of reckoning: How El Rufai’s controversial legacy is catching up with him

Nasir El Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State and ex minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is facing intense scrutiny as corruption probes and public backlash put his record in office under a harsh spotlight. Once seen by many as a tough reformer, he is now battling allegations of financial mismanagement, human rights abuses and divisive politics from his years in power. Investigations ordered by his successor, Governor Uba Sani, and followed up by anti graft agencies have reportedly uncovered huge debt overhangs, controversial loan deals and contracts said to have been paid for but not executed. A Kaduna State House of Assembly ad hoc committee recommended his prosecution, accusing his administration of abuse of office, inflated contracts, money laundering and diversion of public funds. Critics also point to El Rufai’s long record of polarising decisions and statements, including mass […]

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Insecurity keeps us sleepless — Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism, banditry

President Bola Tinubu says rising insecurity across Nigeria is keeping his administration awake at night, vowing to intensify efforts to strengthen security and defeat terrorism and banditry. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the unveiling of the Renewed Hope Development Plan, Tinubu admitted that insecurity remains a major obstacle to national development and promised renewed action to tackle it. “I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen our security to defeat terrorism. That I promise you,” he said, adding that the situation has kept him and other leaders “sleepless at night.” Tinubu assured Nigerians that his government would not relent until violent attacks and criminal activities are brought under control, warning that insecurity is also a serious drag on the country’s economic ambitions. He described terrorism and banditry as alien to Nigeria’s culture and pledged to find […]

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Tinubu meets Kaduna governor Uba Sani at State House

President Bola Tinubu on Friday received Kaduna State governor Uba Sani at the State House in Abuja.​ The meeting was part of ongoing consultations between the Presidency and state governments aimed at strengthening cooperation on national development priorities.​ Although details of their closed door discussions were not made public, the talks were believed to focus on governance, security and socio economic development in Kaduna State.​ The visit underscored the continuing engagement between the Federal Government and state leaders to tackle key challenges and improve citizens’ welfare.

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Kaduna Tertiary Institution Workers Suspend Month-Long Strike

Striking workers at Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions have suspended their month-long industrial action after Governor Uba Sani approved a new salary structure. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the governor and the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTIKS), facilitated by the state's chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The key outcome is the approval and immediate implementation of 70% of the 2024 CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure for both academic and non-academic staff. The government also approved a 65-year retirement age for staff. The unions, which began the strike on September 30th, have expressed appreciation for the governor's "listening leadership" and commitment to workers' welfare. With this development, academic activities are expected to resume in the affected institutions.

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Kaduna Gov Sani vows not to borrow for projects, pledges completion

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has assured residents that his administration will not borrow or incur debts to fund projects, even as he pledged to complete several abandoned projects inherited from past governments. Speaking at the groundbreaking of a 16.5-kilometre asphalt road linking Kayarda Tasha, Kayarda Gari, Unguwan Sarki, Maskawa, and Dan Alhaji in Lere Local Government, the governor said the project, handled by a reputable construction company, would be the first of its kind in the area. “This kind of project is unprecedented in Lere Local Government,” Sani said, adding that his government was prioritising infrastructure without resorting to borrowing. He also listed completed and ongoing projects in the council area, including the Rewa Bridge and Marjeri Bridge, while assuring that the Tudai Bridge would be delivered in two months. The governor further disclosed interventions to restore electricity in […]

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Kidnapped Kaduna councillor regains freedom after 4 days

A councillor representing Gwantu Ward in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, David Ali, has been released after spending four days in the custody of kidnappers. Ali was abducted late Thursday night when five armed men stormed his residence in Gwantu town and whisked him away in the presence of his family, causing panic across the community. Confirming the development on Tuesday, the Chairman of Sanga LGA, Anto Usman, told PUNCH Online that the councillor was freed between 8 and 9 p.m. on Monday. Usman described security in the area as “relatively stable” but admitted that some incidents persisted due to informants aiding criminal groups. “We’re trying to curb most of the hotspots, and we’re holding periodic security meetings to ensure our local government is safer. So far this year, four arrests have been made and suspects are facing […]

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Kaduna Governor Donates SUVs to Monarchs, Highlights Unity and Peace Efforts

SUVs for Peace: Kaduna Governor Honors Traditional LeadersKaduna State Governor Uba Sani has donated 23 SUVs to traditional leaders, recognizing their pivotal role in maintaining peace and security. The event, held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, underscored the state’s success in curbing insecurity through collaboration between monarchs, security agencies, and community stakeholders. “Without Traditional Leaders, No Peace”Governor Sani praised traditional rulers for their grassroots intelligence-sharing and round-the-clock efforts to resolve conflicts: “Our non-kinetic approach—prioritizing dialogue over force—works because of traditional leaders. They are the bridge between communities and security agencies.” He credited the state’s two-year streak of zero ethno-religious clashes to this synergy, declaring Kaduna “one of Nigeria’s most peaceful sub-nationals.” Beyond Ceremonial Gestures: Vehicles for Community OutreachThe donated SUVs, facilitated by House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas , are intended to enhance traditional rulers’ mobility for peacebuilding and governance […]

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