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10/09/2025

04/09/2025

I used to defend myself against rumors and lies, until I realized—you can explain a thousand times, but people will still believe what they want. You can’t change a mind already poisoned by hate, so I chose peace instead.

22/08/2025

26/07/2025

“I Was the Child Who Wasn’t Supposed to Be Born”: Sarah Ayashim Redefines Single Motherhood and Academic Greatness

When life said she couldn’t, Sarah Ayashim answered with excellence.

Today, she stands proud as the Best Graduating Nursing Student from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), finishing with an outstanding First Class GPA of 4.61. But behind the applause is a story of grit, grace, and a refusal to be defined by circumstance.

Born and raised in Zangon Kataf, Kaduna State, Sarah was raised by a single mother who carried both hope and heartbreak. From the start, society tagged her — “a child born out of wedlock.” But Sarah was determined to rewrite that label.

“I wanted my life to prove that my existence is not a mistake,” she said.

Her dream was to study Medicine. But in 2017, JAMB had other plans. Rather than wait, she enrolled at the College of Nursing and Midwifery in Kafanchan, where she discovered a true passion for nursing. She wrote JAMB again and gained admission into UDUS in 2018.

Getting in was just the beginning.

She quickly noticed something, no Christian student had ever graduated with a First Class in Nursing at UDUS. Some tried. None succeeded. That unspoken trend might have scared others. For Sarah, it became fuel.

> “If only one person gets an A in this class,” she told herself, “it has to be me.”

And she meant it.

In her second year, she had surgery — while others were going home for break, she was recovering. In her fourth year, her mother lost her job, and Sarah faced harsh financial challenges. But she never backed down.

Instead, she built a system — studying from the first week of every semester, breaking her day into 2-hour intervals, and taking sharp notes during lectures. She paid attention to what lecturers emphasized, not just what they said.

Her academic records never slipped:
✅ 100L – 4.71
✅ 200L – 4.73
✅ 300L – 4.71
✅ 400L – 4.64
✅ Final year – 4.61

Through it all, her biggest inspiration was her mother

24/07/2025

KADIRS INTENSIFIES DRIVE FOR FULL PAYKADUNA INTEGRATION WITH TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KADUNA STATE.

In its ongoing quest to achieve a fully integrated end-to-end PayKaduna platform, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams , FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, alongside members of the Executive Management Committee, conducted a comprehensive review of the current level of integration by all technical service providers.

During the high-level meeting, the Executive Chairman commended the majority of service providers for their progress and compliance with integration requirements.

However, he urged the few remaining providers yet to complete their end-to-end integration to promptly collaborate with the lead technical partner, Prime Gauge Solutions operators of the PayKaduna platform. The Executive Chairman further directed that swift resolutions be implemented to ensure seamless, uninterrupted revenue collection across the state.

Meanwhile, following the individual presentations by the service providers, the Executive Director Revenue Operations, Dr. Muhammad Lawal; the Executive Director Standard and Compliance, Alh. Ali Garba Gora ; and the Board Secretary/Legal Adviser, Barrister Ayesha Aysha Ahmad Mohammad emphasized the need for the immediate reconciliation of all API-related technical challenges.

Prime Gauge Solutions serving as the lead technical partner for tax and non-tax revenue systems in Kaduna State, was joined at the meeting by the following service providers:
Inteliworx, Osoft, VONCAP, AOC, The Code Unit, Green Drops, Goronyo, Greendrop, Technologent, Paypro, Kad-ICT Hub, Toflloj, Motohup, Interswitch, Remita.

The meeting reaffirmed KADIRS' commitment to deploying innovative, technology-driven solutions for efficient and transparent revenue administration in Kaduna State ahead of the implementation of the new tax regime.

Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, anipr.
Head: Corporate Communications.

18/07/2025

Gone too soon. 😭😭😭

29/06/2025

24/06/2025

KADIRS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN WELCOMES DANUBE INSTITUTE DELEGATION FOR TALKS ON TAX ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATION

The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams , FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, today received a delegation from the Danube Institute, Hungary, led by Dr. Nicholas Naquin and Dr. Daniel Shakels.

The courtesy visit focused on potential collaboration in key areas, including the automation of tax administration processes in Kaduna State, the enhancement of ITAX infrastructure for improved tax assessment and computation, staff capacity building, and the development of grievance redress mechanisms with appropriate facilities and training.

According to the Executive Chairman, these interventions will support the Service’s efforts to perform optimally in mobilizing more funds for the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani (CON), to execute more people-oriented projects.

Discussions also touched on the impact of insecurity on revenue generation in the state and the Service's strategic response to address challenges in affected areas.

The Danube Institute founded on the principles of cultural conservatism, classical liberal economics, and realistic Atlanticism in national security expressed its commitment to supporting KADIRS in these areas.

Also present at the meeting were Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman; Miss Bernice Abeku Achi, Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman; and Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, Head of Corporate Communications.

Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, anipr
Head: Corporate Communications.
Tuesday 24th, June, 2025.

09/06/2025

Phone Snatcher Kills Senior Naval Officer In Kaduna

A senior naval officer, identified as Lieutenant Commodore M. Buba, has been stabbed to death in Kaduna.

The incident occurred when a hoodlum attempted to rob him of his mobile phone and other valuables near the Kawo Bridge.

According to eyewitnesses, the officer, who was attending a course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, had a flat tyre while returning to base.

“He stepped out of his vehicle to change the tyre when the attacker suddenly appeared and demanded his phone. The officer refused and questioned the demand, prompting the assailant to stab him in the chest with a local knife,” one eyewitness said.

Suleiman Dahiru, a local vigilante who witnessed the incident, tried to assist the officer but was also stabbed in the hand by the attacker.

It was gathered that the assailant was eventually overpowered and lynched on the spot by bystanders.

A senior military officer, who preferred to remain anonymous, said, “The injured officer was rushed to Manaal Hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival.

“His remains were later taken to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital mortuary in Kaduna for further procedures.

“Plainclothes troops, police, and other security personnel have been deployed for covert operations to identify and remove criminal elements loitering around bus stops and black spots within Kaduna Metropolis.”

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, described it as “unfortunate.”

He assured that police operatives are working diligently to secure the area and the state in general.

KADUNA POLITICAL AFFAIRS

05/06/2025

KADIRS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN LEADS DELEGATION ON COURTESY VISIT TO FRSC HEADQUARTERS IN ABUJA.

Today Wednesday, 4th June 2025, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams led a high-powered delegation on a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to seek strategic intervention and foster collaboration with the FRSC on key areas of motor vehicle administration in Kaduna State.

During the meeting with the Corps Marshal, Shehu Muhammad, MNI, the KADIRS delegation presented a series of requests, aimed at improving service delivery and regulatory efficiency within the state.

Requests Made by KADIRS before the Corps Marshall:

1. Establishment of a Number Plate Production Plant in Kaduna State to improve accessibility and turnaround time.

2. Approval for an Additional Driver’s Licence Centres (DLC) in Kaduna State.

3. Appeal for Improved Turnaround Time and increased production of number plates for Kaduna State, pending the establishment of a local production plant.

4. Proposal for Enhanced Collaboration in the enforcement of vehicle particulars, number plates, driver’s licences, and the elimination of fake number plates within the state.

In his response, Corps Marshal Shehu Muhammad, MNI, granted the majority of the requests. He assured the delegation that the FRSC under his leadership would fully support KADIRS in fulfilling its mandate related to motor vehicle administration and enforcement.

As part of the visit, the delegation was given a guided tour of key facilities at the FRSC Headquarters, including the refurbished ICT Centre, the Toll-Free Contact Centre, and the Traffic Radio Studio. Comrade Jerry Adams commended the Corps Marshal and his team for their innovative leadership and commitment to institutional development.

Members of the KADIRS Delegation Included:
Dr. Muhammad Lawal Executive Director, Revenue Operations, Alh. Ali Garba Gora Executive Director, Standards and Compliance, Alh. Umar Sani Executive Director, Corporate Services, Alh. Ibrahim Galadima Chief of Staff, Alh. Ibrahim Mustapha Director, Motor Vehicle Administration, Alh. Ya'u Ma'ajin Kauru Head, Transport Department, Alh. Ibrahim Alamin Head, Finance, Alh. Usman Shuaibu Head, Tax Intelligence, Ms. Bernice Abeku Achi Special Assistant to the Executive Chairman, Mr. Zakari Jamilu Muhammad Head, Corporate Communications.

The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening institutional ties and improving the quality of motor vehicle services available to the people of Kaduna State.

Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head : Corporate Communications.
4th June, 2025.

05/06/2025

MUST READ!!!! 🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾

"I came to the UK alone with children, I have been taking care of them alone for 6 years. I managed to Japa 2 years ago and the journey nearly destroyed me. I even developed BP in the process of single motherhood in this country.

"Fast forward January this year, my children’s father showed up in my Facebook inbox and wanting to talk to me. After several calls, I gave him a listening ear. He said he wants to be in the children’s life and offered me money to add him to my visa. But he will pay me N7.9m for the Children’s school fees in the last 6 years then I accepted he sent the money after I got the alert I blocked him immediately....
👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇
UK-based Nigerian woman calls out the father of her children for attempting to use her as a route into the United Kingdom.

02/06/2025

Men hardly ignore Red flags while searching for life partner. but you see Women?
We dey ignore even Red billboard! And later we go begin play vict!ms card.. Metcheww!