BREAKING: Bandits Kill Islamic Cleric in Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari, Abduct Seven Villagers Bandits on Wednesday killed an Islamic cleric in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, casting fresh doubt on recent claims that peace has returned to the area. The attack took place in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, where the victim, Mallam Muhammad Bello Abubakar, an Assistant Imam at the local Izala Mosque, was attacked and killed. During the same incident, seven villagers were reportedly abducted and taken to an unknown location. The killing has heightened fears among residents, who say insecurity remains a daily threat despite official assurances of improved safety. Question: Can claims of restored peace be trusted when attacks like this continue unchecked? #KadunaState #Insecurity #Banditry #NigeriaNews

News Brief: Gov Sani Mobilises Emergency Response To Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has ordered emergency support for passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train that derailed on Tuesday at Jere. The governor directed immediate medical treatment for the injured and provision of psycho-social support, assuring residents that the situation is under control. The Nigeria Railway Corporation confirmed six passengers sustained minor injuries and have been treated, though the total number of passengers onboard remains unclear. Passengers described the scene as chaotic, while military and security personnel were deployed to secure and evacuate stranded travelers. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the derailment. #AbujaKadunaTrain #KadunaState #TrainAccident

Brief: Tinubu Has Kept Faith With North On Campaign Promises — Gov Uba Sani. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Tinubu for staying true to his campaign promises to northern Nigeria, particularly in addressing the region’s deep-rooted insecurity. Speaking at a government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna, Governor Sani said Tinubu’s administration has provided critical support in reclaiming communities from bandits, restoring peace along key corridors like the Kaduna-Abuja highway, and reviving local economies long paralyzed by violence. He highlighted the President’s commitment to tackling exclusion, poverty, and neglect, which he said are the root causes of insecurity in the North. “President Tinubu has stood firmly with us. His leadership has brought tangible results, but we know more work still lies ahead,” Sani said. #Tinubu #UbaSani #KadunaState #Insecurity #NorthernNigeria #CampaignPromises #APC

Uba Sani Speaks Out: “I Have Not Collected A Single Loan In Two Years” Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has declared that he has not taken a single loan since assuming office two years ago. The statement comes amid growing public scrutiny over rising state debts across Nigeria. Speaking during a recent media briefing, Governor Sani emphasized his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline and sustainable governance. According to him, despite financial challenges, Kaduna State has managed its resources prudently without resorting to external borrowing. “We’ve focused on blocking leakages, increasing internally generated revenue, and investing wisely. Our development projects are funded through transparency and accountability, not loans,” he said. The governor’s remark has sparked mixed reactions, with some applauding his fiscal strategy while others question whether the state can meet its infrastructure and social development goals without borrowed funds. #UbaSani #KadunaState #NoLoans #FiscalDiscipline #GoodGovernance