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Bandits have killed eight persons in an attack on Ungwan Gaida, Chikun local government. They also killed three people in a settlement in Marraban Jos, just as troops killed three …
Bandits kill 11 citizens in Kaduna communities, troops kill 3 bandits, arrest 2 accomplices Read More
As Nigeria Labour Congress strike in Kaduna state enters day two, Governor Nasir el-Rufai has ordered the sack of nurses below Grade Level 14 and Kaduna State University (KASU) …
Breaking: El-Rufai sacks nurses, lecturers, orders fresh recruitment Read More
The appointment of the Plateau-born famed minister of the gospel, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam, as the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), on June 26th 2020 by President Muhammadu …
NCPC and the footprints of a colossus Read More
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has on Tuesday declared the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ayùba Wabba and other members of the union wanted. The governor’s pronouncement is …
Breaking – Strike: Again, El-Rufai fires back, declares NLC President, others wanted Read More
Once upon a time, retired civil servants always had cause to smile as their pensions, gratuities and other entitlements were paid in time by the federal, state and local governments. …
Pension, gratuity: Are the retired jinxed? Read More
The remaining 29 students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Kaduna state have been released. One of the parents, Malam Usman Abdullahi Tumburke, confirmed their release to Blueprint on …
Breaking: Day after massive protest at NASS, 29 Afaka students regain freedom Read MoreArmed bandits have shot three abducted Greenfield university students dead. Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan disclosed this on Friday. He said, “In an act …
Breaking: Gunmen kill 3 kidnapped Greenfield University students Read More
Terrorists, otherwise known as armed bandits who kidnapped students of Greenfield University, have shot dead three of the abducted students, a statement by Samuel Aruwan, state commissioner for Internal Security …
Terrorists kill 3 abducted Kaduna varsity students Read More
Security agencies have reported the death of a herder in a counter killing at Sabanfan village of Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state, Kaduna state government has said. …
Herder killed in Zangon Kataf reprisal Read More
Barely 24 hours after Governor Nasir el-Rufai said bandits had no right and should be wiped out, the Northern Peoples Summit has called for government-backed negotiations and dialogue with bandits …
Northern summit backs negotiations with bandits, insurgents Read MoreKaduna state Police Command has rescued 15 people including a toddler and three women from suspected kidnappers in Chikun local government area, Kaduna state government has said. According to …
In Kaduna, Police rescue toddler, 3 women, 11 others from kidnappers Read More
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has appealed to all citizens of Kaduna state to embrace their common humanity and uphold their obligations for peace and harmony in their various communities. Speaking in …
In Kaduna, El-Rufai preaches peace, harmony at Easter Read More
Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly has called on Christians in the country to see Easter as the period to pray for the healing of the …
Time to heal Nigeria, Uba Sani preaches at Easter Read More
Management of Kaduna Electric has said it will do its utmost best in supporting the Kaduna state government in tackling the menace of banditry and insecurity in the state. It …
Kaduna Electric supports KDSG’s efforts in fight against insecurity Read More
Gunmen have killed 13 people and injured seven others in a series of attacks across communities in Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun local government areas of Kaduna state. This was …
Gunmen kill 13, injure 7 in Kaduna communities Read More
The rising spate of kidnapping and banditry has been one of the front burner issues that ignited heated reactions amongst Nigerians of vast extractions. Heightening scares across the country, citizens, …
Banditry: A step beyond dialogue Read More
Governor of Kaduna state Mallam Nasir el-Rufai is an enigma of sorts. So are most successful leaders. He is one man clearly misunderstood by many Nigerians. Considered as a constantly …
El-Rufai’s philosophy of competence, hardwork Read More
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has assured the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of the readiness of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to …
We ‘ll soon get rid of bandits, CAS assures El-Rufai Read More
Troops on Friday killed two bandits in Gwagwada and recovered a motorcycle and a local rifle, even as 39 students, 23 females and 16 males, from Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka …
Afaka: 23 female, 16 male students still missing as troops kill 2 bandits Read More
Barely 36 hours after giving 2020 Security Report, bandits have attacked Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka, Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna state and kidnapped 30 male and female students. …
Breaking: Kaduna govt confirms kidnap of 30 students as troops rescue 180 (Pictures) Read MoreBarely 24 hours after killing nine people in Igabi and Kajuru area councils, armed bandits have attacked Kurmin Gandu village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna state killing …
Breaking: Bandits kill another 10 in Kaduna communities, 24 hours after Read More
The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria alumni has honoured Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i, and Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli with award of excellence during its 14th Annual …
ABU alumni honours El-Rufa’i, Emir Bamalli Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday ruled out the possibility of the Federal Government’s readiness to grant amnesty to armed criminals terrorising the country, saying his government will continue to deal …
I won’t consider amnesty for bandits, kidnappers – Buhari Read More
Kaduna state governor Nasir El-rufai, said the disagreement between the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom and his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Mohammed over the activities of the herdsmen was not a …
Ortom, Bala’s clash over herdsmen not fundamental – El-Rufai Read More
Bandits have killed three people, one each in Ungwan Sha’awa, Ungwan Galadima and Ungwan Gamu, all in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state in what was believed to be attacks coordinated …
Bandits kill 3 in Kajuru, youth lynch ‘collaborator’ Read More