Intrigues over regional security outfits leadership newspaper. Politics in kaduna state, people of zaria and governor mukhtar yero by ibraheem a. Malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state is a polygamist and he. Sunny olorunmola, has accused men of the special antirobbery squad sars of beating to death john okon, a cook at the kaduna residence of governor ibrahim dankwambo of gombe state. Nigeria governors to self isolate, take test ngf chair. Politics in kaduna state, people of zaria and governor. The subject matter couldnt have been more topical, considering the fact that the peoples democratic party, pdp, has made the destruction of the buhari persona the focus of its political campaign. Kaduna deputy governors wife to promote girl child education.
The following table presents a list of nigeria s state governors. Hadiza will become soyinka and achebe combined, beams elrufai. The governor s wife, hadiza isma elrufai announced this on twitter on saturday evening. Elrufai says tomato jos investment confirms kaduna state businessfriendliness. Wife of the executive governor click on each plus sign to view the details her excellency wife of the executive governor barrister mrs. Hadiza, wife of nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state, says her. Sep 11, 2019 governor nasir elrufai has flagged off the annual kaduna arts and book festival, initiated to encourage literary arts and talents. The wives of the kaduna and niger state governors have commended mtn nigeria for supporting the fight against breast cancer in nigeria the commendation was given during the mtn pink polo. Nigeria records worrying increase, tally now 782 cases. The kaduna state governor argued that the competence has to be taken up in place of zoning as nigeria cannot afford towing same path again.
In her welcome address, hajiya hadiza nasir elrufai, the wife of the kaduna state governor and the chief host of the event, called for concerted efforts from all key stakeholders in the fight. Kaduna state, nigeria overview, history and summary. Wife of kaduna state governor, hadiza elrufai tee off golf tournament in kaduna state. Ahead of his inauguration as kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai on wednesday announced the appointments of key officials in his incoming government. Kaduna state governor, muktar yero, has nominated nuhu bajoga as the deputy governor of the state the states commissioner of. About forefront nigeria forefront is a nigerian media platform that is committed to providing cutting edge news, analyses and investigative stories with the sole aim of engaging issues that are of interest to the development of our nation. According to him, okon, 32, died as a result of injuries sustained from beatings by the sars operatives after he was accused of stealing four television sets. Kaduna politics september 30, 2014 among these elected civilian governors of kaduna state, who do you think the people kaduna state will not forget in terms of developmental project and who is the most corrupt leader. Also, the committee will work to ensure that all the perpetrators of the violence are brought to book. My husband now wears two wristwatches, says elrufais wife. In 1967 this was split up into six states, one of which was the northcentral state, whose name was changed to kaduna state in 1976. Amina yakowa, widow of the later governor of kaduna state, sir patrick yakowa, gained ground yesterday with northern traditional rulers and elders making. Kaduna state first lady launched the book an abundance of scorpions joel ajayi abuja. A person shall be eligible for the office of governor if he or she is a citizen of nigeria by birth, at least 35 years of age, is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party.
Full list of the elected governors in nigeria 20152019. Dec 27, 2012 politics in kaduna state, people of zaria and governor mukhtar yero by ibraheem a. Kaduna state governor news latest breaking stories and. This is a list of administrators and governors of kaduna state. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has extended the quarantine orders being enforced in the state for another 30 days, the governors spokesperson, muyiwa. The governor, in a congratulatory message he issued on.
Malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state is a polygamist and he is proud to flaunt it as he showed off his three wives at his recent 60th birthday celebration in kaduna. The crisis within the all progressives congress apc in kaduna state turned messier, yesterday, as governor nasir elrufai ordered the demolition of a factional headquarters of the party. Dr okezie ikpeazu abia, aminu tambuwal sokoto, jide sanwoolu lagos, rotimi akeredolu ondo, prince dapo abiodun ogun, atiku bagudu kebbi, abubakar badaru jigawa, and dr hadiza balarabe, deputy governor of kaduna state. Kaduna state government lets make kaduna great again. Governors sani bello of niger state, nasir elrufai of kaduna state and bala mohammed of bauchi state have taken to social media to mourn and react to kyaris death. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has extended the quarantine orders being enforced in the state for another 30 days, the governors spokesperson, muyiwa adekeye, said in a statement. Kaduna deputy governor emirs, elders make case for. Sep 28, 2016 governor nasir elrufai is not afraid to set the pace wherever he finds himself and he has done it again, as report has it that his son pictured above has been enroled in a public school in kaduna state, where hes the governor. Governor nasir elrufai of kaduna state has tested positive for coronavirus. Discussing the book, isma said she got motivated following the exile of her. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, tests positive for. The state is the successor to the old northern region of nigeria, which had its capital at kaduna.
As part of her determination to impacts many peoples life in nigeria, africa and the rest of the world, the wife of kaduna state governor, mrs hadiza isma elrufia, has launched a book to ameliorate the plight of women especially in. Kaduna state governor news latest breaking stories and top. Dec 04, 2016 the wives of the kaduna and niger state governors have commended mtn nigeria for supporting the fight against breast cancer in nigeria the commendation was given during the mtn pink polo. Nasir elrufai the man, his book and nigeria duration. In his book, elrufai reflected on a life in public service to nigeria, the. Anna mbasughun darius ishaku, wife of the taraba state governor was born on the 24th of august, 1957. Kaduna gets new deputy governor premium times nigeria. My present wife was my wife when i was the governor of kaduna state.
Kdsg and arla break ground for damau milk farm project. Hope uzodinma sets another record, purchases security vehicles for imo state. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has commended the appointment of amina mohammed as the deputy secretarygeneral of the united nations. This was further divided in 1987, losing the area now part of katsina state. Apr, 2015 before the list you might like checking full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 20142015 tenure now i have tried my best to provide you the full list of all the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 after 2015 general election and below is the full list of the newly 2015 elected governors in nigerian 36 states including their. Kaduna governor, elrufai tests positive for coronavirus. Kaduna state was created on 27 may 1967 as north central state and on 17 mar 1976 was renamed kaduna state. Jun 05, 2016 there, she divided the forum into the northern governors wives forum headed by zamfara state governors wife, asmau abdulaziz yari and the southern governors wives forum chaired by imo. Apart from being fluent in hausa and english, she also speaks french. Jun 28, 2017 the wife of the kaduna state deputy governor, mrs ladi bantex, has renewed commitment to address the plight of women in the state by promoting girl child education through her ngo. Waziri in a news item published by saharareporters on the 20th december, 2012 titled, factions in southern kaduna. Fireworks with kaduna state governor nasir elrufai part 2 tvc nigeria. Sokoto abuzz over deputy governors sons wedding in kaduna.
The first wife and first lady of the state is hadiza isma from kano, who was born 21 june 1960. I want to begin by thanking the coalition for change for inviting me to present this paper on the man, buhari. Outrage as governor elrufai demolishes apc factions. Wife of kaduna governor, hadiza elrufai, makes uturn. Governors mandate congratulates hope uzodinma, asks imolites to projects hope uzodinma sets another record, purchases security vehicles for imo state.
She has also written a book an abundance of scorpions, described. Outrage as governor elrufai demolishes apc factions office. Ganduje named members of the committee to include governors of kaduna, zamfara, taraba, benue, adamawa, edo, plateau, oyo, and ebonyi states. The governor said, the committee will work with the federal government to address the violence. Wife of executive governor taraba state government. Gombe to begin construction of madaki bamusa yelenguruza road. He later became the minister of the fct in nigeria, and the governor of kaduna state. Full list of the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 last. A minister appointed by the president oversees affairs in the federal capital territory. The secretariat, obafemi awolowo way, ikeja, lagos state, nigeria. With the recent launch of an abundance of scorpions in abuja, a novel written by the wife of kaduna state governor, hadiza isma elrufai, the literary. Trump okays 60day ban on immigrants seeking permanent us status. Okon and his wife, mrs joy lived within the premises of dankwanbos private residence located along pola road, off.
Kaduna on lockdown from thursday midnight governors mandate. The kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has said that his wife. Pages in category governors of kaduna state the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Wife of kaduna governor, hadiza elrufai, makes uturn, condemns sons threat to rape twitter users mother. Mar 30, 2016 permit me to begin this legal discourse by expressing unreserved gratitude to the special assistant on media and publicity to the executive governor of kaduna state, mr.
The deputy governor nominee was the chairman of the ruling pdp. The wife of the kaduna state deputy governor, mrs ladi bantex, has renewed commitment to address the plight of women in the state by promoting girl child education through her ngo. With the recent launch of an abundance of scorpions in abuja, a novel written by the wife of kaduna state governor, hadiza isma elrufai, the literary space from northern nigeria, especially by. Of scorpions, which was written by wife of the kaduna state governor. Sola ojo, kaduna top politicians, civil servants, traditional title holders and businessmen from sokoto state over the weekend thronged kaduna for the wedding ceremony of the son of deputy. Before the list you might like checking full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 20142015 tenure now i have tried my best to provide you the full list of all the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 after. Osinbajo, nine governors on panel to end killings by herdsmen. A christian home not just a house, at the chapel of christ the light, alausa, ikeja, on sunday, july 10, 2016. His unwavering focus on economic development includes attracting businesses and investment to the state while helping homegrown businesses flourish. Hadiza isma elrufai born june 21, 1960 is a nigerian writer novelist, and the current first lady of kaduna state.
Sep 28, 2016 governor nasir elrufai is not afraid to set the pace wherever he finds himself and he has done it again, as report has it that his son pictured above has been enroled in a public school in kaduna state, where he s the governor. Hadiza isma elrufai is the wife of kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai. The organisers of most valuable governors wife awards, mvgwa, while addressing newsmen in abuja that the award was in recognition of selfless services of the selected eight women to humanity. Hadiza elrufai joins league of northern nigerian women. There, she divided the forum into the northern governors wives forum headed by zamfara state governors wife, asmau abdulaziz yari and the southern governors wives forum chaired by imo. Here it he name of all current nigerian governors and their states.
Jan 19, 2018 ganduje named members of the committee to include governors of kaduna, zamfara, taraba, benue, adamawa, edo, plateau, oyo, and ebonyi states. Hardly shared story of elrufais three wives expressive info. As part of her determination to impacts many peoples life in nigeria, africa and the rest of the world, the wife of kaduna state governor, mrs hadiza isma elrufia, has launched a book to ameliorate the plight of women especially in the northern part. Kaduna state first lady launched the book an abundance of. Wife of kaduna state governor and founder, yasmin elrufai foundation, hajia hadiza isma elrufai, on thursday, launched her first book titled an abundance of scorpions at the shehu musa yaradua centre in abuja. Intrigues over regional security outfits leadership. Critics of the kaduna book and arts festivalkabafest claim that it is a public. The constitution limits state governors to only two fouryear terms in office.
Elrufai is married to writer and novelist hadiza isma elrufai. Mr oche is a senior staff of power holding corporation of nigeria, kaduna state chapter who usually comes home every weekend leaving his wife and kids in benue because of incessant killings of. Welcome to the official page of the governor of kaduna state, malam nasir ahmad elrufai. A domestic cook, john okon, 32, attached to kaduna residence of governor ibrahim dankwanbo of gombe state was allegedly tortured to death in a police cell in kaduna over alleged theft of 4 television sets in the house. As fate would have it, the governor of kaduna state, nasir ahmad. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has announced the appointment of bariatu mohammed as the new head of service in the state. Why i spent nine years toasting my wife nasir elrufai youtube. Together, they run the yasmin elrufai foundation yelf, set up. Emir sanusi hails kaduna people for electing competent governor. Wife of kaduna state governor, hadiza isma elrufai is presenting her new novel, an abun dance of scorpion, today. Under the governance of kaduna is the ancient city of zaria.
Apr, 2020 malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state is a polygamist and he is proud to flaunt it as he showed off his three wives at his recent 60th birthday celebration in kaduna. Governor elrufai registers his son in public school in kaduna. Here is the full list of elected governors in nigeria 20152019 in case you want to know all the new elected governors for the all the 36 states in nigeria. First lady of kaduna state, hadiza elrufai, today teed off the golf tournament played to herald the kaduna investment forum which comes up in kaduna next week. Bolanle ambode, was conferred as the grand matron by women of light fellowship, for her selfless service to the less privileged, at the 2016 women of light anniversary with the theme. On the other hand, it is also true that former muslim governors of the state have been great architects of the current relative peace and stability reigning in kaduna state. Governor nasir elrufai has flagged off the annual kaduna arts and book festival, initiated to encourage literary arts and talents. Mrs mohammed succeeded alisabatu dadaonazi who retired from.
Nasir elrufai, kaduna state governor, has sadly become the second nigerian state governor to test positive to covid19 in a statement personally signed by the govenor, and released to the media this evening, it was revealed that he took the test for the virus earlier in the week and would be going into isolation in compliance with recommendations of the nigeria centre for disease control. Eight governors wives shortlist for 2017 mvgwa award. The last elections held in the year 2011 will see most of the present governors vacating their posts in 2015 or seek reelection for another term of 4 years. Find solutions to northern challenges, sanusi charges women. Governor elrufai wants zoning stopped in presidency. Governors are elected for a term of four years maximum of two terms. Permit me to begin this legal discourse by expressing unreserved gratitude to the special assistant on media and publicity to the executive governor of. Wife of kaduna state governor, hadiza elrufai tee off golf tournament in kaduna state first lady of kaduna state, hadiza elrufai, today teed off the golf tournament played to herald the kaduna investment forum which comes up in kaduna next week.
School of basic studies, ahmadu bello university, zaria. Apr 11, 2020 mr oche is a senior staff of power holding corporation of nigeria, kaduna state chapter who usually comes home every weekend leaving his wife and kids in benue because of incessant killings of. She is going to participate in booklogue, a conversation on books. Why i spent nine years toasting my wife nasir elrufai. The governor governor nasir elrufai has led kadunas recovery from the great recession created by the previous administration to a position of national economic prominence. It is important to tell our own stories to the world at large the. The lists of nigerian governors state by political. Nov 22, 2018 neither the police commissioner nor the governor of gombe state have personally contacted the wife and family of the deceased as at moment 1 5th day of november, 2018, only to be told on phone, by same asp jummai, that our client died and his corpse is tying at barau diko general hospital mortuary, kaduna.
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