Katsina
Katsina Ready for Late President Buhari’s Burial
The body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been airlifted from London, United Kingdom, and is currently en route to Daura, his hometown in Katsina State, where a state burial will be conducted in his honour. Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a London hospital, after a […]
Radda Dismisses VP Ambition, Reaffirms Loyalty to Katsina
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has firmly dismissed speculations linking him to a vice presidential ambition, emphasizing that his sole focus remains on the development and welfare of the people of Katsina State. Governor Radda made this clarification during a working visit to the Dutsin-Ma Development Forum in Katsina. Addressing the circulating campaign […]
12 Bandits Killed, Stolen Cattle Recovered in Katsina Raid
At least twelve armed bandits were neutralised in a coordinated security operation in Katsina State, following an early morning attack on Rahamawa Village in the Kuraye District of Charanchi Local Government Area. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mua’zu, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday. According […]
LG Chairman, Hon. Hamidu Dies Two Months After Taking Office
Tragedy has struck the political landscape of Katsina State as the newly elected Chairman of Bakori Local Government Area, Hon. Aminu Dan Hamidu, has passed away just two months into his tenure. The late chairman officially assumed office in April 2025, following his victory in the February local government elections. He died on Monday, June […]
Terrorists Ambush, Kill Five Security Personnel
Five brave personnel of the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps tragically lost their lives in a deadly ambush carried out by terrorists, underscoring the persistent security challenges faced by the region. The incident occurred as the officers were actively responding to critical intelligence reports indicating a significant gathering of bandits near several villages in […]
Bandits Kill Traditional Leader Despite Ransom Payment
Despite the full ransom being paid, his abductors never released him. Yesterday, his family was devastated to learn that he had been killed Tragedy has struck the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State as a prominent traditional title holder, Malam Sani Dandada, the Madawakin Fawa of Faskari, was killed by bandits who had earlier […]
Northern Governors Decry Escalating Insecurity
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the region, particularly the killings attributed to Boko Haram. The governors emphasized that the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in the North-Central necessitate an immediate review of strategies […]
Nigeria will not bow to Fear, Terror, Treachery – Tinubu
Let the enemies of Nigeria know their time is up. Nigeria will not bow. Not to fear; Not to terror; Not to treachery. Nigeria will not bow to Fear – In an effort to inspire the soldiers who are currently engaged in the fight against terrorism in several regions of the country, President Bola Tinubu […]