…gender and disability status. “This is a landmark occasion because, for the first time, Kaduna State now knows exactly where its out-of-school children are. We know their age, their gender and whether they are living with disabilities. This gives us the evidence we need to target interventions where they are most neede…

…condemned the attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the killing of innocent residents as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity confronting vulnerable communities. In a statement on Monday, Katung expressed profound grief over the incident, which clai…

…d3ad following a fresh attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, July 26, 2026 reportedly claimed the lives of women and children and left several houses razed, plunging the community into mourning. Information obtained from residents of the af…

…Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shu'aibu, told a training programme for personnel of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVIS) on Wednesday that the state was already upgrading the outfit to serve as the starting point for state police. "When the Constitution is eventually reviewed, and state police become operationa…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by the African Democratic Congress chieftain. In a statement issued on Thursday by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, on behalf of the family, the document, titled “Urgent Message” and dat…

…that resulted in the formation of a white, foamy substance. A team from the NESREA Kaduna State Field Office, led by the State Coordinator, Mr. Hena Dangari Emmanuel, visited the scene as part of ongoing investigations. The team met with the Police Commander for Jere, ACP Sani Zubairu, the Federal Road Safety Corps Com…

The National Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency and the Kaduna State Fire Service, has intensified search and rescue operations for two persons feared drowned after they were reportedly swept away by the Kaduna River following a heavy downpour. The victims, i…

…away by a swollen river in Hayin Malam Bello community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following a heavy downpour. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026 as the victims attempted to cross the river on their way home from Kabala West, where they had gone before the rain. Residents said the river,…

…because we have found additional ways to support the communities of Zaria, Zone 1, and Kaduna State as a whole. “The good thing is that this time around, we are extending this gesture to other local governments in Zone 1. In addition to Zaria, the remaining seven local governments within this zone will benefit as well.…

…on the road. It was gathered that Mshelia reportedly collapsed along Kachia Road in Kaduna State after visiting his construction site on Monday, July 13, 2026. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred shortly after he left the site. The news of his sudden d3ath has sent shockwaves through family, friends, col…

…to the Federal Government. The properties are located in Abuja, Kano, Kebbi and Kaduna states. Following the publication, Malami, his wife, Nana Hadiza Malami; his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami; and several companies linked to the assets challenged the interim forfeiture order. They argued that the property were lawfu…

…by suspected gunmen at Katul Crossing Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community at around 8:pm on Monday night, July 13, 2026. The daughter d!ed at the scene after being shot during the attack. The mother was rushed to the hospital in critical cond…

…disappear from the national headlines," Olanrewaju said. Hope fades in Kaduna In Kaduna State, nearly three months after bandits attacked Easter Sunday worshippers in Ariko Community, Kachia Local Government Area, families of those abducted say their hope is fading amid reports that some captives may have died in the k…

Kaduna issues urgent health advisory as diphtheria cases rise among children The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public health advisory following a rise in diphtheria cases in parts of the state, with children accounting for the majority of reported infections.In a statement released on Saturday, t…

…Tinubu and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are afraid of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai because of his political influence. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Friday, Barde claimed that El-Rufai’s legal troubles are politically motivated rather than purely judicial. “The…

…Lawal, who dragged her husband, Isa Yusuf before a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, alleged that he requested to see her and give her divorce papers, but upon meeting with him, he tore her hijab and rained insults on her. According to […] The post I fed our five children for 2yrs after my husband des…

The Kaduna State Executive Council has approved the procurement of 6,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, equivalent to 120,000 bags, to support smallholder farmers in the state as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and food security. The approval was granted at the council meeting, chaired by Governor Uba…

The wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while facing criminal prosecution, saying the family's support for Tinubu's presidency entitles them to basic courtesy from his administration. Speaking on ARISE NEWS on…

The wife of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure her husband enjoys his constitutional rights while standing trial, insisting that the family is not seeking to halt the criminal proceedings against him. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS o…

…followed recent recruit passing-out ceremonies at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State, and the newly established training depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Addressing the recruits, Shaibu said their training had been designed to prepare them for modern warfare and Nigeria's evolving security environment. He urged t…

GistReel Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure her husband is treated fairly while he remains in detention. Asiya made the appeal on Tuesday night while speaking with journalists at the family’s Abuja residence. She was accompan…

…Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Tuesday alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, violated the conditions of a court-approved medical visit while in the commission's custody. The commission also announced the arrest of his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedl…

…visit. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, John Odey, the Commission said the Kaduna State High Court had fixed July 6, 7 and 8 for accelerated hearing of criminal charges against El-Rufai, but proceedings could not commence after he allegedly declined to leave custody for court, insisting on consulting his pers…

…of distinction to be emulated. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Mr Isaac Sankey, said the party's state chairmen were impressed by the development strides recorded in Lagos under President Bola Tinubu's leadership as former governor. Sankey said the visit afforded the delegation the…

…By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The lynching of Malama Ummulkhair Muhammad in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has once again exposed the deadly consequences of mob justice and renewed troubling questions about the ability of law enforcement agencies to protect citizens placed in their custody. What began as an allegation of child th…