Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, attended the wedding fatiha of Ms Halima Junaid, the granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mr Walid Muazu, the son of Iyan Katagum. News Point Nigeria reports that the wedding was held at the Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, in the Kaduna metropolis. Shettima was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia; the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal; the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali; and Rep. Lawal Zannah. The Vice-President stood for the bride, Halima Junaid, while Alhaji Shehu Mauzu stood for…
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THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that its 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all interested aspirants despite the widespread endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. News Point Nigeria reports that the clarification was made by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, during an interactive session with journalists at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Argungu, while the APC’s leadership, including the National Working Committee (NWC), the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, and the National Assembly leadership under Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…
A MIDNIGHT tragedy struck Karauka area of Zaria city on Wednesday when a mud wall collapsed on a family, killing a mother and three of her children in their sleep. News Point Nigeria reports that the victims have been identified as Mallama Habiba Nuhu, her two daughters, Hauwa’u Nuhu and Aina’u Nuhu, and her grandson, Za’uma. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened between 3:30am and 4:00am, after ceaseless rainfall weakened a neighbour’s mud wall, causing it to cave in on the victims’ room. A relative of the deceased, Mallam Ahmed Ibrahim, narrated the harrowing scene, explaining that Mallam Nuhu Dogara,…
KADUNA State Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki has reacted to the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s victory in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency describing it as “proof of Governor Uba Sani’s inclusive governance and people-centered policies.” Maiyaki was responding to questions from newsmen as after the announcement of election results of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency as well as Zaria Kewaye and Basawa State Assembly Constituencies. He said the result reflects the trust communities in Kaduna now repose in the leadership of Gov Uba Sani and the ruling party, noting that the triumph was both “historic and symbolic,” representing the breaking of…
THE Kaduna State Government has dismissed the allegation by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) coalition that it planned to sabotage the forthcoming by-elections in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and state constituencies in Zaria and Sabon-Gari. The state government described the claim as “laughable lies” by “political leftovers” of a former governor, Nasir El-Rufai. At a news conference on Thursday attended by the former governor, the coalition, led by ADC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Jafaru Sani, accused the APC-led government in Kaduna of plotting to rig the elections through the mass recruitment of thugs, bribery of…
PALPABLE tension engulfed Barnawa, a bustling suburb in Kaduna South Local Government Area, on Monday evening after a young man was allegedly shot dead by an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). News Point Nigeria reports that the incident triggered angry protests, road blockades, and the shutdown of popular entertainment spots. According to eyewitnesses, the victim described by locals as a “quiet and hardworking young man” was hit by a stray bullet during an NDLEA operation targeting a suspected drug dealer. The fatal shooting occurred near the Barnawa Market junction, an area well-known for its vibrant nightlife.…
A DEVASTATING fuel tanker explosion on Monday morning in Dan Magaji, Zaria, has left multiple people dead and several others injured, in what witnesses describe as one of the most harrowing road disasters the community has seen in years. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident occurred around 8:30am near Rochas Foundation School, along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass between Kwangila and Dan Magaji. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, the accident involved two fuel-laden tankers and two passenger-filled Volkswagen Golf cars. Eyewitnesses say the collision triggered a chain reaction of five successive explosions, sending fireballs into the air and…
IN a startling development, the Kaduna State Police Command has uncovered military-grade unexploded bombs and a cache of ammunition hidden inside a consignment of scrap waste transported from Borno State—a region known for persistent insurgency threats. The explosives and arms were discovered at a scavenger company situated in the Kudandan Industrial Area of Kaduna South Local Government Area, according to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Wednesday made available to News Point Nigeria. The recovery was made on August 2, 2025, after the police received credible intelligence regarding suspicious items being stored at…
SIX years after the mysterious disappearance of political commentator and university lecturer Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, human rights organisation Amnesty International and the activist’s family have sharply criticised the Federal Government over what they describe as a “shameful silence” and lack of accountability in resolving the case. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna to mark the sixth anniversary of Dadiyata’s abduction, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, described the incident as symbolic of Nigeria’s increasing hostility toward dissent and free expression. “His family waited that night, hoping he’d walk back in. They waited the…
A HIGH-LEVEL two-day interactive session hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has concluded in Kaduna with a strong call for deeper government-citizen engagement and renewed national unity. Held from July 29 to 30, 2025, at Arewa House, Kaduna, the session themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizen Engagement for National Unity” brought together leading voices from government, traditional institutions, academia, civil society, the private sector, and the security architecture. The forum was attended by top government officials, including Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who led the federal delegation. Also present were the…
FORMER presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has received several defectors into the party in Kano State. News Point Nigeria reports that the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement disclosed this on Friday via his official X handle. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State is of the NNPP. “Yesterday was a momentous occasion, as I received thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP),” he stated. Speaking at the event, he promised the defectors “equitable treatment and cooperation” in NNPP. Kwankwaso promised the defectors “equitable treatment and cooperation”…
KADUNA State Governor, Uba Sani, on Monday commissioned newly built homes for victims of banditry under the Phase 1 of the Qatar Sanabil Project, a partnership between the Kaduna State Government and Qatar Charity. The project, which also includes a school, a clinic, and a shopping complex, is aimed at restoring dignity and rebuilding lives of families affected by years of insecurity in the state. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Governor Sani declared the initiative as one of the most meaningful actions of his administration. “This is not just about unveiling buildings,” he said. “It is a solemn act of…
THE Kaduna State police command has arrested a 34-year-old suspected bandit kingpin, Mati Bagio, after eleven years of being trailed by security agencies. In a statement, the spokesman of the command, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the suspect, a resident of Unguwan Galadima in Shika District of Giwa local government area, had been on the wanted list of the police for eleven years, and also said to have led a criminal gang that terrorised communities across Kaduna and Katsina States for years. According to the police, Bagio was said to have carried out multiple attacks in Giwa, Hunkuyi, Faskari, Dandume and…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission through its Special Control Unit against Money Laundering has sealed Hampton Hilton Hotel and Apartments in Kaduna for failing to comply with key provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism regulations of the Financial Action Task Force for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions. In a statement on Monday, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed that the action followed repeated infractions by the hotel, uncovered during compliance evaluations conducted by SCUML. He said the first evaluation carried out on June…
KANO State has thrown its weight behind the creation of an additional state from its current boundaries and the establishment of 26 new local government areas, as part of far-reaching proposals submitted to the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review. Presenting Kano’s position at the North West zonal public hearing of the Constitution amendment exercise in Kaduna on Saturday, Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulssalam Gwarzo said the moves were necessary to bring governance closer to the people and address rising developmental demands. He argued that with Kano’s burgeoning population and vast landmass, carving out another state was long overdue,…
FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and dismissed speculation of a strained relationship with President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Trust TV’s 30 Minutes programme on Tuesday, Buhari’s spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, said there is no formal disagreement between the two leaders or between their respective administrations. Quoting Buhari, Shehu said, “I will never be ungrateful, I will never betray the party that gave me two terms in office.” He stressed that Buhari remains grateful to the APC for providing the platform that led to his election after three failed attempts. “APC came…
SECURITY Watch Network for Good Governance, chaired by Abdullahi Maikano, has commended the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Nigerian Military for their continued efforts in combating insecurity across the country. In a statement on Monday, the group praised the NSA’s strategic coordination of Nigeria’s national security architecture, which has continued to yield tangible results in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and violent crime. This commendation followed the latest nationwide operations by the Nigerian Army between June 25 and 26, 2025, which led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery of a large cache of weapons…
NO fewer than 7,646 inmates have been released from correctional centres across the country between January 2022 and June 2025, as federal and state governments intensify efforts to address chronic overcrowding in the custodial centres. Our correspondent gathered on Friday that the releases, which were carried out by state and federal authorities, chief judges, and non-governmental organisations, reflect a growing trend in decongestion initiatives. According to data from various media reports by our correspondent, 707 inmates were released in 2022, 4,678 in 2023 and 1,843 in 2024. A total of 418 inmates have been freed as of mid-2025. The mass…
NIGERIA has been ranked the third most powerful military force in Africa, according to the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The report, which evaluates the military capabilities of 145 countries worldwide, places Nigeria behind only Egypt and Algeria on the continent. The ranking, cited by VANGUARD, uses over 60 indicators to assess a country’s military strength. These include active and reserve troop numbers, diversity of weapon systems, defense budget, logistics, and geographical positioning. Egypt retained its position as Africa’s top military force, ranking 19th globally, while Algeria followed at 26th. Nigeria climbed to 31st place globally, reflecting ongoing efforts…
GOVERNOR Uba Sani of Kaduna State has disclosed that 22 suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 12 indigenes of the state in neighbouring Plateau State last Saturday. The governor stated on Monday this when he visited the surviving victims of the attack at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. He described the killing of the 12 Kaduna-born wedding guests in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State as barbaric. He said he has been in touch with Plateau’s Governor Caleb Mutfwang and President Bola Tinubu to ensure that all those involved in the…