Nigerian govt reveals reason behind delay in Kano–Katsina dual carriageway
The Federal Government has explained why work on Section 2 of the Kano–Katsina dual carriageway has been slow. According to the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, the delay is mainly due to unresolved compensation claims for farmlands and houses affected by the project. Tanko-Yakasai spoke during an […]
Notorious bandit leader, Jankare shot dead by rival in Katsina
A feared bandit leader known as Jankare has been killed in Katsina State during a clash with a rival gang. The incident reportedly happened in a remote village where his group had been terrorizing residents for a long time. According to local reports, Jankare was shot dead during a heated fight between his gang and […]
Katsina village head arrested in Katsina for alleged links with bandits
Security forces have taken the village head of Sukutum in Kankiya Local Government Area, Katsina State, into custody for allegedly assisting armed bandits. The name of the suspect has not yet been made public, but he was arrested after intelligence reports suggested he had links with criminal gangs in the area, according to security analyst […]
Tinubu, others receive Buhari’s remains in Katsina ahead of burial
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the body of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. Buhari’s body arrived from London, where he passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The late President’s remains were flown alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and top officials from the Federal […]
Police arrest woman for st@bbing her co-wife to d3ath in Katsina
A 23-year-old woman named Rabi’a Labaran has been arrested by the Katsina State Police for allegedly stabbing her co-wife to death. The incident happened in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. The police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, said the fight took place behind Dadi Primary School in the Sabon Gari area of Daura town. […]
Kidnappers demand N250 million ransom for former NYSC DG
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N250 million for the release of retired Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Tsiga was kidnapped on Wednesday night at his home in Katsina State. A group of armed men stormed his residence, forcefully broke in, and took him away. Reports say […]
Auto-crash claims nine lives, injures 21 in Katsina
A deadly road accident occurred in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State, resulting in nine deaths and 21 injuries. The incident was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) through a statement from Sector Commander Aliyu Ma’aji, shared by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen Babajo. The crash involved a trailer transporting […]
Katsina Man Collaborates with Bandits to Kidnap His Mother for Ransom
In a shocking case, a man named Jibril Falalu from the Tsa/Magam community in Katsina State has confessed to organizing his own mother’s kidnapping with the help of bandits. The incident took place in Kankia Local Government Area. According to Falalu’s confession, he worked with two accomplices, including someone identified as Nakande, to plan the […]
Fire Destroys Section of Katsina Government House
On Monday, a devastating fire broke out at the Katsina State Government House in Katsina, Nigeria. The blaze caused significant damage to a portion of the building. As of now, authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene and have been working tirelessly to control and […]
Katsina Protests: Youths Waving Russian Flags Dispersed by Police with Tear Gas
Protests have broken out in Katsina State, with young people marching and waving Russian flags. They were heard chanting in Hausa, “Hunger is killing us.” The police responded by trailing the protesters and firing tear gas to disperse them. The protests began on Monday morning, August 5, according to Daily Trust. The sight of Russian […]