Tag: Kaduna

NERC Slams N628.03m Fine On Eight DisCos + FULL LIST

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola Electricity Distribution Companies the sum of N628.03million for non-compliance with the capping of estimated billing for unmetered customers. The commission conveyed the sanction in a release on Thursday. It explained that the action was sequel to a review of billing practices between July and September 2024, which revealed that the affected DisCos failed to adhere to monthly energy caps issued by NERC. The fines represent five per cent of the gross overbilling during…

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Nigerian Community In Shock As Lightning Kills Herder, 12 Cows

Ganiyu Amodu

The Matuak Giwa community in the Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into mourning as a lightning strike, on Sunday, killed a herder and 12 cows. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday, explaining that the young herder was taking shelter from the rain alongside his cattle when the thunderstrike hit, killing them instantly. “The herder, along with 12 cows, died on the spot. It was a tragic occurrence that has left the community in…

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Kaduna State Records 32,297 Cases Of Tuberculosis In 2023

Ganiyu Amodu

The Kaduna State Government has said that 32,297 cases of the disease were detected in the state in 2023, but has improved in Tuberculosis case detection, and reduced the risk of spreading the disease. The State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume-Ahmed spoke at a press conference to mark World Tuberculosis day celebration in Kaduna on Thursday. She said Tuberculosis case detection in the state has increased, from 21,557 cases in 2022 to 32,297 in 2023. “This represents an increase of 49.8 per cent compared to 2022. This case detection rate…

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Terrorists Kidnap 87 In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Ganiyu Amodu

Terrorists again launched a ruthless assault on the Kajuru-Station Community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting 87 individuals on Sunday night. Harisu Dari, a member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, confirmed the incident, highlighting the terror that struck around 10 pm. According to eyewitness reports, the attackers not only abducted civilians but also pillaged shops, looting food items and other valuables. This marks another grim chapter in the escalating crisis, with this assault following closely on the heels of the abduction of 15 women and a man in…

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Head Teacher, Pupils Kidnapped As Bandits Invade Kaduna School

ADEOLA YUSUF

The climate of insecurity in the country heightened on Thursday as some bandits reportedly invaded the LEA Primary School, Kuriga in the troubled Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping scores of pupils. A resident of the community, said no fewer than 100 pupils were taken away by the bandits who stormed the town in large numbers, according to The Punch. It was also gathered that the head teacher of the school as well as other staff were among those abducted by the hoodlums. The ugly development happened on…

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Avoid Trips To Nigeria, Australia Warns Citizens

Ganiyu Amodu

The Australian government has warned its citizens to avoid travelling to Nigeria over the recent flooding that has ravaged some parts of the country. According to its travel advisory on the consulate’s website on Wednesday, over 20 states including Abuja, the nation’s capital were listed for Australians to avoid. The country also listed terrorism, kidnapping and other criminal activities as reasons for its nationals to reconsider making trips to the most African populous country. READ ALSO: Ukraine Removes Ambassador To Kazakhstan After Row With Moscow 45,000 litre Fuel Tanker Explodes…

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BREAKING: Kaduna Begins 4-Day Working Week for Public, Private Workers

Aliyu Aliyu

Governor Nasiru El-rufai of Kaduna State has approved the commencment of a four-day working week from December 1. Platforms Africa reports that the government of Kaduna State in a Statement said, in the interim, it will permit public servants to work from home on Fridays. Eventually, the new measure will also affect the organised private sector in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Muyiwa Adekeye, the Media Adviser to Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According to the statement, the measure is designed to help boost productivity,…

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3-day Thunderstorms, hazy weather To Rock Lagos, Abuja, Others – NiMet

Dawud Rabiu

Vital weather information about your state and 35 other Nigerian states in the next three days, according to NiMet   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, has predicted sunny and hazy atmosphere from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. “Except southern parts of Adamawa, southern Kaduna and Taraba state where isolated thunderstorm are expected during the afternoon and evening hours, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine should prevail over the North central states during the morning. “Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over…

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Major Kidnapped at NDA Found Dead, Other Slained Officers Identified +PHOTO

Dawood Rabiu

There were reports on Tuesday that an Officer kidnapped by bandits who invaded the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Kaduna State, simply identified as Major Dalung, has been killed. Platforms Africa gathered that the Major was found dead on Tuesday hours after his kidnap. The bandits had in the early hours of Tuesday broken into the NDA through its fence that was reported to have been breached. They shot dead two officers at the training school four aspiring Officers of the country’s three Services: Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian…

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BREAKING: 85-year old Emir Of Kajuru, 13 Family Members kidnapped

Aliyu Aliyu

“A day before the incident, the Emir summoned a security meeting; about a potential ploy to kidnap him but unfortunately, the security agents didn’t act on it.”   Armed bandits have reportedly kidnapped the Emir of Kajuru and 13 of his family members in a late night raid. Platforms Africa reports that Kajuru is an emirate about 30 minutes drive from Kaduna town, Northwest Nigeria. The 85 year old 2nd class Emir was kidnapped alongside three women, two of his grand children, 3 of his aides and 5 others.  …

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