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Katsina approves N703m to secure 14 hospitals in attack-prone areas

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2025 0

The Katsina state government has approved N703 million for the reconstruction of perimeter fences and security barricades in 14 general hospitals across local government areas prone to attacks. Sani Magaji-Ingawa, commissioner for works, housing and transport, disclosed this on Thursday after

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3 Children die from suspected food poisoning in Katsina

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Three Children have died from suspected food poisoning in Katsina State. A health expert working with the Katsina Ministry of Health, disclosed this to Journalists on Thursday. He said the incident occurred at Kaga Hassan Quarters, Magama Jibia area of the State. Police sources have also confirmed the incident, identifying the victims […]

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Katsina NASS Members Unanimously Back Governor Radda for Second Term in office

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 May 2025 0

By Hassan Umar Faruk In a strong show of unity, all members of the National Assembly representing Katsina State have officially endorsed Governor Umar Dikko Radda for a second term in office. The endorsement, made under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), comes well ahead of the 2027 general elections and significantly boosts […]

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UK firm to invest $500m in major energy projects across Katsina

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 April 2025 0

BY MOTOLANI OSENI Genesis Energy Holding, a UK-based Pan-African clean energy firm, has signed a $500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Katsina State Government to deliver major energy infrastructure projects across the state. The partnership will see the development, financing, construction, and operation of a range of energy projects focused on solar,

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Hisbah under probe for inflicting injury on a woman in Katsina

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 April 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Katsina State government has initiated an investigation into the alleged assault of a woman by Hisbah personnel, which resulted in a broken leg and ear damage. The government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has assured the public that the probe will be thorough and transparent. The incident, which was highlighted […]

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CAS orders prompt investigation of Yauni Hill, Zakka Ward Katsina State airstrike

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BY ANDREW OROLUA The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has ordered immediate investigation into February 15 , 2025 airstrike attack in Yauni Hill, Zakka Ward of Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State following claims of civilian casualties. CAS ordered prompt and a thorough investigation to verify the claims and ensure appropriate […]

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2 notorious terrorists leaders surrender to troops in Katsina state

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Two notorious terrorists leaders namely, Abu RADDE and UMAR BLACK, operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State North West Zone of Nigeria have surrendered. The two terrorists leaders surrendered to troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in the North West operational theatre of the country on Sunday January 19, […]

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Katsina: Police rescue over 100 abducted victims, neutralise 5 bandits

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 April 2024 0

The Katsina State Police Command said it has neutralised five suspected bandits, rescued over 100 kidnapped victims and recovered 658 rustled animals from March 1 to 31. Within the period under review, a total number of 51 cases of major crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, cattle rustling among others, were reported, and […]

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The Alternative Bank fosters rural economic growth in Katsina

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2024 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Katsina State Government through the Governor, Dikko Radda, has aligned with The Alternative Bank’s mission to support rural economies through innovative financial solutions, tailored to empower local businesses and stimulate sustainable development across the state. This official endorsement marks a significant milestone for The Alternative Bank as

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Katsina Youths Pass Vote of Confidence On Tinubu, Keyamo Over Aviation Sector Reforms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 January 2024 0

The Katsina Youth Network (KYN) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. In a statement co-signed by its president and secretary general, Alhaji Usman Galadanci and Wakil Jubril, the group said Keyamo’s reforms in the aviation sector are visible and laudable.  They

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Bandits kill village head, his two sons, and six others in Katsina state attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

In a tragic incident, suspected bandits killed nine people including the village head of Kukar Babangida in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Haruna Ubale, known as the Magaji Zauren Katsina, and two of his sons. The attack occurred on Thursday, with the assailants also burning five vehicles in the village. READ ALSO: […]

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Tears as death toll rises above 100 in Katsina killings

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2023 0

The death toll from the clash between bandits and vigilante members in four communities in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State has risen above 100. According to Channels Television, residents of the affected communities disclosed that the number of those killed are over one hundred, and more corpses are being recovered from the area. […]

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Katsina: Motorists groan as fuel scarcity bites harder

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2022 0

Motorists in Katsina State say the experience of intense scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol across the state, is taking a negative turn on their businesses. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), attributed the situation to the delay in the transportation of the commodity due to recent flooding that affected […]

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Telecommunication services have been shut down in Buhari’s home state, Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2021 0

The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, says his administration is considering the need to shut down telecoms services in some Local Government Areas as part of fresh measures to contain banditry in the state. The governor disclosed this on Monday while inaugurating a committee on monitoring and enforcement of security challenges (Containment) order he […]

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Katsina Police arrest 13-year-old boy, Abdulkarim Mati who killed two suspected bandits

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

Police in Katsina have arrested a 13-year-old boy, Abdulkarim Mati, for killing two men suspected to be bandits. According to PUNCH, the police said the suspect, Mati was once an errand boy to a bandit leader, Ardo Nashaware, who resides in Birnin Magaji forest, Zamfara State, Punch reports. He was said to have fled the […]

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Buhari approves process to replace retired Perm Sec

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the process to select five new permanent secretaries to replace the retired ones in Ekiti, Katsina, Nasarawa, Enugu and Lagos States. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, office of the […]

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Freed Katsina worshippers recount ordeal with Bandits

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2021 0

Some of the Katsina believers who were kidnapped on May 10 have spoken out about their suffering while in captivity. Malam Muhammad Bello, one of the victims who was injured in the terrible occurrence, described how the bandits broke into the mosque about 1:30 a.m. when they were observing midnight prayers. “We were observing midnight […]

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Katsina Fire Incident: FG delegation arrives in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

A High powered federal government delegation is in katsina state to pay a sympathy visit and get first-hand information over the katsina central market inferno that destroyed properties worth billions of naira. They are led by the minister of justice and attorney general of the federation Abubakar Malami and had engagements with the market leaders. […]

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Katsina State government orders reopening of all female boarding school

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

Katsina State government has directed the reopening of all-female boarding secondary schools across the state, from Wednesday, March 24. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Badamasi Lawal, and issued by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Sani Danjuma, the schools are to operate based on the day system. It also added […]

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Katsina state government approves the repatriation of 7,893 Almajirai

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2021 0

The government of Katsina State has approved the repatriation of 7,893 Almajirai from the state to their home states or countries. The Niger Republic accounts for 2,052 of the total. At the Wednesday Weekly State Executive Council Meeting, Governor Aminu Masari gave his approval. The repatriation is the result of a committee tasked with identifying […]