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Shehu Sani responds to Elrufai’s Attacks on Tinubu,Says As Governor you didn’t practice what you are preaching to Tinubu. Former Senator representing Kaduna Central and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has accused former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, of criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu out of frustration and unmet personal expectations rather than genuine concern for democracy or citizens’ welfare. Sani made the remarks during an interview with journalists, where he argued that El-Rufai ignored democratic principles and human rights while in office but only began championing them after leaving power. According to him, El-Rufai’s eight-year administration in Kaduna State was characterised by repression, insecurity and deep division, leaving behind what he described as a troubling legacy. “El-Rufai forgot democracy and human rights when he was in power and remembered them only when he left office,” Sani said. “He planted tyranny and insecurity and is n...

Family Of Slain Student Plan Protest In Kaduna Over Alleged Neglect The family of late Ahmed Musa are set to embark on a mass protest in the city of Kaduna state following what they described as neglect in the part of the state government after the death of their beloved son. According to the father of the deceased, Comrade Musa Mohammed otherwise known as moonlight told our reporter that all promises made by the authority were broken, as justice suffered. The deceased who was a student of Government Technical College Malali, Kaduna was said to have been brutally killed in February 16th, 2025 by some students of the school. An experience that has left many from within and far in a state of dilemma, as the family of the late Ahmed Musa are yet to get justice. The father of the deceased who is a senior journalist explained that despite the horrible experience and the trauma, the school authority and the state government continued to show no concern over the matter. "The ...

Southern Kaduna Activist Blasts El-Rufai Over Comments on Insecurity A Southern Kaduna activist, Steven Kefas, has launched a blistering attack on former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent comments on national security and citizens’ wellbeing. El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State between 2015 and 2023, had taken to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to share a commentary titled “National Security, Justice, and the People’s Wellbeing: Reclaiming the Purpose of Power.” In the post, the former governor reflected on governance, justice, and the need for leaders to prioritise the safety and welfare of citizens. However, Kefas, a vocal rights advocate from Southern Kaduna, responded sharply, accusing El-Rufai of lacking the moral authority to speak on security matters. “You, amongst all people, do not have the moral standing to talk about security and the people’s wellbeing,” Kefas wrote on his X handle. “You are one of the architects of ...

The Senate of the National Assembly in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, generated controversy by removing or not making mandatory the clause for real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) result-viewing portal.   Political leaders and critics — including opposition parties, civil society groups, and activists — argue the move undermines electoral transparency and could erode trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. While some senators later clarified that electronic transmission remains permitted under the retained law and only the “real-time” wording was dropped, public outcry continues over fears of ambiguity and potential loopholes in the results process.   Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has not aligned fully with the Senate’s controversial adjustment on electronic transmission of election results. While the Senate’s version of the Electoral Act (Amen...

Poor Performance: Kaduna Elders Ask Senator Lawal Adamu to Account for Stewardship ... Accuses of him of Being only Visible on Social media  The Kaduna Central Elders Forum has asked Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, to render an account of his stewardship at the National Assembly, citing what it described as poor performance and weak engagement with constituents since his election. The elders accused the senator of being more visible on social media than in the communities he represents, saying his approach to representation has failed to address the pressing challenges facing Kaduna Central. In a statement jointly issued and signed by Mal. Inuwa Rigachikun and Mr Moses Bulus Madami, the forum described Senator Lawal Adamu as a lawmaker who relies largely on Facebook posts to communicate with constituents, rather than regular physical engagement, consultations and constituency outreach. “Our Kaduna senator appears to exist only...

80 Kurmin Wali Escapees Return Home Amid Tightened Security No fewer than 80 residents who escaped abduction two weeks ago in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and sought refuge in neighbouring communities have now returned to their homes following the deployment of reinforced security personnel to the area. Gurara Accord gathered that the return of the residents was made possible by sustained military operations targeting bandits’ hideouts in the surrounding communities. Report by Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum, disclosed that last Sunday, churches previously affected by the attacks resumed their weekly services in Kurmin Wali, indicating improved security in the community. However, 166 abductees are still being held in captivity, and their family members remain hopeful of their safe return following the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian Army in the general area and beyond. Security authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the operati...