Joy filled the air in Kaduna as 100 widows and orphans received free housing units from the Adashe Women Housing and Empowerment Society, marking a major milestone in one of Nigeria’s emerging social housing initiatives.

The homes, located in Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area, were officially handed over by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Umma Sani, whose emotional personal story inspired the project.

A Dream Rooted in Pain and Purpose

Dr. Sani, who lost her father at the age of one and grew up as the last of eleven children, said her difficult childhood—marked by frequent evictions and homelessness—fuelled her desire to provide shelter for vulnerable women and children.

“Today, 100 women have been given more than a home; they have been given shelter, peace, and an environment where they can raise their children,” she said.

She disclosed that the project was made possible through a collaboration involving:

• Adashe Women Housing and Empowerment Society

• Family Homes Funds

• Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning

The initiative, she added, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on affordable and inclusive housing.

More Than Shelter: A Path to Empowerment

Dr. Sani emphasised that the housing scheme goes beyond providing accommodation.

“We empowered them with starter packs and even gave them pens to start their businesses. The idea is not just to give houses but to give them the tools to stand on their feet,” she said.

She expressed satisfaction with the beneficiaries’ commitment throughout the training programme that preceded the allocations.

The CEO described the Kaduna project as a pilot, adding that the model will be replicated in all 36 states.

Government, Partners Commend Project

Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of Kaduna State’s Ministry of Housing Development, Shehu Salisu, said both federal and state governments remain committed to delivering housing solutions for the vulnerable.

He urged beneficiaries to maintain the facilities to encourage future interventions.

Also addressing attendees, the Managing Director of Family Homes Funds Ltd., Abdul Muktar, highlighted the organisation’s ongoing projects in Ibadan—targeting families of fallen military heroes—and Calabar, designed for the less privileged.

Beneficiaries Express Gratitude

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Sarah Owojere, described receiving a home as “a dream come true,” explaining that she previously lived in unsafe conditions and experienced recurrent flooding.

“I am very happy and appreciative. God has really granted my heart’s desires,” she said.

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The Abuja–Kaduna–Kano (A2) highway is one of Nigeria’s most critical transport corridors, linking the Federal Capital Territory to the North-West and extending trade routes toward North Africa. It also forms part of the Lagos–Algiers Trans-African Highway, connecting Nigeria’s northern corridor to continental commerce.

Major Route:

Abuja – Gwagwalada – Jere – Kagarko – Rijana – Kaduna – Zaria (linking Sokoto and Jos) – Kano (extending about 11km to Aminu Kano International Airport)

Project Details:

• Commencement: 2018
• Length: ~375 km dual carriageway, divided into three main sections
• Features:
  • Solar-powered street lighting
  • CCTV surveillance system
• Revised Cost: ₦761 billion
• Expected Completion: June 2026

Source: Punch

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The Federal Government has terminated the reconstruction and expansion contract for the Mararaba–Keffi dual carriageway awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company, citing negligence and failure to comply with approved engineering designs despite repeated warnings.

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, announced that local contractors with proven competence will now handle the project to ensure timely delivery and adherence to standards. He expressed displeasure over the contractor’s poor performance, noting that the slow pace of work has caused severe hardship for commuters and residents along the corridor.

Umahi, who visited the site with the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, and senior officials of the ministry, met with Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Ahmed Wadata, and other stakeholders at the Keffi flyover to review the project’s progress.

“We cannot continue to tolerate uncooperative contractors who delay projects and ignore directives,” Umahi stated, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering world-class and durable road infrastructure.

In a related development, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani held a strategic meeting with Umahi in Abuja to review the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway project, focusing on accelerating work on the Abuja–Jere–Kaduna segment, a critical route serving millions of Nigerians daily.

Sani described the expressway as an economic corridor vital to Northern Nigeria’s development and aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to modernise infrastructure and enhance national competitiveness. Umahi commended the governor’s proactive involvement and disclosed that contractors have been directed to operate double shifts to fast-track completion without compromising quality.

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This move, approved by NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, follows a detailed assessment that identified critical equipment shortages in some regional offices. In a statement released Tuesday, the agency emphasized that the deployment is part of its wider mission to improve disaster preparedness and enhance life-saving capabilities nationwide.

“Given the growing threat of climate-related disasters, especially floods, it is crucial that our teams have the right tools to deliver timely and effective medical support,” Mrs. Umar stated.

The newly deployed MICU ambulances come equipped with comprehensive emergency medical systems, including oxygen delivery, patient monitoring, suction devices, and essential life-support equipment. These advanced features are designed to stabilize patients during evacuation and transit to hospitals, significantly boosting survival prospects during crises.

According to the agency, the choice of Kaduna, Owerri, and Uyo was informed by vulnerability assessments and regional logistics, ensuring resources are positioned where they are most urgently needed.

This initiative aligns with NEMA’s broader strategy to strengthen disaster management infrastructure across the country. Alongside new equipment, the agency continues to conduct community sensitization programs, flood simulation drills, and coordination meetings with key stakeholders to improve readiness at the local level.

With forecasts warning of potentially severe flooding in multiple states, NEMA has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and reducing disaster impacts through robust planning and swift interventions.

The agency urged communities to stay informed and cooperate with emergency authorities, stressing that collective action remains vital to reducing the risks and consequences of natural disasters.

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The deployment, approved by NEMA Director General Zubaida Umar, follows a recent assessment that identified critical operational gaps in some regional offices. According to a statement released by the agency’s Press Unit on Tuesday, the initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen disaster response infrastructure at the sub-national level.

“As climate-related emergencies, particularly flooding, become more frequent and severe, it is imperative that our emergency teams are fully equipped to deliver rapid, life-saving interventions,” Mrs. Umar stated.

Each MICU ambulance comes fitted with advanced life-support equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, patient monitoring technology, suction kits, and other critical tools designed to stabilise patients en route to medical facilities. The deployment was guided by detailed vulnerability analyses and logistical planning.

NEMA emphasised that this effort forms part of its wider commitment to building a resilient disaster management framework across the country.

With meteorological forecasts warning of potentially severe flooding in multiple states, the agency is accelerating its preparedness measures ranging from the upgrade of response infrastructure to community engagement programs and simulation drills.

The agency reiterated its commitment to working collaboratively with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responses to emergencies, thereby safeguarding lives and livelihoods amid growing climate threats.

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The Director General of the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS), Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, revealed this in a statement issued over the weekend. Dr. Ibrahim highlighted that the Uba Sani administration has introduced a new framework aimed at preventing future disputes by integrating existing settlements into new government layouts.

To ease the financial burden on landowners, Governor Sani has approved several incentives, including a 15% discount on ground rent for early payments, installment options for customers with outstanding debts, and a 20% discount for those paying five years in advance. These measures are designed to facilitate land ownership amid ongoing economic challenges.

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Dr. Ibrahim also disclosed that KADGIS is undergoing a digital transformation to expedite the processing of land titles. The goal is to issue 200 certificates of occupancy (CofOs) weekly, with 24,000 certificates already signed and ready for collection.

Additionally, Governor Sani has allocated plots of land to law enforcement officers, government staff, political appointees, and party executives as recognition for their service. The allocation includes compensations and direct selections, totaling 5,453 plots distributed across various locations from 2020 to 2024.

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To further boost land acquisition and development, KADGIS is creating new layouts in different areas and regularizing 25 urban zones. Dr. Ibrahim assured clients that enhanced services, including global access to payment options and increased security for public documents, will be provided. He also called for support for the less privileged, particularly those with customary land titles, to assist them in obtaining certificates of occupancy.

The Kaduna State Government remains committed to addressing land disputes and promoting fair access to land ownership for its residents.

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Speaking to journalists on Monday, Usman Mazadu, the executive secretary of the agency, lamented the flash floods caused by torrential rainfall in the state.

He said the persistent rainfall has led to rising water levels and severe overflow of nearby rivers.

Mazadu said the state government has taken measures such as desilting drainages and conducting sensitization campaigns to mitigate the impact of the flood.

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The executive secretary urged people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer places until the rainy season ends.

Mazadu also encouraged farmers to utilize the alternative land provided by the government or transplant their crops to higher grounds.

The federal government had warned that 148 LGAs in 31 states were at risk of severe flooding from April to November 2024.

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It added that 249 LGAs in 36 states, including the federal capital territory (FCT), fall within the “moderate flood risk states”.

On August 15, NEMA said 227,494 people and damaged 32,837 houses in 27 states were affected by flooding.

The agency added that flood disasters damaged 16,488 hectares of farmlands in the affected states.

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The list was part of ‘Dubai Unlocked,’ a six-month probe of UAE’s booming and secretive property market led by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) together with more than 70 media partners.

Quoting the Dubai Land Department, the report listed Nigerians as the second-highest foreign purchasers of Dubai properties after Indians.

Two former governors of Kaduna, Ahmed Makarfi and Nasir El-Rufai, were listed among Nigerian property owners in Dubai.

While Makarfi is said to own a Burj Khalifa property valued at $822,016, El-Rufai reportedly owns a four-bedroom flat valued at $193,084 at Al Hebiah Third.

Interestingly, one year before this investigation was conducted, El-Rufai claimed that the only house he owns anywhere in the world is in Kaduna.

In an interview on a local radio station, El-Rufai specifically said he did not siphon the state’s money to Dubai. He also challenged his predecessors in the state to swear that they did not steal from Kaduna’s treasury.

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“I am happy that we constructed qualitative roads that would last for years. Not those kinds of roads they have constructed in the past, which after two years, after two rainy seasons, the roads would be bad.

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“We still have work to do. Our plan is that we want all roads in Kaduna to be tarred. Anyone who comes to Kaduna wouldn’t see a muddy road. The people can see that we executed those projects with the loan we secured. We didn’t siphon the money to Dubai and buy houses or go to Jabi Road and build a mansion.

“We aren’t like such people. I became the Governor of Kaduna State with only one house located at Danja Street in Unguwan Sarki Kaduna. I have completed my tenure, Alhamdulillah…that is my only house. I don’t have any other house. I didn’t build a mansion. I don’t even need it.”

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This incident follows the recent abduction of 15 women and a man in the same local government area.

Kajuru and Chikun LGs have seen a surge in kidnapping incidents in recent weeks, causing widespread tension. Security operatives are yet to be deployed to the affected community, leaving residents traumatized.

READ ALSO: FG Calls for Safe, Unconditional Release of Abducted Kaduna School Children

Over the past two weeks, more than 172 villagers have been kidnapped in the area. Efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.

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On Thursday, suspected terrorists abducted about 287 pupils from the LEA Primary School in Kuriga town, Chukun Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

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Professor Tahir, speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Nigeria, urged security agencies and the Kaduna State government to take immediate action to ensure the safe return of the pupils before the commencement of the Muslim fasting season (Ramadan).

He disclosed plans for the Ministry to visit the school and liaise with security agencies, the school administration, and some parents of the abducted pupils.

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The Minister expressed concern that incidents like this contribute to low school enrollment, leading to a rise in out-of-school children in the country.

Professor Tahir reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the Safe School initiative, collaborating with security agencies and other stakeholders to enhance the security of schools nationwide.

He also called on security agencies to swiftly implement President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to rescue the abducted pupils.

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