Kaduna
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noun
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Former name (until 1976): North-Central State. a state of N Nigeria. Capital: Kaduna. Pop: 6 066 562 (2006). Area: 46 053 sq km (17 781 sq miles)
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a city in N central Nigeria, capital of Kaduna state on the Kaduna River (a principal tributary of the Niger). Pop: 1 329 000 (2005 est)
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The Abuja resident drives a hybrid, whose extended range is useful for visiting family in Kaduna, considering there aren't any charging stations along the 200-kilometre route.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A popular Islamic cleric from Zaria in Kaduna state, he was reported missing in late 2025, with his family appealing for help and giving media interviews.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
But Ishaku Dan'azumi, a traditional chief of Kurmin Wali in northern Kaduna state, told AFP at the weekend that 80 people had returned home, having fled during the attack to hide in other villages.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
A UN source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the St Mary's children had probably been taken to the Birnin Gwari forest in nearby Kaduna state.
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
“Oh, I listen more to Lagos and Kaduna than to Radio Biafra. You have to keep your enemy close.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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