During the colonial era, the city of Kaduna was made the capital of Northern Nigeria Protectorate by British leadership.

[6][9][10] In the modern era, Kaduna State has been the site of violent ethnic and religious conflict,[11] with the 2002 Miss World riots in the state capital over purported blasphemy leading to around 250 deaths and the loss of homes for around 30,000.

This move of the colonial office to Kaduna city started in 1912–1918/20, with the initial effort having been made in 1902 from Jebba to Zungeru.

[17] At the start of British colonial rule in northern Nigeria, the people groups who lived in the area became 'Northern Nigerians'- a construct which continues even today.

[19] On 11 March, 39 students were kidnapped when gunmen attacked the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization.

[20] On 20 April, in another raid by bandits on Greenfield University students and staff, 22 were kidnapped and 6 of them were killed.

The vegetation cover is Sudan Savannah type, characterized by scattered short trees, shrubs and grasses.

The current elected governor of the state is Senator Uba Sani and his deputy is Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.

[44] The question as in the last paragraph[clarification needed] with the Hausa and Fulani as the dominant ethnic groups followed by at least 60 others.

The slogan of the state is Center of Learning because of the presence of many institution like Ahmadu Bello University (established 1962).

[6] Federal Highways are: Other major roads include: Railways: the 1435 mm Lagos-Kano Standard Gauge Line is complete from Abuja via Minna in Niger State to Rigasa Station in Kaduna (2016), replacing part of the 1067 mm Cape gauge Western Line which continues north via Kano to Nguru.

Architecture includes the National Museum which was built in 1975 with archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions, the Kajuru Castle, Lugard Hall, Zaria walls and gates and Nok settlements.

[49][50] In Kaduna State there are a lot of ethnic groups, which lead to the variation of culture and architectural style, this include the city wall of Zaria.

The walls constructed during the reigns of Queen Amina of Zazzau protected the city and they are between 14 and 16 km long, and are closed by eight gates, Also the Emir's Palace of Zaria is an important traditional heritage.

To further improve on healthcare delivery, in 2016, the Kaduna State Government partnered with the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to install over 1.3 megawatts of solar power in primary healthcare facilities across the state.

[51] In Kaduna State many sports are played, such as football,[52] golf, swimming, traditional wrestling and handball.

The festival exposes folklore talent and through these process, to promote unity and encourage tourism and build culture in the State.

[57] Cultural activities include Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha performed by the Muslims in the state; the Tuk Ham; the Afan National Festival; the Christmas and Easter celebrations, by Christians, and the Kallan-Kowa celebrations.

Lord Lugard's Residence, is also a tourist attraction and it currently houses the state assembly.