Over 204 kidnap survivors from Tudun Wali in Kajuru LGA and others from Chikun, Igabi, and Kachia LGAs have been handed over to their Local Government Chairmen to be reunited with their families. The victims had spent 18 days in captivity before regaining freedom. The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, during the handover at the State Shelter Home on Katuru Road, Kaduna, on Thursday, said the survivors would receive comprehensive medical and psychosocial care. Represented...

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the sponsorship of 50 intending pilgrims for the 2025 exercise in the state. This follows the restoration of the Christian pilgrimage programme in Kaduna State after an 11-year suspension. The Head of Service in the state, Jimami Bako announced this during the 2025 orientation programme for the pilgrims, marking the first state-sponsored Christian pilgrimage since 2014. Bako commended the governor for restoring the scheme, noting that the move...

The proposed institutional reforms within the African Union (AU), focusing on peace and security governance, have been endorsed by Nigeria. The reforms is aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, and enhancing cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector. President Bola Tinubu made the country’s position through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the closed session of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The submission...