Only God can satisfy Nigerians, you can’t – Katsina Gov, Radda reveals what Buhari told him
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has shared some personal advice he received from the late former President Muhammadu Buhari before he passed away. Radda explained that during their conversations, Buhari encouraged him to lead honestly and do his best, knowing that it’s impossible to make every Nigerian happy. He said Buhari told him clearly […]
Katsina state govt declares today public holiday to mourn Buhari
To honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Katsina State Government has announced that Monday, July 14, will be a public holiday. This decision was made to give citizens time to grieve the passing of the ex-leader, who died on Sunday evening, July 13, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Abdullahi Garba Faskari, […]
Bandits impose ₦60 million levy on Katsina community, threaten attack
People in a village called Tashar Kaɗanya, located in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, are living in fear after bandits asked them to pay ₦60 million. The criminals warned that if the money isn’t paid, they will attack the village. A security expert who shares updates on X (formerly Twitter), known as @DanKatsina50, […]
Katsina Hisbah shuts down nightclubs over immorality concerns
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities in the state, saying the move is to uphold moral values and follow Islamic principles. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 19, Hisbah Commander-General Dr. Aminu Usman (Abu Ammar) said nightclub owners must shut down their businesses to prevent immoral activities, protect societal values, […]
Like Kano, Katsina govt distributes 40,000 goats to empower women
Katsina State has started a new initiative to empower women and support local farmers with the distribution of 40,000 goats. Governor Dikko Radda announced the project, which is part of a N5.7 billion investment aimed at boosting goat farming and making Katsina a leading producer of livestock in northern Nigeria. Each of the 361 wards […]
Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff
In a disturbing incident in Kankara, Katsina State, bandits attacked a local hospital and kidnapped several staff members. The attackers have placed a N540 million ransom on the victims, demanding N270 million for a nurse and another N270 million for the other hospital staff, along with employees from a nearby fertilizer factory who were also […]
Bandit leaders Abu Radde, Umar Black surrender weapons, others to Nigerian Army
In a significant development in the fight against banditry, notorious bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army. This happened after a series of intense military operations in Katsina State, which is located in the northern part of Nigeria. The event took place on January 19, […]
Bandits attack Katsina community, shoot activist and abduct his two wives
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, a quiet community in Katsina State, Nigeria, was thrown into chaos. Bandits attacked Turare, a village in the Dutsin-Ma area, targeting the home of Ibrahim Hussaini Maikaita, a local activist well-known for his advocacy for better governance in the region. According to reports, the gunmen broke into Maikaita’s residence, shooting […]
Tragic Ambush in Katsina: Bandits Kill Nine Security Operatives
In a heartbreaking incident, nine security operatives were killed in Katsina State on Friday, October 4, 2024, when bandits ambushed them during their duty to protect local farmers. The attacks took place in the Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region. The ambush occurred in two separate locations […]
Abia Tops NECO 2024 SSCE Rankings, Katsina Comes in Last
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the results for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). Out of the 1,376,423 students who registered for the exam, 1,367,736 sat for it. The results show that 828,284 students, or 60.55%, achieved five credits, including Mathematics and English Language. Prof. Dantana Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar, revealed these results […]