Nigerian Air Chief Praises Troops, Highlights Security Gains in Katsina
Nigeria’s Air Chief has commended frontline troops, highlighting significant security gains in Katsina State and reaffirming commitment to defeating terrorism in the region.
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Nigeria’s Air Chief has commended frontline troops, highlighting significant security gains in Katsina State and reaffirming commitment to defeating terrorism in the region.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda visited Sayaya village following a fatal bandit attack and has ordered reinforced security measures for the affected community.
The Katsina State House of Assembly in Nigeria has expressed support for the expedited passage of a bill to create special seats for women, aiming to improve female representation in politics.

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda informed international partners that Katsina State is recognized as one of Nigeria's most business-friendly states, aiming to attract further investment.

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...

Bandits in Nigeria's Katsina state engaged in a multi-hour gun battle near rural communities, forcing residents of 10 communities to suspend their Friday prayers.

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/

Governor Radda of Katsina State, Nigeria, has nominated new commissioners, subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly, and appointed various other officials.

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/
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed that a fatal bandits' attack occurred in Matazu, leading to the deaths of one police officer and two civilians.

Nigeria's ADC party chairman, Lawal Tukur-Batagarawa, condemned the renewed bandit attacks on communities in Katsina State during a press briefing.
Katsina State’s Zakat and Waqf Board has distributed N4.7 billion in Zakat funds to over 250,000 vulnerable residents, aiming to alleviate poverty and provide support.

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…

The reprisal attack in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State appears to be the first major breach of a fragile peace accord that had held for over a year The post 15 killed in Katsina…

Two separate auto accidents occurred hours apart on Sunday on the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State, Nigeria, resulting in one fatality and three serious injuries.

Katsina State Governor Radda declared the state's continued loyalty to the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the emergence of Gambo as the new state chairman.

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/

Governor Radda has unveiled comprehensive 15-year development masterplans for Katsina, Daura, and Funtua, aiming to transform these cities into modern, inclusive, and economically vibrant urban centers by 2040.
Police in Katsina State have arrested four suspects following a mob killing. The incident occurred after a trader allegedly stabbed a man, leading to a fatal reprisal attack by youths.
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested four individuals in connection with a mob killing in Danja LGA, where the victim was allegedly stabbed by another man.
Katsina State in Nigeria is launching smart schools to provide free, world-class, ICT-enabled education and full amenities to rural children, as announced by Governor Radda to envoys.

Armed individuals killed at least 15 people during attacks on two neighboring villages, Falale and Kadobe, in the Jibia area of Katsina state in northwestern Nigeria on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

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/

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 State Governor Dikko Radda announces a cabinet reshuffle, nominating two new commissioners and appointing several senior government aides. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-gov-reshuffles-cabinet-nominates-two-commissioners/

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/