Author: Israel Bulus
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Women Initiate for Sustainable Environment, partnered with Nenu Engineering Limited and the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment to distribute clean cookstoves to 400 women in Kaduna. The initiative, supported by the Federal Ministry of Environment and Women’s Earth Alliance, aimed at raising awareness on the benefits of clean cookstoves in preserving the environment and reducing health risks. The Executive Director of WISE, Mrs. Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, emphasized the importance of clean cookstoves in combating global warming and preventing smoke-related illnesses. The distribution of over 60,000 clean cookstoves across Nigeria has helped empower women and promote a healthier cooking…
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has set the date for the upcoming elections in the 23 Local Government Areas of the State on October 19, 2024. Chairperson Hajara Mohammed announced the date during a meeting with political parties and stakeholders in the State, highlighting the end of the current council members’ tenure on October 31. KADSIECOM will oversee the elections for chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and councillors in the state as per the KAD-SIECOM Law 2024. The election is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Kaduna. The 2024 election guidelines and…
Tragedy struck in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kaduna State, as six teenagers drowned in the Mbang river while returning from writing a Junior WAEC exam. The victims, students of Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai, were full of hope and excitement before meeting their untimely death. With three bodies already recovered and buried, the community still searches for the remaining missing students. The National Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association, Pastor Simon Ishaku, called for urgent assistance from the government to provide essential facilities like schools, hospitals, access roads, and bridges to prevent future tragedies in the community. Despite the pleas…
Gully Erosion Cuts Off Tsoriyang Bridge in Kaduna The Tsoriyang bridge along Zonkwa Madakiya road in Kaduna, linking several communities and Kafanchan town, has been cut off by gully erosion according to Yabo Ephraim, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Executive Chairman of Zango Kataf Local Government Area. This has posed a challenge to motorists, making the area impassable. Commuters are advised to take alternative routes for safety. Zonkwa-Madakiya road is a crucial route to access Jema’a Local Government Area. Efforts are underway by the Council Chairman, Francis Sani Zimbo, to address the collapsed bridge. Local resident…
The Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, Released Safely The Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ukeh, who was kidnapped from St Thomas Parish in Kaduna, has been released just 24 hours after his abduction. The Director of Communications, Rev. Fr. Okafor Tochukwu, confirmed this in a statement on Monday night. Fr. Ukeh was taken from the Parish Rectory in the early hours of Sunday. However, he was safely returned to his parish community on Monday night, to the relief of everyone involved. Rev. Fr. Okafor expressed gratitude for the support and prayers that helped secure Fr. Ukeh’s safe…
Recent attacks by bandits in Dutsinma and Safana local government areas of Katsina State resulted in the tragic deaths of over 30 individuals, as confirmed by Katsina State Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Aliyu. The affected villages include Tashar Kawai Mai Zurfi, Sabon Gari Unguwar Banza, and several others where innocent victims were brutally killed on Tuesday. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to apprehend the perpetrators, with additional security measures being implemented to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The affected residents have been forced to seek refuge in neighboring villages due to the ongoing insecurity in…