Forest Guard Trainee Arrested Over Alleged Ammunition Supply
Security operatives have arrested a newly recruited Forest Guard trainee, Zahraddin Abdullahi Karadua, over allegations that he supplied ammunition to suspected bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Karadua was reportedly arrested during his training and is being questioned over his alleged role in the movement of ammunition to criminal groups operating in […]
Tinubu Congratulates Hausa Community on Hausa Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, describing the Hausa people as a vital force in Nigeria’s unity and development. In a message marking the celebration, Tinubu said the Hausa people have made significant contributions to the country’s progress and remain an important pillar of national cohesion. […]
Katsina Begins Distribution of 90,000 Bags of Grains to Vulnerable Households
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has launched the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 local government areas as part of efforts to ease economic hardship and improve food security. The distribution was flagged off on Wednesday in Kaita Local Government Area, where the governor directed officials and […]
Tinubu Mourns Ex-General Killed by Terrorists
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while being held captive by terrorists in Katsina State. In a statement, the President described the late military officer as a distinguished patriot who served the nation with dedication before his retirement from the Nigerian […]
BREAKING…. Ex-Defence Spokesman Reportedly Killed by Kidnappers
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has reportedly been killed while in the custody of bandits after his abduction in Katsina State. The development was confirmed on Saturday by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu Danmusa, who said security agencies had received intelligence […]
Katsina APC Backs Tinubu for 2027 Re-Election
Governor Dikko Radda has said members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have declared support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Radda made the statement on Saturday while addressing journalists during a party exercise held in his hometown. According to the governor, APC members across wards and local […]
Troops Kill Three Suspected Terrorists in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 17 Brigade have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. The operation was carried out on Friday night by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) FUDMA along the Turare-Kitibawa-Kuka-Mai Damusa Road. The development was confirmed in a statement issued […]
NiMet Warns Northern States of Rising Meningitis Risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states could face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as temperatures rise across parts of the country. In a public health advisory issued Thursday on its X platform, the agency said the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain […]
Tension Rises After Fresh Bandit Attacks in Katsina
Bandits have killed one resident and abducted several others in separate attacks in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, despite a reported peace agreement between local stakeholders and armed groups before the Ramadan period. The incidents were disclosed in a post on Friday by security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine via his X handle, […]
Senate Alarms Over Katsina Attacks, Urges Military Barracks
The Senate on Wednesday raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Katsina State, particularly the Funtua Zone, following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours across three local government areas. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently fulfil his pledge to establish a military barracks in the area […]
