In a rare moment of good news in Nigeria’s long war against extremism, the Department of State Services (DSS), has confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Abba, the elusive and feared leader of the Mahmuda terror group. Captured alive in a quiet but meticulously planned operation in Wawa, Niger State,...
Katsina State
In a significant victory against crime, the Katsina State Police Command liberated over 50 kidnapped individuals and recovered 229 rustled animals throughout July 2025, demonstrating robust efforts to restore security in the region. The operations, conducted across various communities, also thwarted multiple bandit attacks, bolstering safety for residents. Command’s...
A devastating building collapse occurred in Dankama Local Government Area of Katsina State during a heavy downpour around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, claiming the lives of six family members. The victims were asleep when the building collapsed, resulting in the deaths of Mariya Sani, 45, and her five children:...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Doctor of Science in Public Administration (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt Hon Aminu...
By ANKELI Emmanuel, Sokoto – Governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the banner of Progressive Governors (PGF) have paid a visit to the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda to commiserate with him over the demise of former President Muahammadu Buhari and also wish him...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda was involved in a road accident Sunday night while on his way from Daura to Katsina, the state’s capital. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday. He...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Katsina State has firmly denied reports that its chairmen across the state’s 34 local government areas have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or any other political party. In a statement released on Monday in Katsina, the...
Alhaji Sirajo Yazid-Abukur, a devoted supporter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has pledged N1 million to the workers who dug the grave for Buhari’s burial at his Daura residence. Yazid-Abukur, the Managing Director of the Katsina State Roads Maintenance Agency (KASSROMA), announced the gesture in Katsina on...
Nigerians residing in Jos have expressed a spectrum of emotions following the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, with sentiments ranging from sorrow to indifference, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who surveyed the Jos Metropolis. Ene...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were buried at his residence in Daura, surrounded by mourners, including President Bola Tinubu, Governors, Ministers, and thousands of others. The burial ceremony was attended by dignitaries such as Vice-President Kashim Shettima, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, President of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to...
Nigeria’s northern town of Daura witnessed an unusual crowd on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, as Nigerians and members of foreign delegations paid homage to former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose remains were interred according to Muslim rites in his hometown, two days after he died in a London Clinic at age 82....
By HARUNA AHMED, Kastina The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport in Katsina, marking the beginning of his final journey. Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and family members, the late leader’s remains were received...
Residents of Daura, Katsina State, have paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of integrity, trustworthiness, and generosity. They commended his commitment to his faith, noting that he never missed prayers in congregation whenever he was in Daura. A Man of Faith...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Katsina State Government has declared Monday, July 14, 2025, a work-free day in honor of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in London. Governor Dikko Radda gave the directive to enable workers and residents to join...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – A joint security team comprising Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives, military, and the Nigerian Air Force has successfully neutralised 30 bandits during a gun battle in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in its efforts to combat internal security threats, including kidnapping, arms trafficking, and counterfeiting. According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the operations demonstrate the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in dismantling criminal networks and curbing insecurity....
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – A total of 287 former aspirants and candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State have defected to the Coalition of Political Parties ahead of 2027 election. The defectors, who include former House of Assembly, Chairmanship, and Councilorship aspirants and candidates, cited...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Troops of 17 Brigade, operating under Operation Fasan Yamma, have eliminated eight terrorists in an encounter along Kurfi-Batsari Road in Katsina State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to Kangye, the troops swiftly engaged the...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Former President Mohammad Buhari has donated a cow and other food items to National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, as a gift for the Sallah celebration. The NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alex Obemeata, disclosed that...