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23 killed in Nigeria suicide attack
WorldFrance 2421d ago

23 killed in Nigeria suicide attack

First, fresh violence is sweeping across Nigeria. Fifteen people killed in Katsina State while deadly explosions rock the northeastern city of Maiduguri, leaving at least 23 dead. Also, in the DR Congo, talk of a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi is growing louder. As allies openly back the idea, tensions are rising with an opposition that says the constitution must be respected. And in South Africa, tens of thousands of abused children never get the chance to speak in court: too trau...

Katsina gov hails Masari’s promotion
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Katsina gov hails Masari’s promotion

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, congratulates Ibrahim Masari on his promotion to Special Adviser on Political Affairs by President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-hails-masaris-promotion/

Group trains media personnel in  fact-checking skills
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Group trains media personnel in fact-checking skills

74 community media actors in Katsina State received training in fact-checking skills to counter misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-trains-media-personnel-in-fact-checking-skills/

Why Almajirai are infiltrating Abuja
Culturevanguard-ng20d ago

Why Almajirai are infiltrating Abuja

Nine-year-old Aminu hails from Kankiya, in today’s Katsina State. He bears the mark of a child who is being robbed of his childhood, looking unkempt with his skin in dire need of soap and water. The…

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

The Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, has died in an auto crash. Governor Dikko Radda mourns his death as a great loss. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-agency-md-dies-in-auto-crash-as-gov-mourns/

Bandits kill 15 in fresh Katsina community attack
Worldpunch-ng21d ago

Bandits kill 15 in fresh Katsina community attack

At least 15 people have been killed after suspected bandits clashed with community guards and vigilantes in Falele village, Daddara district of Jibia Local Government Area, Katsina State. The attack reportedly occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when bandits stormed the community, triggering a gun battle with local security volunteers. The state Commissioner of Internal Read More: https://punchng.com/bandits-kill-15-in-fresh-katsina-community-attack/

Nigerian army kills 45 in Katsina clash
Worldmyjoyonline1mo ago

Nigerian army kills 45 in Katsina clash

At least 45 "bandits" were killed in a clash ​with Nigerian troops in ‌the Danmusa area of Katsina state in northern Nigeria, according ​to a statement from ​the Katsina State Government on ⁠Saturday.

Katsina LGs operate 100% autonomy, says commissioner
Politicspunch-ng1mo ago

Katsina LGs operate 100% autonomy, says commissioner

Katsina State’s commissioner confirms local governments have 100% autonomy, citing increased federal allocations from recent reforms for improved finances. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-lgs-operate-100-autonomy-says-commissioner/