From Kaduna Streets to the Premier League: Zadok Yohanna Completes Historic Move to Brighton

Nigerian teenage sensation Zadok Yohanna has completed a record-breaking £21.5 million transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming the most expensive Nigerian teenager in football history. The 18-year-old winger signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club after an impressive spell with Swedish side AIK Stockholm, marking another remarkable chapter in his inspiring journey from grassroots football…

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Kaduna begins training of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen fight against banditry

The Kaduna State Government has commenced the training of 1,000 forest guards as part of efforts to combat banditry and improve security across vulnerable communities in the state. The six-week training programme, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), is designed to equip the recruits with the skills needed to support security…

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Police Rescue Three Kidnapped Herders, Recover 245 Rustled Cattle in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped herders and recovered 245 stolen cattle following two separate anti-cattle rustling operations in Igabi and Hunkuyi Local Government Areas. The successful operations, carried out in collaboration with vigilantes and local security groups, forced the bandits to abandon the stolen cattle and flee. Police say efforts are…

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NDLEA Intercepts 380 Military-Grade Bullets, Seizes Over 1.2 Tonnes of Cannabis in Kaduna

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and related crimes, including the interception of 380 rounds of military-grade ammunition and the seizure of more than 1.2 tonnes of cannabis in Kaduna State. According to the agency, operatives on patrol along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway at…

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Kaduna ADC governorship aspirant rejects primary results, alleges fraud

A governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Shuaibu Idris, has rejected the outcome of the party’s governorship primary election, describing the process as fraudulent and lacking credibility. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Idris accused the ADC primary election committee of conducting a flawed and compromised exercise that failed to…

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Police nab 30 suspected kidnappers, recover weapons in Kaduna

The Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State has recorded significant breakthroughs in its anti-crime operations, arresting 30 suspected kidnappers, four gunrunners, and several car theft suspects in April 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, attributed the successes to intelligence-driven policing, coordinated tactical operations, and intensified patrols across the state. During the operations, officers recovered five firearms…

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Kaduna Investigates CNG Bus Explosion, Rules Out Bomb Threat

The Kaduna State Government has launched a full investigation into a CNG bus explosion at Mando Motor Park in Igabi LGA, assuring residents that the incident posed no security threat. The blast occurred early Sunday on a Silver Luxury Travel bus at the Lagos Garage Terminus. Eyewitnesses reported the explosion happened without warning, severely damaging the bus and scattering debris across the busy transport…

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Tinubu condemns Plateau, Kaduna attacks, vows justice for victims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kaduna State, describing them as “barbaric and cowardly.” The President said the killings and abductions, including those targeting wedding guests in Kaduna, are a direct affront to Nigeria’s values, assuring citizens that those responsible will…

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ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna Over Alleged Corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before a State High Court over multiple corruption allegations. El-Rufai is facing charges including abuse of office, fraud, attempted fraud, and conferring undue advantage, stemming from alleged financial misconduct during his tenure between 2015 and 2023. The former…

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Tragedy at Kaduna Wedding: 13 Killed, Others Abducted by Gunmen 

A wedding in Kahir village, Kagarko LGA, Kaduna State, was violently attacked by armed bandits late Sunday, resulting in at least 13 deaths, several abductions, and numerous injuries. Security Context: Authorities have launched a manhunt for the attackers, pledging to bring them to justice, as communities continue to grapple with insecurity in northern Nigeria. This incident highlights the ongoing and…

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