Kaduna State Govt is Giving Money to Bandits El-Rufai Blasts Successor El-Rufai Addressed His Political Alliances During a television interview, former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, accused the state government of sponsoring a shooting that disrupted his recent political meeting. Eko Hot Blog reports that he dismissed suggestions that he was not a member … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order raising the retirement age for academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, during a news briefing. He explained that … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget into law, just 10 days after presenting it to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Sustaining Transformation and Inclusive Development,” amounts to N790.4 billion, with N551.5 billion allocated for capital projects and N238.8 billion for recurrent expenses. During the signing ceremony on … Read more
All 36 states in Nigeria have submitted their positions on the proposed establishment of state police, with a majority supporting the idea. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, disclosed this on Thursday after the 147th National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “Virtually most of the states are in agreement with … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured all 23 chairmanship and 255 councilorship positions in the local government elections conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) on Saturday. Announcing the results, the commission’s chairperson, Hajara Mohammed, revealed that eight political parties participated in the election, with the APC sweeping the chairmanship and councillorship seats … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
Kaduna Assembly Probes El-Rufai’s Commissioners. Committee seeks testimonies from individuals including former commissioners and agency heads. Establishment of committee linked to fiscal challenges under Governor Uba Sani’s concerns over debts from El-Rufai’s tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State House of Assembly ad hoc committee set up to investigate financial transactions, including loans and … Read more
Shehu Sani accused El-Rufai of insulting him for opposing a $350 million loan. He states that he warned the ex-governor against debt during his tenure. Uba Sani, the current Governor, struggles to pay salaries due to inherited debt from El-Rufai. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Senator who represented Kaduna North Central Senatorial Zone, Shehu … Read more
There was a recent public spat between the camps of Kaduna governor and the immediate past governor of the state. The spat, which occurred during the weekend, centered on a foreign loan taken by former Governor El-Rufai. Shehu Sani, who opposed the loan in 2018, has now reacted to the controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
287 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State, now freed. Governor Uba Sani thanks President Tinubu for support; commends Nigerian Army. Abductors demanded N1bn ransom; deadline set for March 27. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Senator Uba Sani, has confirmed the liberation of 287 schoolchildren abducted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of over 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga village of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State are reportedly demanding N1 billion from the victims’ families as ransom. Recall that gunmen invaded the school last Thursday morning shortly after the Assembly session and abducted the pupils and some staff members … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday, arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon arrival, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Uba Sani, Minister of Environment Malam … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has sent his felicitations to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as he marks his 53rd birthday. President Tinubu in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the accomplished engineer and politician whose leadership odyssey has been one of sacrifice, dedication, and service to the people. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Amidst the pain caused by the fuel subsidy removal, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said Nigerians will soon enjoy the dividends of democracy. Speaking on Thursday when he was featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani said President Tinubu is working really hard to reduce the hardship caused … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Sunday, unveiled five state-of-the-art mobile clinics to attend to the medical needs of the citizens of the state. The governor, as part of activities to mark his 100 days in office, also commissioned ‘Women and Children Shelter’ along Katuru Road, in the metropolis. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has ordered the police to investigate the killing of seven worshippers in a mosque in Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area of the state. The attack took place on Friday night, when the bandits invaded the village while Muslim worshippers were observing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that students of the Federal Government College (FGC), Kaduna State and other old FGC students, on Saturday, took to the street to protest what they described as a land grab by the government of the state. The peaceful protest was staged by the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), an umbrella … Read more
The Senate has passed a bill to amend the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period for N819bn The bill was passed during an emergency plenary session, following the House of Representatives’ earlier approval. The extension aims to allow for the full utilization of capital releases and the completion of critical infrastructure projects. EKO … Read more
Uba Sani has been affirmed as the Kaduna APC governorship candidate. The Court dismissed two appeals filed against Sani. Sha’aban gained the governorship ticket of the Action Democratic Party ahead of the state election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Uba Sani as the governorship candidate of the All … Read more
Senator Sani who disclosed this in a statement he issued on Monday, says he arrived at the choice of Hadiza Balarabe, after consultations with critical stakeholders He described the Deputy Governor as someone who has contributed immensely to the giant strides recorded by Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s administration EDITOR’S PICK NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz … Read more