7 h. ago Tension grips Kano communities as bandits kill three, abduct others

Tension has gripped some local government areas of Kano State following a series of bandit attacks that reportedly left three people dead and many abducted within the past week. The affected areas—Shanono, Bagwai, and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas—have continued to experience repeated incursions of armed bandits despite the deployment of heavily armed security personnel to […]

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62 h. ago Radda launches Katsina innovation council, unveils ₦250m annual startup fund

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has inaugurated the Katsina State Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, making the read more Radda launches Katsina innovation council, unveils ₦250m annual startup fund

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4 d. ago Service Chiefs: Nigerian Army Will Deal Decisively With Lakurawa Bandits — Gen Shaibu

Major General Waidi Shaibu, who was recently appointed as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Bola Tinubu says that in the long term, the Nigerian Army will enhance career development and prioritise troops' welfare. The post Service Chiefs: Nigerian Army Will Deal Decisively With Lakurawa Bandits — Gen Shaibu appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Minister hails Katsina’s livestock policies, pledges FG support

Idi Mukhtar Maiha, minister of Livestock Development, has lauded the Katsina State Government for its forward-thinking policies in the livestock read more Minister hails Katsina’s livestock policies, pledges FG support

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6 d. ago Katsina Residents Express Concerns Over Suspended Road Project

Residents living along the Mararrabar Kankara–Dutsinma–Katsina Road have voiced their discontent over the suspension of the road rehabilitation project, accusing Ibrahim Kabir Masari, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, and Katsina State governor, Dikko Umar Radda, of orchestrating the contract’s cancellation. Communities such as Birchi, Burdugau, Yargoje, Tudu, and Yantumaki have expressed their frustration over […]

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7 d. ago GPON, Save The Children, ECW Flag Off Distribution Of Learning, Hygiene Kits In Katsina

GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON), in partnership with Save the Children International (SCI) and with funding support from Education Cannot Wait (ECW), has officially launched a the distribution of learning materials, hygiene, and dignity kits to learners across formal schools in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The initiative aims to strengthen inclusive, safe, and […]

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1 week ago DSS Arrests 3 Suspected Gunrunners Supplying Arms To Bandits In Kaduna

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three suspected gunrunners accused of supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in Kaduna State. According to the agency, the arrests were made during coordinated sting operations in Igabi and Kachia Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement obtained by reporters, the DSS said […]

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1 week ago Radda commits N5bn to upgrade Katsina Craft Village, eyes world

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, says his administration is investing ₦5 billion to upgrade the Katsina Youth Craft read more Radda commits N5bn to upgrade Katsina Craft Village, eyes world-class skills hub

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1 week ago Bandits attack Kaduna hospital, abduct doctor, five patients, security guard

Armed bandits in the early hours of Tuesday invaded the Nasara Nursing and Maternity Home in Kujama, Chikun Local Government read more Bandits attack Kaduna hospital, abduct doctor, five patients, security guard

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspected Bandits’ Arm Supplier, Others In Kaduna

The command said that the suspect engaged the police operatives in a gun battle before he was subdued and apprehended. The post Police Arrest Suspected Bandits’ Arm Supplier, Others In Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Katsina gov leads delegation to strategic Energy Meeting with Kano, Jigawa counterparts

The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming the state’s power and energy landscape through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Governor Radda, alongside the Governors of Kano and  Jigawa States, participated in a two-day high-level strategic meeting with the leadership of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company […]

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1 week ago Katsina, Kano, Jigawa Governors Forge Regional Alliance On Power

To strengthen regional cooperation on electricity access and sustainability, the governors of Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states have agreed to form a united front in driving power sector reforms in Northern Nigeria. Leading the Katsina delegation, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda joined his counterparts in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, for a two-day high-level strategic meeting […]

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2 w. ago Teamwork among security forces boosting safety in Katsina – Radda

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has lauded the synergy among security agencies operating in the state, describing it read more Teamwork among security forces boosting safety in Katsina – Radda

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2 w. ago Radda approves appointment of eight new permanent secretaries

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries into the State Civil read more Radda approves appointment of eight new permanent secretaries

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2 w. ago Five Policemen Killed In Zamfara Bandit Ambush As Gov Lawal Mourns

The police team was said to be carrying out its daily patrol when armed bandits suddenly opened fire on them. The post Five Policemen Killed In Zamfara Bandit Ambush As Gov Lawal Mourns appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Five Policemen Killed In Zamfara Bandit Ambush, Gov Lawal Mourns

The police team was said to be carrying out its daily patrol when armed bandits suddenly opened fire on them. The post Five Policemen Killed In Zamfara Bandit Ambush, Gov Lawal Mourns appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago FRSC Personnel Discover ₦6.2m Cash At Accident Scene In Katsina

Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Funtua LGA of Katsina State have returned ₦6.2 million cash and other items recovered from a fatal road accident scene to their rightful owners. The tragic crash, which occurred along the Gusau–Sokoto Road in Funtua local government area of Katsina State, claimed two lives and left […]

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2 w. ago Katsina Governor Radda Signs ₦137bn Supplementary Budget Into Law

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has signed the 2025 Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law. The law approves a total of ₦137 billion to support ongoing and new projects across the state. The supplementary budget allocates ₦126.8 billion for capital projects and ₦10.2 billion for recurrent expenditures, aimed at sustaining the government’s infrastructure drive and […] The post Katsina Governor Radda Signs ₦137bn Supplementary Budget Into Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Foil Planned Kidnapping, Armed Attack In Abuja Forest

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have foiled a planned kidnapping and armed attack by suspected bandits in Byazhin Forest, a suburb of Abuja, recovering an AK-47 rifle and 30 rounds of live ammunition during the operation. The successful operation, according to the police, was part of ongoing efforts to combat the […]

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2 w. ago KASEDA At Two: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Transforming Katsina

The Katsina State Enterprise Development Agency (KASEDA) was established by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, as part of his administration’s resolve to create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and to address the critical challenges that have, over the years, impeded the growth of MSMEs in the State. Two years on, KASEDA, under the capable […]

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