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Masari condemns Katsina killings as barbaric, animalistic

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has condemned the recent killings in Tsanwa and Dankar Villages of Batsari Local Government Area of the state as “ignorance, barbaric and animalistic”. Masari stated this during a two- day seminar/training exercise organised for Islamic clerics by the

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Passengers burnt beyond recognition on Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina – FRSC

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Mr. Ali Sule Tanimu, on Monday, confirmed a road crash on Malumfashi-Kafur road in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State. The sector commander however, said that they could not ascertain the actual number of people that died in the accident because they were […]

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Katsina spends N208m on payment of WAEC fees – Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2019 0

The Katsina state government has spent over N208 million on the payment of WAEC examination fees for 21,589 candidates in 2019. Commissioner of Education, Prof. Badamasi Lawal, made the disclosure on Sunday in Katsina during a press briefing. He said that 7,276 out of 21,589 candidates, who sat for the examination, scored five credits and […]

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Why FG chose Daura for University of Transportation

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

The Federal government has explained why Daura in Katsina state was chosen as a location for the building of University of Transportation in Nigeria. The Director of Rail Services of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engr Mohammed Babakobi who disclosed this on Monday, said Daura was picked for the sitting of University because of the […]

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Alleged N5.7bn fraud: I have no evidence to prove that Sure-P contract was inflated – witness

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

Mr. Nasiru Salisu Ingawa, a star witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the ongoing trial of the former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema has said that he has no evidence to prove that Sure-P contract were inflated. Ingawa, who was also the former Special Adviser to the Government on […]

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Police in Katsina confirm arrest of teenager who allegedly poisoned wedding guests

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

The Police in Katsina State on Thursday confirmed the arrest of one Mudasiru Tanimu,18, for allegedly poisoning some guests at a wedding ceremony in Barhim village of Bagarawa Local Government Area of the state. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Gambo Isah, said Tanimu allegedly conspired with one Nafiu […]

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Sandamu LG in Katsina disburses N1.5m bursary to indigent students

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2019 0

 Authorities at Sandamu Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina state say they have disbursed N1.5million as bursary to indigent students studying in tertiary institutions across the country. Alhaji Sani Jarkuka the LGA Chairman, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sandamu on Saturday. He said no fewer than 125 […]

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FEC okays N1.4bn for consultancy service

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2019

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Federal Government on Thursday approved the sum of N1, 410, 207.104 billion for consultancy services in two ministries. The approvals made during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja; were contained in four different memos presented […]

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Gunmen kidnap Katsina assembly chief whip’s daughter, two others

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

The daughter of the Chief Whip of Katsina state House of Assembly, Bello Abdu Danmusa has been reportedly kidnapped. Hajiya Amina Danmusa is married to Muftahu Yakubu Ciro in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, where the incidence occurred. According to Daily Trust, although no ransom has so far been made, sources close to […]

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Alleged N5bn fraud: How Ex-Governor used SURE-P funds for politics

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

A prosecution witness Mr. Nasiru Salisu Ingawa in the ongoing trial of the former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday told the court how former Governor Ibrahim Shema used money meant for Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program, SURE-P to fund his politics. The witness told […]

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APC guber aspirants ask court to nullify Katsina congresses

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2018 0

Two Governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Katsina State Chapter have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the party congresses purportedly held at various times in the wards, local governments and state levels in Katsina State. The plaintiffs Alhaji Garba Sani Dankani and Muhammad Sada Mainasara, who instituted the case […]

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Senate holds public hearings on establishment of Federal poly in Daura, four other institutions

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2018 0

The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETfund has held a public hearing on bill seeking the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic in Daura, Katsina State. The bill is one of the five bills that came under public hearing conducted by the Senate Committee chaired by Sen. Barau Jibrin (Kano-North). When approved the proposed Federal […]

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Former FERMA MD emerges APC Katsina central senatorial candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2018 0

A former Managing Director of Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Mr Kabir Barkiya, defeated three other candidates to emerge victorious at the APC Katsina State Central Senatorial Primary election. Barkiya defeated Sen. Ibrahim Ida, Col. Abdul-Aziz Yar’adua and Senator Umar Ibrahim Kurfi to emerge victorious. The Chairman of the Senatorial Election Committee, Dr Isal

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Katsina State to establish model female secondary school – Gov Masari

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2018 0

The Katsina State Government says it is set to establish model girls’ secondary school in Katsina Metropolis to boost female education. Gov. Aminu Masari disclosed this during interactive session with journalists on Thursday in Katsina. The governor said that “the idea behind establishing the special girls’ secondary school is to give maximum support to female […]

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Emir of Daura commends Katsina emergency management agency

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2018 0

The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has commended the management of Katsina State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for prompt response to emergency situations in some communities in the state. Farouk made the commendation in Daura when he received officials of the agency led by its Executive Secretary, Alhaji Haruna Rigoji, who were in the […]

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Suspected gastroenteritis outbreak: Official confirms 15 deaths Katsina state

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2018 0

Authorities on Sunday confirmed 15 deaths due to what an official suspected to be cases of gastroenteritis in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Transition Committee Chairman of the council, Alhaji Yusuf Radda, made this known to newsmen through his Information Officer, Mannir Idris in Charanchi. He said that the areas affected by […]

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Expectations as parties want Buhari to sign Electoral Act

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2018 0

As President Muhammadu Buhari officially resumes work today after his 10 days vacation in the United Kingdom and the Sallah celebration in Daura, Katsina State, his home town, leaders of some political parties have called on him to immediately sign the amended Electoral Act that was submitted to him by the National Assembly before his […]

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FG, Atiku in war-of-words over Buhari’s trekking

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2018 0

…Atiku: Walk isn’t work, not unique attribute of fitness …Ex-VP frustrated over past failures to win presidential poll, APC spokesman Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are now engaged in war-of-words following Atiku’s criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari walking from the venue of Sallah prayers in Daura,

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HIV/AIDS prevalence drops to 0.7% in Katsina

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2018 0

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS across Katsina State dropped to 0.7 per cent from 2.3 per cent last week, the Executive Secretary of the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), Dr. Muntari Hassan Kankia, has said. Kankia, who, made this known during the distribution of food items to 29 HIV/AIDS patient associations in the […]

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Buhari, Osinbajo edging closer to winning 2019 election – Presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The Presidency has said that with the outcome of last weekend’s bye-elections in Bauchi, Katsina and Kogi states, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have been placed in good stead to win next year’s presidential election. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this on Monday […]