The Nigerian army rescued 31 people held hostage following an attack on a church during Easter celebrations in Ariko, Kaduna state, which also resulted in the deaths of five individuals.

Nigeria experienced a 'Bloody Easter' with violence reported in Benue and Kaduna states, occurring despite President Tinubu's earlier pledges to improve security.

The Kaduna State Assembly in Nigeria has passed a bill to establish a state electricity regulatory commission, following its third reading and the adoption of a report by the Joint Committee on Public Works, Infrastructure, and Judiciary.

Former Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), has expressed condolences to the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of their mother, Umma.

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn his fundamental rights enforcement suit, valued at N1 billion, against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court.

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Labour Party Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman have both paid condolence visits to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the passing of his mother, Fatima Umma.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived home, receiving visits and condolences from public figures like Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Amaechi, as they mourn the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, while he was in detention on corruption allegations.

The Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Abdullahi Baba-Ahmed, stated that ongoing road projects spanning 1,335 kilometers across Kaduna State will strengthen Governor Uba Sani’s chances for re-election in 2027.

On World Water Day, Kaduna State announced sector reforms aimed at boosting its water supply and providing access to 1.5 million residents.

Three individuals have been convicted and sentenced by the Kaduna State High Court for social media fraud conducted on Facebook and TikTok, following an investigation by the EFCC.

Kaduna State has commenced a 36km road construction project in Birnin Gwari to connect 66 farming communities, boosting the local economy and market access Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-builds-36km-road-to-link-66-farming-communities/

The governor said that Kaduna State will be a centre of innovation, productivity, and inclusive growth in agriculture The post Gov Sani distributes livestock intervention to 5,000 cooperatives appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Coalition Political Action Committee (COPAC), led by Aminu Datti-Ahmed, on Sunday warned the Federal Government to either release former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai immediately or file formal charges against him, saying keeping him in custody beyond the expired remand order would violate the Constitution. The post El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has attributed the successes of his administration over the past two and a half years to the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The post Tinubu credited for Kaduna achievements — Uba Sani appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has stated that he has no anointed candidates for the 2027 elections and has vowed not to interfere in the APC party primaries.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the Bola Tinubu administration of applying selective justice in handling legal cases involving former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General Malami.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of applying selective justice in the handling of legal cases involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and arrested a suspected gunrunner in Kaduna State in separate successful operations. The post Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hadiza Isma, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping devices were discovered during a search of their residence. The post El-Rufai’s wife denies ICPC wiretap claims appeared first on Vanguard News.

The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied allegations by the ICPC regarding seized phone-tapping equipment, calling them false and politically motivated.

Kaduna State in Nigeria has directed all markets, offices, and public places to close for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, aiming to ensure public health and hygiene.

An article discusses the controversial statements and actions of Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

The scheduled arraignment of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged unlawful interception of the phone communication of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu,

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed an application to quash charges related to alleged phone interception and is seeking N2 billion in compensation ahead of his arraignment.

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded significant successes in its ongoing operations against banditry, gunrunning, kidnapping, and other violent crimes, arresting several suspects and recovering illegal firearms and hard drugs over the past two weeks. The post Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners, recover weapons and drugs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Members of the APC in Kaduna allege that no representative from the Chikun and Kajuru Federal Constituency was included in the Kaduna State Organising Committee for the congresses.

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has promised that his administration will not demolish any buildings without providing adequate compensation to the property owners.

At least 16 people were killed in separate violent incidents across Benue and Kaduna states during Easter celebrations, prompting calls for enhanced security measures.

At least seven people were killed and several others abducted after armed attackers struck two Christian worship centres in Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was immediately re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the court premises, shortly after a court fixed April 14 for his bail ruling.

Kaduna State University (KASU) plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of London to establish a distance learning program, following a visit by a high-powered team to a conference in London.

A US lawmaker has issued a warning regarding killings in Nigeria's Plateau and Kaduna states, while the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as a threat to multiparty democracy.

The APC national chairman and the North-West Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed condolences to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), as confirmed by his son, Bashir El-Rufai.

The Kaduna State Government announced significant progress in reforming and revitalizing its water sector, including expanding water access, as stated by Commissioner for Information Ahmed Maiyaki on World Water Day.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of pushing Nigeria toward authoritarian rule, saying the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, points to a “drift toward dictatorship”. The post El-Rufai detention shows drift toward dictatorship, ADC tells Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna State has been acknowledged as a leader in land administration and selected as a pilot state for Nigeria's Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is set to complete over 140 road projects, with the Managing Director of KADRA stating that the 36km Bagoma-Gagumi road project in Birnin Gwari will surpass previous achievements, breaking the governor's own record in infrastructure development.

Residents of Bondon Ward in Kaduna State have initiated a self-help project to construct a double-cell ring culvert, aiming to prevent flooding and improve connectivity for ten communities.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced plans to construct 102 new schools and renovate 170 others across the state's 23 local government areas as part of the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani declared zero tolerance for "conflict merchants," stating that people should not use freedom of speech to cause trouble in the state.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has stated that his refusal to answer investigators' questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) was a deliberate decision based on his beliefs about the probe.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have tasked the newly elected State Executive Committee of the APC to secure at least two million votes in the 2027 elections.

Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has mocked claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping equipment was recovered from their Abuja residence. The post ‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai could regain his freedom on Thursday if formal charges are not filed before his current detention expires, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied reports that phone-tapping equipment was found in his residence.

An article reflects on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai's shift from policy interrogation to personal attacks, particularly concerning Ribadu, and its potential to diminish his role in the opposition.

The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has cautioned political actors against drawing the region into ongoing debates surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that the experiences of the people should not be reduced to political point-scoring. The post Group warns against politicising Southern Kaduna amid El-Rufai controversies appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a lawsuit to prevent Nigerian anti-graft agencies (ICPC, EFCC, SSS) from freezing his bank accounts and assets, following intense scrutiny from these bodies.

Nigeria's ICPC stated that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai did not suffer nose-bleeding while in custody, refuting earlier claims.

The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Tuesday rejected the 2026 budget proposal of Soba Local Government Area Council, citing irregularities and inconsistencies. The post Kaduna Assembly rejects Soba LGA 2026 budget, cites irregularities appeared first on Vanguard News.

A member of the Kaduna State Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, selectively applied his 2015 ban on government-sponsored pilgrimages, effectively halting sponsorship for Christian pilgrims while continuing support for Muslim pilgrims under alternative classifications. The post Pilgrimage: El-Rufai’s 2015 ban affected only Christian pilgrims — Sheikh Maraya appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian court has scheduled a date for the cybercrime trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, following his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption allegations.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced that access to electricity will no longer be a privilege, marking the distribution of 600 transformers across all 23 local government areas.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is seeking stronger collaboration with town planners as the state has been chosen by the World Bank Group for a pilot Nigerian Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived in court for his bail hearing, where he faces a 10-count charge related to alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC has been adjourned to June 17, with the ex-governor returning to ICPC custody after attending his mother's funeral. He also dropped a separate case against an Abuja magistrate.

Isa Ashiru, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Uba Sani, Ribadu, Sanusi, and other prominent Nigerian political figures attended the Janazah (funeral prayers) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in Abuja.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, stated that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a "greatest mistake" by surrendering himself to security agencies.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and publicly called for the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

Kaduna State's Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, stated that Kaduna leads in land administration during a visit from representatives of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank.

Nigeria's Court of Appeal has ordered a rehearing of Nasir El-Rufai's suit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly's probe, citing a denial of fair hearing due to failure to serve a hearing notice.

Governor Uba Sani has been pursuing policies that place the farmer at the centre of development, making him the architect of Kaduna State’s agricultural transformation. The post Uba Sani is a farmer-friendly Gov—Commissioner appeared first on Vanguard News.

Counsel to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to end what he described as a smear campaign against his client and either release him immediately or charge him before a competent court. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the […] The post Properties in Egypt: Stop ‘Smear Campaign’, release El-Rufai now — Lawyer tells ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that Nigeria is under the threat of politicians who are bent on scuttling democracy if Government’s decisions and policy outcomes are not in their favour. The post Uba Sani to Journalists: Beware of latter-day activists appeared first on Vanguard News.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has stated that he has no anointed candidates for the 2027 election, advising aspirants to seek public support.

The ICPC is detaining Mr El-Rufai over various corruption allegations stemming from his time as the Kaduna State governor between 2015 and 2023. The post Full statements El-Rufai wrote in ICPC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Kaduna State showcases significant improvements in security, moving from a 'red to amber' status, which is boosting agriculture and social development.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's N1 billion rights enforcement suit against the ICPC and others faced a setback due to his lawyer's inability to serve respondents.

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission's (ICPC) claim of discovering a phone-tapping device against him, slamming the agency.

Nigeria's ICPC has detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following a petition accusing him and his administration of financial misconduct between 2015 and 2023.

Let us start with what we know. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, former FCT Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo, and one-time Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is under arrest. He is facing allegations of corruption and accusations under the Cybercrimes Act, including claims that he facilitated the tapping of the […] The post While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir el-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his tongue would still be […] The post El-Rufai: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Nigerian columnist describes former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as an 'evil genius,' acknowledging his brilliance but criticizing him as toxic, reckless, and dangerous.

Atiku Abubakar warned that President Tinubu's government would be held liable if anything happened to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC for alleged financial irregularities.

The Kaduna State government and the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of judicial workers.

Mr. Gumi junior has declared his intention to run for the Doka/Gabasawa constituency in the Kaduna State Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly raided the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.