katsina state news

The Digest: The Katsina government has reported that over 130 security personnel, including 100 members of the Community Watch Corps, have lost their lives in the battle against banditry. The state’s commissioner addressed misinformation on social media. Key Points: 100 members of the...

The Digest: In Katsina, bandits have killed over 100 personnel from the Community Watch Corps, 30 police officers, and several soldiers in recent attacks. Commissioner Nasir Muazu expressed respect for the fallen heroes and urged citizens to report suspicious activity to support security...

The Digest: Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda was involved in a minor road accident along the Daura-Katsina Road on Sunday, but thankfully, he is in Safe Passage and sustained no major injuries. His Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, confirmed the incident occurred while the...

The Digest: In a show of respect, the Katsina State government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, as a work-free day to mourn former President Muhammadu Buhari. The holiday allows residents and workers to join the country in mourning the loss of the elder statesman. Key Points Katsina...

A viral video shows youths in Katsina staging a public protest in solidarity with Iran amid its ongoing tensions with Israel. While placards were raised and chants echoed in support of a distant cause, many Nigerians online were left bewildered and furious. Protesters in Katsina marched in...

Just days before Eid-el-Kabir, Katsina’s Mai’adua livestock market tells a paradoxical story: ram prices have plummeted by 30% despite a shortage caused by Niger’s export ban. While dealers blame cross-border restrictions and 2024 floods in Niger, Nigerians’ thinning wallets appear to be the...