Tag: Katsina
Man held in Katsina for alleged killing, burning of mother, infant
Aliyu further said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bello Shehu, has condemned the act, describing it as “barbaric and…
Police boost security in Katsina schools
The Commissioner of Police, Katsina Command, Mr Bello Shehu, has directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate…
Katsina targets N140bn IGR in 2026
According to the commissioner, the state’s IGR rose from ₦10 billion in 2021, to ₦24 billion in 2024. But he…
Tinubu orders security overhaul in Katsina, moves to establish State Police
Governor Radda, in his remarks, expressed gratitude for the President’s continuous support for Katsina, including federal appointments for indigenes and…
Katsina village head in custody over alleged bandit links
Security forces have arrested the Village Head of Sukutum in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State over allegations of…
Gambian President Barrow in Daura, pays glowing tribute to Buhari
“President Buhari stood by us and the Gambian people to ensure that our democratic mandate was fully respected and implemented…
Peter Obi misses burial, visits family for prayers
May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, reward his service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus (the highest level…
Tinubu to hit Katsina Friday – Official
The commissioner further revealed that the visit would be the first by the President to the state since he assumed…
Nigerian troops kill 1,770 terrorists, nab 3,073 in 3 years across Northwest – CDS
The CDS who was represented by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abu-Mahawashi, the Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations explained that the military had…
Polio: Kano, Katsina, Jigawa lead Nigeria’s unvaccinated crisis as UNICEF pushes for change
This announcement came from UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed, during the launch of the…
Food prices stabilise in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina
In Zaria, also in Kaduna State, the prices of agricultural commodities have stabilised in August at major markets within the…
Kaduna, Kano, Katsina residents shun 1m man protests
The situation was the same in other local governments like Daura, Malumfashi and Kankia, among others, where the people were…
Police detain 50 miscreants in Katsina
They also destroyed drainages, culverts and removed rods, among others.
Governor Radda flags off construction of 129.5km road
The visitation was in line with the itinerary to commemorate his one year in office.
Governor Radda reveals priorities of his administration
He solicited for the support of the good people of Katsina state, promising to always ensure that administration carry out…
Troops neutralise terrorists in Zamfara, Katsina
The post said “Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter Terrorism Counter Insurgency operations in Katsina and Zamfara States, in a…
Five in Police net over illegal possession of AK-47 rifles
“Due to the seriousness of the crime, Lawal was immediately invited for further investigation on the illegal possession of the…
Katsina govt budgets N300bn to tackle insecurity, poverty
The budget underscores the government’s commitment to combat insecurity, reduce poverty, and provide assistance to the less privileged and those…
We used N2bn received from FG to buy 40,000 bags of rice, says Katsina govt.
He said the government would also utilise the next tranche of the fund from the federal government to purchase maize…
Gov. Masari inaugurates transition committee
Muntari Lawal, Secretary to the Katsina State Government, will chair the 40-member committee, with Usman Isiyaku, Permanent Secretary, Administration, and…
Stay away, Katsina NSCDC warns political thugs
According to Tukur-Abdara, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Jamilu Abdu-Indabawa, gave the warning to ensure hitch-free governorship and…
The promise Katsina youths made to Atiku
Malam Ahmed Adamu, Special Assistant to the Presidential Candidate on Youth and Strategy, made this known on Friday in Katsina…
Gov. Masari sets up commission to probe killing of 40 vigilante operatives
The commission was established by the governor in the exercise of powers delegated to him by Section 5 (2) of…
2023: INEC warns Katsina politicians
He said the law provided that “a political campaign or slogan shall not be tainted with abusive language directly or…
Katsina govt lifts ban on motorcycles
Governor Aminu Masari has ordered the suspension of the ban placed on the use of motorcycles at night in Katsina…
Terrorists attack Katsina village, engage police in gun duel
On Oct. 12, at about 1 a.m, a distress call was received that suspected bandits in their numbers, on motorcycles,…
Terrorists demand N250m ransom for 44 people kidnapped in Katsina
Terrorists who abducted 44 residents of Bakiyawa village of Batagarawa area of Katsina State have demanded N250 million as ransom…
Police arrest 3 informants of kidnappers
The key suspects, Muttaka Ibrahim, Suleiman Rabiu, and Surajo, have confessed to the crime during the investigation.
Police rescue kidnapped victims in Katsina
According to SP Gambo Isah, several of the assailants were killed, a number of others suffered serious injuries, and two…
Insecurity: Over 400 poultry farms shut in Katsina
“Everybody knows you cannot establish a poultry farm in the town or city, it has to be on the outskirts…