Katsina state

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has condemned the action of some football fans, suspected to be supporters of Kano Pillars football Club. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar, on Wednesday…

Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has revealed that the incidences of insecuri­ty had reduced tremendously in the state. Masari stated this on Sun­day while speaking at the 2021 special prayer session (Yau­mush Shukur)…

Governor Aminu Masari has said that he has no joy governing Katsina state as the increased security in the North West state has been giving him and others sleepless nights. Masari said this during an interview with DW Hausa on Friday.…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has donated relief materials to 880 flood victims in Baure Local Government Area (LGA), of Katsina State. NEMA North West Coordinator, Alhaji Abbani Imam, said this while…

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State said his administration would supply over 100 million litres of water to Katsina metropolis and environs. Masari stated this when he inspected the Kofar Kaura Water Booster Station and the  …

The Katsina State Government has constructed 1,026 new classroom blocks in its primary schools under the Universal Basic Education (UBE)/State Special Intervention Funds from 2015 to 2018. The Commissioner of Education, Prof.…

The Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa on Monday, said the State Government had spent over N4.27 billion on security from June 2015 to August 2020. Inuwa made the disclosure while…

Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation has disclosed that the Chinese government has volunteered to build a state-of-the-art University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina state for free. Amaechi who made the disclosure during an…

The Katsina State Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has received 42 Nigerians being repatriated for illegal entry into the Republic of Niger en route Europe.  NIS Spokesman, Mr. Sunday James, gave the number in a statement on…

The Katsina State Government says it is investigating the causes of the unusual rise in deaths being recorded daily across the state. Gov. Aminu Masari stated this during a press briefing on Tuesday on the update on COVID-19 in…

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, on Tuesday, expressed worries over the 337 total figure of COVID-19 infections, making the state the fourth on the list of the global pandemic in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…

The Katsina State police command has arrested three men for allegedly insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and the state governor, Aminu Masari. Spokesperson of the police command, SP Isah Gambo, who disclosed this in a statement on…

The katsina state branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it facilitated the refund of N82.04 million to customers of commercial banks in the state in 2019, arising from 57 complaints received by the apex bank. SEE ALSO: Cyber…

The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) says it has concluded plans to promote crops that have potential export value in Katsina State thereby creating more businesses and job opportunities for people. SEE ALSO: SURVEY: Sugar companies in…

A federal government delegation led by his chief of staff, Abba Kyari has been sent to Katsina state to condole with the people of the state. A statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, indicates that the delegation arrived…

Leaders of Tsawan community in Batsari local government area of Katsina state on Monday, February 17 has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's claim on recent attack in the state. Recall that President Buhari on Sunday, February 16,…

Gov. Aminu Masaari of Katsina State on Monday visited Tsanwa and Dankar villages and sympathise with the residents over Friday’s attack by bandits, during which 30 people lost their lives. SEE ALSO: Bayelsa judgement: What Supreme Court…

An outbreak of Lassa Fever in Katsina State has claimed the life of a pregnant woman whose identity is undisclosed. The State’s Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Agency, Shamsudeen Yahaya, confirmed this while addressing a press…

Daura local government council, Katsina State, on Friday distributed additional working tools to vigilante groups to enhance community policing in the area. Malam Bishir Shargalle, the acting council Chairman who handed over…

 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says no fewer than 946,000 children are out of formal school education system in Katsina State. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office Kano, Mr Maulid Warfa made the disclosure on…

The dates for conduct of  rerun elections for the Sabuwa State Constituency, Katsina State and Kogi West Senatorial District have been fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Kogi State election is between Dino…

Wurma, a town Kurfi local government area of Katsina state was on Monday left in confusion after suspected bandits invaded the two and kidnapped 38 persons. According to TheCable, the incident happened around 11:50am on Monday.…

Shimfida road in Jibiya local government area of Katsina state became the battlefront between bandits and security operatives on Sunday night. The bandits reportedly burnt down three military vehicles in a gun duel with security…

Aliu Musa, a 20-year old bandit, has said helicopters drop weapons for his fellow bandits inside Dinya Forest in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The police had paraded him and one, Salmanu Isa, both suspected bandits, at…

Bandits on Sunday evening attacked Tsayu village in Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing four persons. The attackers reportedly invaded the village around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday to rustled four cows. But the villagers…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Katsina State, has confirmed the death of three corps members in a ghastly motor accident in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the corps…

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has doled out cash gift of 300 Saudi Arabian riyals, equivalent to N30,000, to each of  the 3,086 pilgrims from the state currently in Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Alhaji Muntari Lawal, Leader, Katsina…

Alhaji Umar Farouk, Emir of Daura in Katsina state, has conferred the title of `Barden Hausa’ on governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, a government press statement has said. The statement was issued by Yusuf Idris, the governor’s…

The police in Katsina has apprehended two men, Nasiru Musa, 35, and Ibrahim Abubakar, 27, over the rape of a 26-year-old woman suffering mental illness. Herald Nigeria learnt that the suspects were the victim’s neighbours at Goya village…

Bandits numbering about 200 attack Sabon Garin Baure and Baure villages in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State on Friday. The attack was, however, foiled by a heavy counter-attack from operatives of the Operation Puff Adder in…