Tag: Kaduna

Alleged $2.1bn Arms Deal: ​”Sack Matawalle now!” Group petitions Tinubu

Aminu Imam
Matawalle sack

A Kaduna-based socio-political pressure group, APC Akida, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that one of his ministers is among the biggest beneficiaries of the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal. In a petition signed by its coordinator, Musa Mahmud, the group urged the president to consider dropping State Minister for defence Bello Matawalle over his involvement in the arms deal that defrauded Nigeria of billions of dollars. Mahmud said the group considers it an obligation to call on the president to do what is needed because Matawalle’s position is…

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Elder statesman Sambo dies at 91

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

On a sad note, the death has occurred of elder statesman Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo today morning at the age of 91. Born on September 16, 1935, in Anguwan Juma ward, Zaria, Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo started his civil service career from the colonial era. He was former administrator of the Kaduna Capital Territory, former capital of the Northern Nigerian Government in the 1960s. He was also a divisional officer of the Jos and Hadejiya Division in the same year. He was also a former permanent secretary in the defunct…

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Kaduna: Groups condemn calls for coup, war in Nigeria

Aminu Imam

Some concern groups in Kaduna State have condemned calls by some discontent individuals and groups for a coup d’état, or war, in the country. The groups made the condemnation at a news conference in Kaduna yesterday. The conference was convened to declare support for President Bola Tinubu, Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani and Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa’s commitment to democracy and security in Nigeria. The groups consisted of Director, Privilege magazine and Communications Nigeria Ltd, Victor Bobai, and Hussaini Kachia, of Kaduna Citizens’ Forum. Others are North-West coordinator, Nigeria…

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Economic Growth: Dangote partners Govt, advocates commitment to local content values

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

As the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fairs progresses, the Dangote group said it is partnering Kaduna State Government for economic growth and development, while advocating for commitment to deepening local content values across various business sectors                                                                                      Hajiya Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, representative of the group made this assertion in Kaduna at the trade fair complex, Kaduna-Zaria road. She stressed that the theme of this year’s Trade Fair, “Sustaining Economic Recovery Through Deepening Local Content Values,” resonates deeply with the vision and mission of the Dangote Group, and find it a pleasure…

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Tudun Biri; how I lost 14 Children to Nigerian Army Combat Drone Attack

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

In this interview by Abdull-Azeez Ahmed Kadir in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government of Kaduna State, Mallam Idris Umar who lost 14 of his children to Nigerian Army Combat Drone attack on December 3rd, 2023 relayed what happened and how they battle bandits, while pleading with the government to come to their aid    VOL: Can you tell us you name? Umar: My name is Idris Umar  VOL: Were you affected by the Army drone attack? Umar: Yes I was. VOL: How? Umar: I lost 14 children in the so…

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Healthcare Financing: Kaduna Scheme partners Islamic Foundation

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Staff of Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) and participants after a four-day meeting to review the state’s Health Insurance Scheme under the State Social Security Law, 2023 in Abuja.

The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) says it will partner Africa Islamic Economic Foundation as part of innovative healthcare financing for its health insurance scheme. The Director-General of the authority, Malam Abubakar Hassan, said this in Abuja on Friday at the close of a four-day meeting to review the state’s Health Insurance Scheme under the State Social Security Law, 2023. Hassan said that the partnership was crucial to improving infrastructure in primary healthcare facilities. This, according to him, will improve the quality of healthcare delivery in the state…

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Kaduna: Tinubu breaks silence on military airstrike mischap, issues fresh directive

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Kaduna State in the aftermath of the unfortunate bombing tragedy in Tundun-Biri, Igabi local government area, on Sunday. President Tinubu called the occurrence as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful” in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The President said: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the injuries sustained in this tragic incident. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the…

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Kaduna: 3 reportedly die as police disperse Shi’ites pro-Palestine protesters

Aminu Imam

Members of the Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shi’ites, yesterday, clashed with men of the Nigeria Police when they staged a pro-Palestine protest in Kaduna. According to reports, the IMN members, who came out to declare their unalloyed support for the ‘oppressed’ people of Palestine, started their protest from the premises of the Kaduna State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), marched through Muhammadu Buhari Way to the office of the National Human Rights Commission to submit their protest letter. It was…

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Dr. Bugaje, lashes at el-Rufa’i over Panteka market, others’ demolition

Aminu Imam

Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna, Dr. Idris Bugaje, has said that he had no hand in the demolition of the Panteka Market in Kaduna. Speaking at the graduation of Panteka Artisans, under the National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certification, Bugaje, decried how former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i displaced ordinary traders in the markets he demolished and reconstructed. He alleged that the newly constructed shops, especially in Kasuwan-Barchi Market, were being sold to people who have nothing to do with the market. Bugaje said the NBTE presented…

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Tinubu task the military on vigilane against insecurity, as NDA graduates 707 Cadets

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has urged the military to be more vigilant and committed to safeguarding the country. The president said this on Saturday in Kaduna during the Passing Out Parade of 707 cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy. The cadets commissioned into the armed forces were of the 70 Regular Course, and Direct Short Service Course 27 (Army) and 31 (Air Force). Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said his administration remained committed to addressing all security challenges and will support the military in that respect. He reminded the military…

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