Kaduna

NNPP Chairmen defects to LP in Kaduna

By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna At least nine (9) Ward Chairmen and  their supporters have defected from the New Nigerian People’s Party, (NNPP) to Labour Party, (LP) in Kaduna state. The Honourable Member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency and Nigerians, Hon. Ekene…

Anti-graft war: Kaduna NBA pledges support to EFCC

The Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged its support and assistance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in furtherance of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said this in…

NCDC confirms 1,534 cases of diphtheria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 1,534 cases of diphtheria have been confirmed in the country. It added that 4,160 suspected cases have been reported in 139 local government areas in 27 states. In its diphtheria situation…

Diphtheria outbreak: Death toll hits 13 in Kaduna

Deaths from the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Kaduna have reportedly risen to 13 according to the latest official figures. A breakdown shows 10 people have reportedly died from the disease in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State,…

Kaduna: Four yahoo boys bag two-year jail terms

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes, Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of  Emmanuel Ogbu (aka  Ewelina Ruminska), Cornelius Oyathekhua ( aka Collins Fredrick), Daniel Emmanuel ( aka Bob Matson) and Timmy Ebenezer before Justice Darius…

Court convicts man for internet fraud in Kaduna

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Okoroafor Alexander (aka Micheal White) before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna on a two count charge bordering on internet fraud. The…