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NEMA Trains Responders On Urban Flood Rescue

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced a refresher training to strengthen responders’ capacity for urban search and rescue during floods. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, said this on Wednesday,  in Kaduna while opening a refresher course on Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) for flooding. Suleiman said the training was designed to improve responders’ preparedness, skills and coordination. She said lessons from the 2022, 2024 and 2025 flood operations had exposed new challenges for rescue teams. “We are not just rescuing people from open water; we are navigating through urban settlements with submerged houses, collapsed walls, live electrical hazards and panicked populations,” she said. According to her, the changing nature of flood emergencies required updated skills, modern techniques and effective coordination among response agencies. She said the training would strengthen responders’ capacity in urban search and ...
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From Oshoba’s Legacy To A New Beginning: Mu’azu Takes Over Apapa Customs

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Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu has formally assumed duty as the 33rd Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, with a pledge to consolidate the Command’s achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, enforcement and institutional discipline.  A statement signed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Isah Sulaiman, dated Tuesday September 29, 2026, said that  the assumption-of-office and farewell ceremony, held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the Auditorium of the Apapa Area Command, was attended by heads of security and regulatory agencies, representatives of government agencies, terminal operators, shipping and business stakeholders, customs brokers and other partners of the Command, who delivered goodwill messages to the outgoing and incoming Controllers.  In his inaugural address, Comptroller Mu’azu described his appointment as “a great honour and privilege” and expressed appreciation to ...
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Beach Soccer: Kaduna Hosts Super Sand Eagles, Showcasing Uba Sani’s Commitment To Sports Development

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Kaduna State is witnessing renewed momentum in sports development as major sporting events continue to come to the state, alongside significant investments in sporting infrastructure under the administration of Governor Senator Uba Sani, CON. The State is currently hosting the Super Sand Eagles’ 23-day training camp, two international friendly matches against Senegal on 2nd and 4th October 2026, and the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Ghana on 10th October 2026.  The programme runs from 21st September to 14th October 2026. The development adds to ongoing efforts to strengthen Kaduna’s capacity to host major national and international sporting events.  Among the major projects is the complete reconstruction of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, with its spectator capacity being increased from about 16,000 to 33,000.  The Kaduna Township Stadium, formerly known as Ranchers Bees Stadium, has also undergone comprehensive renovation under the ad...
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KASH International Festival Set To Celebrate Nigeria’s Cultural Diversity, Music, Food, Fashion, Heritage

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KASH International Festival, a groundbreaking cultural celebration designed to showcase the rich diversity, lifestyles, traditions, fashion, food, music and dances of Nigeria and Africa, has been officially announced for December 2026. The festival is being convened by Michael Damilola Babalola, with the vision of creating a platform where people from different socio-political, cultural and economic backgrounds can come together to celebrate the beauty of diversity and the cultural heritage that connects communities across Nigeria and beyond. Addressing a press conference at the weekend in Kaduna, Babalola said that  at the heart of the festival is KASH, a foremost entertainment company that has, for years, played a significant role in keeping Kaduna’s entertainment and social scene vibrant.  "KASH has supported and provided platforms for virtually all categories of creatives within the city and is also the owner of the popular KASHLIFESTYLE Night Hub, a major ente...
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Kaduna Records Outstanding Showing At North-West Zonal Elimination

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Kaduna State has recorded an impressive performance at the North-West Zonal Elimination of the National Intermediate Games, held from September 9 to 12,  2026 at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, securing qualification in six team-sport disciplines. The competition, hosted by Kaduna State under the administration of Governor Senator Uba Sani, CON, through the Ministry of Sports Development, brought together five North-West states: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara. Kaduna finished first in Beach Volleyball (Male and Female), Volleyball Female, Handball Male, Cricket (Male and Female), Hockey and Basketball, while placing second in Volleyball Male. The strong performance underscores Kaduna’s growing strength in grassroots sports and the State Government’s commitment to talent identification, athlete development and welfare. Speaking on the achievement, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs. Dorcas Inti Benjamin Tanko, commended Go...
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CMF Congratulates Tom Garba On His Appointment As Executive Director, KSMC TV

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The Christian Media Forum (CMF) has congratulates one of its own, Mr. Tom Garba, Publisher of TG News, on his well-deserved appointment as the Executive Director of Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Television. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by its National President and Secretary, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson and Andrew Ibrahim Mshelia respectively, dated September 11, 2026. "This appointment is a testament to Mr. Garba's sterling track record as a seasoned, fearless and principled journalist, whose commitment to truth, grassroots reporting, professionalism and community development has distinguished him in the Nigerian media landscape. "Through TG News, Mr. Garba has revolutionized digital journalism in Kaduna, Adamawa and the entire Northern region, amplifying the voice of the voiceless, promoting accountability and upholding the highest ethical standards of the profession. His values of integrity, diligence and service align perfectly ...
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Ports Must Serve Lawful Commerce, Industrial Growth, Prosperity Of Nigeria - Customs CG

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*Hails Apapa Command  The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,  has emphasized that the nation's ports must serve lawful commerce, industrial growth,  leading to prosperity of the country. He expressed this, at a press briefing unveiling seizures recorded at the Apapa Area Command, on Thursday September 10, 2026. "Let me also commend the officers and men of the Apapa Area Command for the  vigilance and professionalism that produced these results, and I thank the NDLEA,  NAFDAC and our international partners for their cooperation. Our ports must serve  lawful commerce, industrial growth and the prosperity of this country. "They must not  serve as transit points for narcotics, for controlled drugs, for equipment that threatens  our security, or for goods that endanger the health of Nigerians," he said. He assured that the service will continue to hold that line, and they ask the public and the...
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