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Katsina government

October 24, 2023

Bandits: Gov Radda to pay special allowance to Katsina clerics, ward heads

The Katsina government says it will introduce special allowances to Friday mosque clerics, their deputies, mua’dhins and ward heads to encourage them in the fight against bandits.

Bandits attack
October 18, 2023

Bandits: Katsina government vows not to negotiate with criminals

The Katsina government says it will not negotiate with any criminal or group of criminals but will do everything humanly possible to protect the people.

Bandits and Governor Dikko Radda
October 11, 2023

Governor Dikko Radda sacks Katsina United management

The Katsina government has dissolved the management of the Katsina United FC with immediate effect.

Katsina United FC
March 9, 2023

Masari to spend N367 million to rehabilitate, upgrade Musawa Dam

The Katsina government has approved N367 million to rehabilitate and upgrade the Musawa Dam in the Musawa council area.

Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari
January 20, 2023

Islamic scholar wants Hisbah established in Katsina

Sheikh Yakubu Musa, a renowned Islamic scholar, has called on the Katsina government to establish a Hisbah board.

Hisbah operatives
October 20, 2022

Katsina government reiterates commitment to end banditry

The deputy governor assured of the government’s commitment to ending the lingering banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges in Katsina.

Katsina Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu
September 14, 2022

Katsina spent $21 million on 25,922 almajiri children, 255 Qur’anic schools: Official

“Katsina state has the highest number of out-of-school children of about 1,135,000, which comprises almajirai, nomads, IDPs and vulnerable children.”

Almajiri children used to tell the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian Nigeria]
September 10, 2022

Katsina bans sale, smoking of shisha, other non-medical substances

The government took the stand in view of the increasing number of youths hooked on shisha in the state.

August 30, 2022

Katsina procures 10 locally-made APCs to fight bandits

The APCs, which were made in Kebbi State, would be given to security agencies to confront bandits hiding in forests in the state.

Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs)