2 h. ago Katsina Government Unveils Empowerment Plan For Repentant Bandits

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda has announced a multi-pronged programme aimed at consolidating peace and discouraging a return to violence among former bandits. In a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Salisu Zango, and the Governor’s Director-General on Media, Maiwada DanMallam, Governor Radda said the state will provide 152 new […]

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4 d. ago Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina

Six abducted residents have been rescued after suspected bandits launched an attack on Lamuntani Village in Goran Dansaka Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday when armed bandits invaded the community. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on Thursday, […] The post Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Twenties Tribe unveils new plans to boost youth empowerment across Africa

Twenties Tribe, Africa’s fast-growing youth community, has launched Twenties Tribe Coupons, a new product aimed at empowering young people with read more Twenties Tribe unveils new plans to boost youth empowerment across Africa

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6 d. ago Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria

By Chinenye Anuforo   The Aurora Tech Award, in partnership with The Nest Innovation Technology Park, has unveiled the Foundry for HER Bootcamp, a virtual accelerator aimed at empowering women-led startups in Nigeria. The three-day programme, scheduled for October 15 to 17, 2025, is designed for early-stage female founders and will provide training in pitching, […] The post Aurora Tech Award opens doors for female founders in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara

Tribune Online EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara The project targets IDPs, returnees, host community population and government stakeholders across 10 selected LGAs.... EU launches €5.1m conflict prevention, peace project in Katsina, Zamfara Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Katsina launches €5m EU peace project to fund crisis resilience

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has launched a €5.1 million European Union-funded Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience read more Katsina launches €5m EU peace project to fund crisis resilience

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8 d. ago Emir Of Daura Turbans Gov Radda’s Wife As Jagaban Matan Hausa

The Emir His Royal Highness Alhaji Faruq Umar Faruq, the Emir of Daura, has turbaned the wife of Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, as the first Jagaban Matan Hausa. The colourful and historic ceremony was held at the Emir’s palace shortly after the traditional Hawan Magajiya (Sallar Gani) celebrations. Governor Malam Dikko Umaru […]

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9 d. ago Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

The Katsina State Government has confirmed a clash between operatives of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) and bandits, which left read more Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

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9 d. ago Bandits Kill 7 As Local Security Personnel Repel Attackers In Katsina

Not fewer than seven people were killed late Friday night when armed bandits attacked Magajin Wando Village in Dandume local government area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred between 11pm and midnight, threw the community into panic as the criminals opened fire indiscriminately. Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr […]

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1 week ago 3 Suspected Fraudsters Arrested For Impersonating Security Personnel

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded a victim of N1,030,000 by impersonating security personnel. The suspects are Nasiru Adamu (30) from Sokoto State; Yusuf Sani (49) and Aliyu Yusu (25) both from Daura local government area of Katsina State. They were apprehended on September 2, 2025, at 1:30 […]

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1 week ago GITEX Nigeria: NASENI unveils ₦250m InnovateNaija to empower young innovators

By Chinenye Anuforo The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has unveiled InnovateNaija, Nigeria’s biggest innovation competition, with a prize pool of ₦250 million to support homegrown inventions in science, engineering, and manufacturing. The initiative, backed by the Presidency, the NASENI Innovation Hub, and AfriLabs, officially kicked off on Thursday, September 4, at […] The post GITEX Nigeria: NASENI unveils ₦250m InnovateNaija to empower young innovators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Katsina Government, Security Initiative Trade Words Over Meeting Disruption

Katsina State government and the Katsina Community Security Initiative (KCSI) have traded words over disruption of a meeting by alleged thugs on Tuesday. KCSI convener, Dr. Bashir Kurfi, alleged that a peace summit organised by the group in Katsina town was violently disrupted and dispersed by paid thugs. Though the convener failed to specifically point […]

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1 week ago Katsina govt launches three million tree planting to fight desertification

Tribune Online Katsina govt launches three million tree planting to fight desertification The programme was sponsored by a Non-Governmental Organisation, Sirajo Yakubu Foundation for Development Katsina govt launches three million tree planting to fight desertification Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Katsina to boost financial inclusion through microfinance bank licensing

The Katsina State Government has ramped up efforts to secure the final licensing of Amana Microfinance Bank as the Governor’s read more Katsina to boost financial inclusion through microfinance bank licensing

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2 w. ago Katsina signs agreement for implementation of climate change policy

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state, Climate Change Secretariat, read more Katsina signs agreement for implementation of climate change policy

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2 w. ago Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences

The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state with effect from August 13, 2025. The decision was contained in a circular issued on Saturday, by spokesperson for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Malam Sani Danjuma, and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa. According […] The post Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’

Sheikh Nura Gwanda, Imam at Kofar Marusa Juma’at Mosque in Katsina, has called on both federal and state governments in Nigeria to establish Ministries of Family Affairs as a strategy to combat crime and moral decline. Making the plea during his Friday sermon themed “Parenting as a Sacred Trust”, the cleric while highlighting the social […] The post Katsina Imam Calls For Establishment Of ‘Ministry Of Family Affairs’ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Katsina Gov’t To Procure 700 Motorcycles, 20 Hilux Vans To Fight Banditry

The Katsina State government has approved the procurement of 700 motorcycles and 20 Hilux vans as part of fresh measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities across the state. The approvals were granted during the 12th Regular Meeting of the State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda at the Government […]

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2 w. ago Governor Radda Approves ₦20m For Graveyard Upkeep Across Katsina

  The Katsina State government has approved ₦20 million per local government area for the renovation and upkeep of cemeteries across the state. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made the announcement on Thursday,  when he received traditional rulers from the Katsina and Daura Emirates in Katsina. The governor described the initiative as both a public service […] The post Governor Radda Approves ₦20m For Graveyard Upkeep Across Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Community, Bandit Leaders Sign Accord To End Insecurity In Katsina

Community leaders of Kurfi local government area of Katsina State have reached a peace agreement with bandits terrorising the area. The move was conceived towards ending years of bloodshed, cattle rustling and kidnapping in the area. According to sources, the historic reconciliation took place on Thursday inside Wurma Forest, one of the epicenters of insecurity, […]

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