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Kaduna

American  
[kuh-doo-nuh] / kəˈdu nə /

noun

  1. a city in central Nigeria.


Kaduna British  
/ kəˈduːnə /

noun

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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

Birnin Gwari, a mineral-rich agricultural hub, had seen a sharp drop in bandit violence since Kaduna state government brokered a peace agreement between bandits and residents in November last year.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Kaduna used to have a dedicated area where many watch-sellers and repairers set up their businesses.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

They discussed cricket, plantations they owned or planned to own, the perfect weather in Jos, business opportunities in Kaduna.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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