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Community Mobilization: TWC Project Targets EVAWG for International Women’s Day 2026

KADUNA — In a strategic move to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Together We Can (TWC) Project hosted a high-level community mobilization activity on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. ALSO READ: Kaduna Accountability Group Urges Stronger Governance Reforms Across 23 LGAs The event, held in commemoration of International Women’s Day, brought together stakeholders, government officials, and […]

Kaduna Accountability Group Urges Stronger Governance Reforms Across 23 LGAs

By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna. The Kaduna Local Government Accountability Mechanism (KADLGAM) has called on Technical Working Groups (TWGs) across the 23 Local Government Areas of Kaduna State to intensify efforts aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in local governance.   The call was made at the end of a virtual meeting of the […]

Kaduna Begins Construction of 102 Schools to Tackle Out-of-School Children Crisis.

By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna. The Kaduna State Government has launched the construction of 102 new schools while commencing the renovation of 170 existing schools and learning centers across the state’s 23 local government areas as part of efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children.   The initiative is being implemented under the Reaching Out-of-School […]

NDLEA Apprehends Long-Wanted Drug Lord After 15-Year Manhunt

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 58-year-old Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, a high-profile fugitive who had evaded capture by both Nigerian and British authorities for over 15 years. ALSO READ: ADC Kaduna Chapter Denies Recognition of Rival Faction, Cites Court Order Ilomuanya was captured in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, during a […]

ADC Kaduna Chapter Denies Recognition of Rival Faction, Cites Court Order

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Kaduna State Chapter has distanced itself from a purported State Working Committee meeting held on March 2, 2026, alleging that the meeting was called by individuals without legal standing within the party structure. The party’s State Chairman, Alh. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha clarified this at a press conference, stating that the […]

ICPC Details Recoveries from El-Rufai’s Residence in Response to N1bn Lawsuit

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has submitted court filings detailing documents and electronic devices seized during a search of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s Abuja home. ALSO READ: INEC to Conduct Mock Presidential Poll Ahead of 2027 General Elections These disclosures were made to the Federal Capital Territory High […]

INEC to Conduct Mock Presidential Poll Ahead of 2027 General Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold a mock presidential election to test systems and logistics before the 2027 general polls. ALSO READ: Kaduna Coalition Calls for Mass Protests and Extended Probe of El-Rufai This move follows the recent passage and signing of the Electoral Act 2026, which has been the […]

Kaduna Coalition Calls for Mass Protests and Extended Probe of El-Rufai

A civil society coalition known as Kaduna Voices United has announced plans to stage mass protests across Kaduna State to demand the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. ALSO READ: Senate Urges Dismissal of CAC Chief Over Legislative Snub The group is seeking an extension of current investigations into his administration to include alleged […]