JUST IN: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced to its passengers that the disruption of train services along the Abuja-Kaduna is temporary.

Retired General Claims COAS Attahiru Was Assassinated in 2021 Kaduna Plane Explosion, Not Accident

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has alleged that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru, was deliberately assassinated in the 2021 aircraft explosion that killed him and 10 others near Kaduna Airport. Speaking publicly, Ali-Keffi claimed the aircraft did not crash but exploded mid-air and that injuries on the victims suggested an internal blast. He linked the incident to internal military hostility, corruption, sabotage, leaked intelligence, and Attahiru’s ongoing forensic audit of Army funds. The retired general also alleged operational compromises, terror-financing within the military, and unresolved irregularities around the still-unreleased accident investigation report. He insists Attahiru was targeted due to his anti-corruption stance and conflicts with powerful figures.

Retired Gen. Ali-Keffi: Buhari Govt Halted Major Offensive Against Bandits, Sabotaged Anti-Terror Operations

Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has revealed that the Muhammadu Buhari administration halted a crucial 2021 military offensive that was close to crushing major bandit networks across the North West and North Central. The former GOC 1 Division and commander of the covert Operation Silent War (OSW) detailed internal sabotage, intelligence conflicts, alleged illegal-mining-linked complicity, and an attempt to frame him for treason.

Ali-Keffi described clashes with then Army Chief Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, including an encounter where he was told to hand over intelligence so the Army could bypass OSW. He also alleged assassination attempts, noting that U.S. officials intervened during his detention.

According to him, coordinated operations in Niger and Kaduna had cleared key bandit camps and rescued over 100 victims before a presidential directive abruptly suspended offensives following negotiations with Fulani leaders. Both he and the GOC 8 Division were removed before the ceasefire window ended, derailing what he said could have been a decisive victory against banditry.

NDA Cadet Missing for Seven Months: Family Demands Answers, Flags Suspicious Circumstances

A 21-year-old Nigerian Defence Academy cadet, Stephen Kubuma Gani, has been missing for over seven months after disappearing under mysterious circumstances within the NDA campus in Kaduna. His family says they have received conflicting accounts from cadets and Academy officials, no written report from the investigation panel, and no transparency from the authorities. They allege possible foul play involving his roommates and insist the NDA has not provided any formal explanation. The family, emotionally and financially devastated, continues to demand an independent and transparent probe into Stephen’s disappearance.

Intelligence Report Uncovers Hundreds of Kidnapping and Bandit Syndicate Members Across Northern Nigeria

A classified Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) report has exposed a vast network of kidnapping and bandit syndicates operating across the North-West and North-East. The investigation reveals detailed profiles of key kingpins, informants, logistics operators, and possible links to politically exposed persons.
Hotspot states like Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna dominate the findings, with suspects tied to ransom collection, weapons sourcing, international communication, and alleged collaboration with security and political figures. The report highlights how coordinated criminal networks sustain abductions, banditry, and cross-regional movement of armed groups.

Dalung Lauds Tinubu’s Benin Airstrike but Questions Failure to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

Former minister Solomon Dalung has praised President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s swift military intervention in Benin Republic, describing the airstrike against coup plotters as decisive and effective. However, he criticised the government for failing to apply the same urgency to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Dalung questioned why operations against terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers at home lack the coordination displayed in Benin, citing unanswered attacks such as the killing of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba and mass school kidnappings. He warned that Nigeria’s inability to protect its citizens fuels international calls — including past remarks by Donald Trump — for external intervention. Dalung urged Tinubu to deploy equal military strength to Sambisa, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, and Kaduna, insisting that national strength must be proven within Nigeria’s borders.


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Kaduna State Pushes for 200 Million dollars Poultry Investment in China

The Kaduna State Government is intensifying efforts to attract major investment into its planned 200 million dollars poultry project, as Governor Uba Sani continues a strategic working visit to Beijing, China.

During the visit the Governor toured key agricultural and livestock facilities, including CP Foods Layers and Eggs Ltd., a leading producer with an output of nearly three million eggs daily.

The visit is aimed at studying large-scale production models that can help Kaduna boost food security, expand agro-industrial capacity, and create sustainable jobs.

The Governor also visited Beijing Doudian Yisheng Halal Meat Industry Co., Ltd., where he explored opportunities for strengthening Kaduna’s livestock value chain and attracting credible international partners.

He acknowledged the support of the federal government delegation led by Joseph Tegba, and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the Government of the People’s Republic of China for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to deepening agricultural development in Nigeria.

Kaduna Secures $200 Million Chinese Deal for West Africa’s Largest Poultry Hub

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has arrived in Beijing to finalize binding agreements on a $200 million integrated poultry project that will become the largest in West Africa.

According to governor, this initiative, building on the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership announced last month, is projected to generate an staggering $450 million in annual revenue, create over 350,000 jobs ranging from direct farm roles to indirect supply chain positions and dramatically enhance food security across Nigeria. Spanning 10,000 hectares, the project will integrate large-scale poultry farming with maize and soybean cultivation for feed production, addressing chronic feed shortages and slashing costs for local farmers.

Construction on the pilot phase is slated to break ground in Kaduna next month, positioning the state as the epicenter of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda for agricultural self-sufficiency.

Governor Sani is leading the high-stakes delegation, joined by a federal team spearheaded by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership. Their itinerary includes closed-door sessions with top Chinese firms, notably the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), to lock in technical expertise, infrastructure support, and sustained investments.

"This is more than diplomacy, it's a blueprint for prosperity," Sani declared upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, where he was greeted by Chinese officials. "On behalf of Kaduna and Nigeria, I extend my deepest gratitude to President Tinubu for championing this vision and to our Chinese partners for their unwavering commitment. We are resolute in our pursuit of investments that uplift our people, secure our tables, and propel Kaduna as Africa's agro-industrial beacon."

Marginalisation of Herdsmen Fueling Insecurity — Gov. Yahaya

The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, says insecurity across northern Nigeria has worsened largely because the country failed to understand and address the grievances that pushed many armed bandits to take up weapons.

In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Yahaya disclosed that the 19 northern governors have agreed to form a joint regional security coordination agency. Under the new arrangement, each state will contribute ₦1 billion monthly to boost collective efforts against k+dnapping, b@nditry, and the rising wave of school closures.

The decision was reached during the Northern Governors’ meeting earlier in the week, following renewed att+cks that have resulted in mass abd¥ctions and the shutdown of schools in several states. Yahaya noted that part of the region’s escalating security challenges stems from the historical marginalisation and unjust treatment of pastoralist communities, which he said created anger and frustration later exploited by criminal groups.

He stressed that resolving insecurity would require confronting these root causes, including issues of exclusion, lack of justice, and deepening economic hardship. The governor added that the new regional security framework will enhance intelligence-sharing, joint operations, and preventive strategies across all affected states, marking a major shift in how the region coordinates its response to v#olence and instability.

DINNING IN HONOUR: NIGERIAN ARMY CELEBRATES CADETS OF EC COURSE 2/2025 AT REGIMENTAL DINNER NIGHT

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu Nigerian Army Medal has commended cadets of Executive Commission Course 2/2025 for their tireless efforts, unwaivering dedication, and unrelenting passion for excellence as they prepare to commence a new phase of life in their career as commissioned officers. The COAS made this statement on Thursday, 4 December, 2025 at the regimental dinner night held at the AVM AO Ogundana Officers’ Mess Jaji in honour of the cadets.

The COAS speaking through the Commander Infantry Corps (CIC), Major General Godwin Mutkut noted that the cadets are coming into the Nigerian Army officers’ cadre at a most crucial period in the history of our nation. He added that the qualities imbued and knowledge gained will enhance their career.

Presenting the vote of thanks onbehalf of the cadets, the Battalion Senior Under Officer Suleiman Michika expressed the Nigerian Army for the opportunity to be commissioned as Officers and to the Nigerian Army School of Infantry for a rewarding training. He further stated that the cadets were ready to uphold the core values of the Nigerian Army.

The occasion brought Senior officers both serving and retired, especially past commandants of NASI and Commandants of NA schools within Kaduna and environs. The event climaxed with the presentation of souvenirs. Participants were treated to different cuisines to mark the ceremony.

SHAMSUDEEN UMAR
Captain
Acting Assistant Director
Army Public Relations
Nigerian Army School of Infantry
5 December 2025

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Sheikh Gumi: Foreign Powers Are Fueling Nigeria’s Insecurity

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Mahmud Abubakar Gumi has alleged that several major foreign powers are supporting armed groups and t+rrorists operating in Nigeria. According to him, the recent patterns of vi%lence indicate that foreign hands may be fueling the crisis

Sheikh Gumi Alleges Foreign Powers Are Supplying Terrorist Groups in Nigeria

Kaduna Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims recent coordinated attacks across Nigeria are being fuelled by powerful foreign actors supplying advanced weapons to terrorist groups. In a BBC Hausa interview, he links the renewed violence to external interference, criticises government resistance to dialogue efforts with bandits, and warns that the timing of attacks aligns with international narratives about Nigeria.

The Deputy Governor of Kaduna state Hadiza Balarabe has participated at a virtual meeting of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (#UNODC)

The Deputy Governor says the invitation reflects the strong and growing partnership between UNODC and Kaduna State, a partnership that has supported the efforts to confront the complex challenges of substance use with clarity, compassion and courage as for many years, the global response to substance use disorder has relied heavily on punishment.

This approach filled prisons but failed to heal our communities. That is why Kaduna State is choosing another path. recognizing that the cycle of addiction and incarceration is not a moral failure. It is a public health challenge that demands a humane, integrated answer. That answer is what we call “The Kaduna Model”.
A foundation rests firmly on human rights replacing restrictive colonial-era laws with the Kaduna State Mental Health Bill, which affirms mental health as a basic human right and shields our citizens from discrimination. The state transform the former Bureau for Substance Abuse into the Kaduna State Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Services Agency, KADSAMHSA, an institution with a unified mandate to oversee mental, neurological and substance use services. This transformation gave the people of Kaduna access to a system built on dignity, equity and care.
A defining element of The Kaduna Model is our Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) programme. Through technical partnership with the UNODC, Kaduna State became the first jurisdiction in Nigeria and the only one in Sub-Saharan Africa to implement this model at such a comprehensive scale.

Nigerian Troops Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna After Gun Battle, Recover Weapons

The Nigerian Army has rescued 10 kidnapped victims in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State after engaging abductors in an early-morning gun battle. The victims, taken from their farms on November 29, were freed unharmed during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation under Operation Peace Shield. Troops recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and ₦1.6 million believed to be ransom money. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to combating banditry across Kaduna and nearby states, where rural communities remain persistent targets.

BREAKING: The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation Peace Shield rescued 10 kidnapp€d women during a special operation in the early hours of Friday in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Terrorists Threaten Retaliation on Kaduna Community After Troops Kill Two, Seize Rifle and N1.6m

Residents of Ungwan Nungu in Kaduna State are gripped with fear after terrorists issued threats of a retaliatory attack following a military ambush that killed two insurgents and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and N1.6 million reportedly meant as ransom. The insurgents accused the community of tipping off soldiers and vowed in an audio message to return for revenge, demanding payment for the seized rifle and warning of imminent attacks on farms, roads, and homes. Despite recent military operations, villagers say they remain exposed and fear further assaults as the terrorists promise to strike within weeks.

Tension in Kaduna as Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest Emmanuel Ezema from Parish Residence

Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema, a priest at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Rumi, Kaduna State. According to the Catholic Diocese of Zaria, the priest was taken from his residence late on Tuesday, December 2, heightening fears amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. The diocese urged Christians to pray for his safe release as reactions on social media highlighted growing concerns over targeted attacks on clergy. The incident adds to a rising wave of kidnappings and violence across the country, leaving communities anxious and security agencies stretched thin.

Lagos Tops 2025 Ease of Doing Business Ranking as PEBEC Warns States on Urgent Reforms

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has released the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report, with Lagos leading at 85.6%, far ahead of other states. Kaduna, Oyo, FCT, and Ogun complete the top five, while Enugu, Plateau, Ekiti, Kano, and Nasarawa make the top ten. PEBEC says the ranking is based on hard administrative evidence across 16 indicators, highlighting gaps in power stability, investor aftercare, interstate trade rules, and MSME financing. The council warns that without urgent reforms, Nigerian businesses may continue relocating to more stable environments like Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya.

GOVERNOR UBA SANI CONGRATULATES CHRISTOPHER MUSA

The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), a son of the State, as Minister of Defence.

The Governor, in a press statement, says the nomination from a leader who has shown sustained commitment to national security is a clear vote of confidence in General Musa’s record, capacity, and dedication to duty.

He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the gesture, noting that it is directed not only to General Musa as an officer of the Nigerian Army, but also to the people of Kaduna State, who hold him in high regard.

Governor Uba Sani says the President’s action shows his recognition and reward for merit, and that the nomination strengthens the effort to improve the nation’s security framework at a time when the country has declared a state of emergency on insecurity.

Kaduna Government Withholds Federal Allocations From 23 LGAs for Months, Defying Supreme Court Autonomy Ruling




Kaduna State’s 23 local government councils have reportedly gone over three months without receiving their constitutionally mandated federal allocations, despite a July 2024 Supreme Court ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments. Sources told SaharaReporters that since Governor Uba Sani assumed office in 2023, councils have only received N10 million monthly for limited expenses, apart from salaries. Officials say the withheld funds have crippled basic administration, including payment of casual staff, security response, logistics, and community support. Some councils—particularly in insecurity-prone areas like Giwa, Birnin Gwari, Kachia, and Kagarko—are unable to conduct essential operations.

Local government insiders allege that media coverage has been muted due to political pressure and accuse the Ministry for Local Governments of diverting funds into private accounts. The financial crisis has reignited tensions between Governor Uba Sani and former governor Nasir El-Rufai, who recently accused Sani of mismanaging resources and diverting public funds. However, a Kaduna State House of Assembly report also indicts El-Rufai’s own administration for large-scale financial mismanagement, irregular contracts, and misuse of both domestic and foreign loans between 2015 and 2023. Councils now await the restoration of federal allocations to function according to the Supreme Court’s directive.