Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has announced the downward review of current fees in state-owned tertiary institutions. This was made known in a press statement issued on Monday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu. Editors Pick VP Shettima To Represent President Tinubu At … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna, Friday, dismissed the petition brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Kaura Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, Rt Hon Gideon Gwani, seeking to invalidate the election of his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Hon Donatus Mathew. Donatus, a … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev John Joseph Hayab has blamed the rise in banditry on a lack of unity in the country. Speaking at a one-day roundtable on religion and politics in Kaduna on Friday, the cleric accused politicians of fomenting division in society by … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a 40-year-old farmer, Zakaria Bulus has been remanded in Kaduna correctional centre for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is charging Bulus with defilement in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 20th, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that suspected bandits wreaking havoc in the troubled southern Kaduna have killed two biological brothers. The incident happened at Unguwar Gajere village, Kutemeshi ward in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 17th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As House Of Reps Welfare … Read more
A labourer identified as Adam Shola has been sentenced to four years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Kaduna for the sale of marijuana. The conviction was delivered by Justice Garba Mohammed after the accused pleaded guilty. Adam Shola was sentenced to four years in prison, with the term starting from the day of … Read more
Bashir El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai gets under former Kaduna State senator Shehu Sani’s skin following consistent attacks on his father by the ex-lawmaker. Bashir El-Rufai got into the heated exchange with the former senator after Sani called out Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. According to the younger El-Rufai, the former Senator should rather focus his criticisms … Read more
El-Rufai firmly denies any wrongdoing, stating he has never misappropriated funds or acquired lavish properties during his tenure. He challenged his predecessors to prove their innocence and refuted claims of corruption. El-Rufai highlighted his administration’s focus on accountability and quality, ensuring that funds are used for the benefit of the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority levels down 6 structures belonging to the Shi’ite movement in the State. The demolished structures included schools, a hospital, and a private residence, among others, located in various areas of Kaduna town. A spokesperson for the movement stated that since 2015, Governor Nasir el-Rufai has been demolishing their … Read more
El Rufai has declared his determination to continue sacking workers and razing down houses until the conclusion of his tenure. El Rufai stated this during a book launch in Kaduna on Saturday. The book was written on him and his administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State … Read more
Terrorists storm Kagarko Palace and abduct the wife of Emir Sa’ad Abubakar on Sunday night. They also abducted nine children, leaving a trail of devastation that included the tragic death of a herdsman and the looting of numerous shops in the area. The report also revealed the Emir’s wife was able to evade her captors … Read more
The Nigerian army, in response to a widely circulated video capturing soldiers in military uniform manhandling and maltreating civilians at a prominent hotel in Kaduna, has initiated a probe. This was disclosed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, who, in a statement, expressed deep concern over the video’s contents. In … Read more
El-Rufai has addressed speculations about his role in the upcoming administration led by Tinubu. He emphasizes that Nigeria’s progress is not limited to government positions and expresses his commitment to supporting the country’s development beyond his tenure as governor. El-Rufai also endorses Tinubu’s presidency, assuring Nigerians of a brighter future under his leadership. EKO HOT … Read more
The report on banditry has revealed that 308 people have lost their lives and 746 others have been taken captive in Kaduna over a three-month period. The report revealed that among the 214 victims, there were 196 males, 14 females, and four minors, spread across the three senatorial districts. The report is contained in the … Read more
The EFCC has set its sight on Munkai’la Abubakar, a man facing seven-count charges bordering on false pretence and forgery. According to the commission, the suspect allegedly sold 4 plots of land using forged titled documents in January 2018. Abubakar according to reports has been brought before a judge in the State High Court sitting … Read more
The death toll in the Kaduna killings has risen to 33, and the victims have been given a mass burial. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from Saturday’s bandits’ attack at Runji Village in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 33. Chairman of the ⅝te council, Francis … Read more
There have been clashes between the Nigerian Police Force and members of Shiites in Kaduna State. About 20 members of the procession were injured, including two who were shot, during the event marking International Quds Day. The incident is believed to have stemmed from the group’s support for Palestinians and the continued detention of their … Read more
NANS has called on the government to secure the release of abducted students from Zamfara and Kaduna States who were kidnapped recently. 2 Microbiology students from Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara while ten female secondary school students were kidnapped from Kachia Loval government in Kaduna State. Vanessa Kwere, the Deputy Coordinator of Inter-Campus Affairs of … Read more
Kaduna Government has dismissed reports of attacks on the Abuja-Kaduna road. The government described the report as “fake and fabricated”. In a statement released on Friday in Kaduna, Samuel Aruwan refuted the story. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government says stories of kidnapping on the Abuja-Kaduna road are fabricated. The Commissioner for … Read more
The Kaduna govt has inaugurated a Transition Committee ahead of May 29. The committee nominees include the current administration led by Nasir El-Rufai, who will soon be leaving office, and the incoming Governor-elect, Uba Sani. The Committee will be chaired by Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the incumbent Secretary to the State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more