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NGO to Tinubu: End financial predicament, tackle insecurity
Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu has been called upon to come up with a blueprint that would bring an end to the menace of banditry, terrorism and related ills in the country, especially in the north-western region of the country. The president-elect has also been called upon to assemble a committee of experts in the economic field that would bring an end to the financial predicaments currently facing Nigerians.
Masari sets up 11-member committee over Bakori, Kankara killings
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has set up an 11-man Commission of Inquiry to unravel what led to the killing of more than 100 vigilantes, locally known as Yansakkai, by suspected terrorists in Bakori and Kankara Local Government Areas. The vigilantes were reported to have lost their lives following a clash with terrorists who had rustled some animals at a community in Bakori.
Terrorists kill, injure many in Katsina
Daredevil terrorists have killed scores of people and injured several others at Mji village, in Kankara council area of Katsina State. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at about 5.30 pm when the terrorists clashed with a group of vigilantes. Trouble started after the terrorists went to a community in Bakori council area, and rustled dozens of cattle. They then moved the animals towards Mji community, ostensibly to move the animals into the forest located close to the area.
Buhari commissions multi-billion naira projects in Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari has commissioned several multi-billion naira projects at his Katsina home state on Thursday. The projects commissioned include two underpass bridges located in Kofar Kaura and Kofar Kwaya areas, the remodelled Katsina General Hospital, and the new Katsina Revenue House. Other projects include the rehabilitated Katsina Water Supply Booster Station, Katsina Metrological Institute of Nigeria (Federal), and the Darma Rice Mill (Private).
NIA Boss gets staff of office as Sardaunan Katsina
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Usman has conferred the traditional title of the Sardaunan Katsina to the Director General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ahmed Abubakar. The title was conferred on him yesterday at the emir’s palace in a ceremony that saw several dignitaries in attendance. Sardaunan Katsina is a prestigious traditional title given to well-deserved persons from the state that had excelled in their career, business or other works of life.
Police kill 2 notorious terrorists in Katsina
Police have shot dead two notorious terrorists on its wanted list in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. They are Abu Na-Iraqi and Abu Na-Masari. The two men said to have terrorised hapless residents of Dutsinma and neighbouring council areas, were killed in a foiled attack they carried out at Sokoto-Rima Quarters Tuesday night in the council area.
Customs generates N179m revenue for November in Katsina
More than N179.2 million has been collected as revenue by the Katsina State Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) in November 2022. Comptroller of customs in the state, Chedi Wada made this known during the monthly newsmen briefing on the activities of the command on Tuesday. Wada said the amount showed an increase of N58 million or 47 percent increase, over the October revenue collected which stood at N121.8 million.
Terrorists kill two, kidnap three passengers in Katsina
At least two passengers have lost their lives while several others sustained injuries when they were attacked by terrorists in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred about 9:15 pm on Saturday, happened at the Magama Jibia village when the victims were plying the road in commercial vehicles. A source said that the terrorists confiscated valuables from the passengers, and also kidnapped three of them before moving them into the forest.
Families of deceased police officers get N21m in Katsina
Eight families of police officers who died in active service have received N21 million assistance from the Katsina State Police Command. The money, according to a statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, was given to the families at a ceremony held at its headquarters. He said the money was doled out through the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Family Welfare Insurance Scheme.
Police rescue 18 persons from terrorists
Eighteen people have been rescued from terrorists by police in Katsina state following an attack on Baushe, Gatakawa village, in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina state. The attack which occurred at about 1am on Thursday, also saw the recovery of two cows and five motorcycles from the terrorists. Sadly, two of the community members lost their lives during the attack, while one person was injured and is receiving medical attention in the hospital.
NUJ lauds Buhari for conferring national honours on Isuguzo, Prof Lugga
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Katsina state has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for conferring national honour of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) on the union’s national president, Chris Isuguzo. In a statement signed by the chairman of the union in the state, Tukur Dan-Ali, also commended Buhari for conferring the same honour on the grand patron of the union in the state, Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga.
Police neutralise two suspected terrorists in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command says it has neutralised two suspected terrorists during gunfire exchange at Juga village, in Kankia Local Government Area of the state. The command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah, said the incident occurred on Sunday. It maintained that the terrorists had successfully kidnapped one Ibrahim Tafashiya, 60, and were moving him into the forest when the gunfire exchange ensued.
Terrorists kill three, abduct school principal, others in Katsina
Three people have been killed while dozens of others have been injured after terrorists attacked three communities in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attacks were carried out at Yan Tabki, Unguwar Isyaka and Company Daudawa communities, from midnight on Monday into the morning hours of Tuesday.
Terrorists threaten to abduct, kill Buhari, El-Rufai
**Three killed, several injured, dozens kidnapped in Katsina Terrorists who seized about sixty Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28th have threatened to abduct and kill President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. They have also threatened to kill the remaining passengers if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands. The fresh threat on the life of the President and governor has added a new dimension to the ceaseless terrorist attacks in the country.
Gunmen kill 9 persons in Katsina
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed nine persons at Kwai and Ruwan Godiya communities in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which took place at about 1:30 pm on Monday, occurred when the terrorists attacked the two communities and started shooting sporadically. They also abducted unknown number of people and rustled unspecified number of animals. Several people were said to have sustained injuries during the attack.
Gunmen abduct four housewives, five others in Katsina
Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have kidnapped nine persons, including four housewives and five others at Shema quarters, in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident which occurred at about 11:30 pm on Sunday, happened when the gunmen stormed the area during a heavy downpour. Sources said the gunmen stormed the area in their numbers riding on motorcycles, and were armed with sophisticated weapons.
Terrorists abduct 6 in Katsina town - The Trumpet Nigeria - Latest Nigeria
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of six people by terrorists at Shola Quarters, in the state metropolitan area. According to the police, the incident occurred at about 4 am on Tuesday, and those abducted included five males and one female. This was disclosed in a statement issued to newsmen by the spokesperson for the command, SP Gambo Isah.
Three dead, several injured, houses destroyed in Katsina rainstorm - The
Rainstorm has killed three people, injured several others and destroyed many homes in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The rainstorm which started on Saturday and lasted till Sunday, affected several communities in the area, with Kankara town, Nasarawa and Matsiga communities mostly affected. While one person was said to have died in Nasarawa community, the other two who were women, lost their lives at Matsiga community.
Terrorists abduct ‘many’ in Katsina - The Trumpet Nigeria - Latest Nig
Terrorists have abducted an unspecified number of people, including women and children, at Farfaru and Kwari communities in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina state. The Farfaru incident happened at about 3pm on Saturday, while the Kwari incident occurred at about 9.30pm of the same day. It was gathered that the terrorists also rustled several domestic animals from the two communities, and shot some of the residents that were trying to flee from the attack.
Execute drug traffickers -Katsina Emir
Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has called for the execution of suspects found guilty of drug trafficking in the country. Kabir stated this Monday, when he received the Minister of Defence and his Sports counterpart, Mansir Dan-Ali and Solomon Dalung respectively, at his palace. He said those engaged in the business of drugs trafficking were enemies of the state that were posing no small degree of danger to the populace.
Dalung tasks govs to channel security funds into sports
State governors have been called upon to invest in sporting activities as a way to minimising crime among the youths. Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, stated this during the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Air Force Games in Katsina State. Dalung said most crimes committed today in Nigeria were perpetrated by the youths, and that investing in sports would go a long way to reducing the problem.
World Teachers Day: NUT to go on strike over welfare
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Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, yesterday issued a two weeks ultimatum to the Federal Government to address some issues relating to their welfare, failure of which they will withdraw their services. NUT National President, Comrade Michael Olukoya gave the ultimatum at the occasion of World Teachers Day with the theme: ‘Valuing Teachers, Improving their Status’ which was celebrated in Abuja and across the country.
By Abiodun Nejo, Kemi Olaitan, Femi Oyeweso Verified, Regina Otokpa Verified, James Danjuma, Ifeanyi Ashikodi
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Anti-corruption war: I’ll ensure fairness, justice -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, in Daura, Katsina State, said that patriotic Nigerians had nothing to fear in the fight against corruption as his administration would ensure justice and fairness to all. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said Buhari spoke after Eid prayers to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir.
NLC holds solidarity protests over Nasarawa killings
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Tuesday held protest march in some states over the killing of two civil servants by police in Nasarawa State. The union, however, suspended protest earlier planned to take place in Nasarawa State itself. It would be recalled that in late July, police stationed at the Government House, 2016Lafia, reportedly shot at members of the joint trade union of NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC, killing the two workers and injuring others.
NLC holds solidarity protests over Nasarawa killings
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Tuesday held protest march in some states over the killing of two civil servants by police in Nasarawa State. The union, however, suspended protest earlier planned to take place in Nasarawa State itself. It would be recalled that in late July, police stationed at the Government House 2016Lafia, reportedly shot at members of the joint trade union of NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC, killing the two workers and injuring others.
I’ll deal with those disparaging my person-Masari
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has vowed to deal with those hiding under the guise of politics and religion to unduly disparage his person and government. Masari said a campaign of calumny was ongoing on social media networks with hate-preaching by some religious groups against his government and person. The Governor, however, said such would not deter him from implementing reforms that would help the State come out of the doldrums.
Katsina assembly passes 18 bills in one year
Katsina State House of Assembly has passed a total of 18 bills into law since its inauguration in June last year. Speaker of the Aassembly, Hon Sabiu Ibrahim Muduru stated this yesterday in an interview with newsmen. Muduru also said the house deliberated on 134 motions and passed 77 resolutions within period under review.
Four bag Katsina varsity honorar y degree
Four prominent Nigerians have been conferred with honorary degrees by the first Islamic higher institution in the country, also known as Al-qalam University, Katsina State. The honorees include, Aminu Dantata, Isyaku Umar Tofa, Tijjani Babatunde Folawiyo and the late Grand Khadi, Usman Mohammed Daura. Their conferment according to the university followed their “Philanthropic contributions and the uplifting of educational standard” in the country.
Buhari dares Biafran agitators
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday dared the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, on their agitation for a separate state. Speaking yesterday in Katsina State, Buhari told the agitators to “bring it on”, and that “if the agitators want us to enter the sea, then we will.” He described as madness the action of those calling for the country’s division, adding that the Federal Government would not sit and allow some people divide the country.
‘Ex-gov sold expensive govt vehicles at paltry sums to self, others’
Former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema auctioned expensive government vehicles to himself at paltry sums before leaving office in May last year, documents released by the stte government at the weekend have revealed. Shema also auctioned highcost government vehicles at giveaway prices to wife, Mrs. Fatima Shama, Deputy, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, and spouse, Mrs. Libabatu Faskari days before vacating office.
Katsina seeks closer ties with US
Katsina State government has called for closer ties with the United States of America to strengthen four key areas of its economy. Governor Aminu Masari made the call when he received Counsellor for Economic Affairs in the Embassy of United States, Mr Alan Tousignant, in the state over the weekend. Masari said the current state administration had identified the key areas of education, agriculture, health and water supply for immediate attention and intervention.
26 states owe corps members allowance -DG
About 26 states are yet to pay backlog of allowances to serving and completed youth corps members. Some of these states owe such corps members up to two years of unpaid allowances. Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi, who stated this yesterday in Katsina State, described the situation as disheartening and a challenge to the scheme.
Katsina set to recover N5bn from tax defaulters
A special court has been set up by Katsina State government to recover N5 billion from tax defaulters in the state. Speaking with newsmen yesterday, executive chairman of the state’s Board of Internal Revenue, Aminu Danrabbati, said the measure was taken after several letters sent to defaulters to pay monies they owed. Danrabbati said except for a few that honoured the letters, several of the defaulters were yet to settle their taxes, which had accumulated over months and years.
Fire guts Catholic secondary school in Katsina
Fire has gutted part of a secondary school building belonging to the St. Martins de Porres Catholic Church in Katsina state. The incident which took place Sunday evening at about 7pm, saw the entire first floor of the school building gutted by fire. It was learnt that office documents, text books, tables and chairs as well as other classroom valuables were destroyed in the fire.
Auto accidents claim 170 lives in Katsina
No less than 170 people lost their lives in road accidents across Katsina State’s 34 council areas last year. Of the number, 147 were adult males, 16 females, and seven children. Also last year, 717 sustained injuries from accidents, including 680 adults and 37 children, with a total of 1,217 involved in accidents. The state sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Abdu Sule, said the accidents were mostly due to reckless driving by motorists.
Smuggling is like treason-Ali
The Comptroller General of Customs, Col Hameed Ali has likened activities of smugglers in the county to acts of treason. Ali, who was speaking yesterday while in Katsina state on official assignment, said those engaged in smuggling were committing crimes that were tantamount to betraying the country. He warned those engaged in the act of smuggling to desist from doing same or face the full wrath of the law.
Panel decries poverty rate in Katsina
A committee on economy and investment set up by Katsina State government has lamented high rate of poverty in the state. The committee, chaired by former deputy governor of the state, Tukur Jikamshi, lamented that about 82 per cent of the people were living under poverty line in the state. In 2005, the state’s estimated population was a little over 6.4 million people, which would translate to more than five million people living below poverty line.
PTAD to verify 2,500 pensioners in Katsina
About 2,500 pensioners are to be verified by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, in the ongoing national verification exercise in Katsina State Speaking while monitoring the exercise, PTAD Director General, Nellie Mayshak, said the state exercise was part of verification for the North West Zone which ends November 14, 2015.
Over 1,800 cattle recovered in Katsina
More than 1,800 cows and sheep have so far been recovered from cattle rustlers in the last five months in Katsina State. Governor Aminu Masari, who stated this at a public event at the weekend, said the recovered livestock had been handed over to their rightful owners. Masari explained that the state government had spent about N400 million to provide logistics to the army and police, who were currently fighting cattle rustling at Rugu forest.
Katsina gets 13 new commissioners
The long-awaited swearing-in of new commissioners in Katsina State finally held at the weekend with 13 persons getting portfolios. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the 35,000-capacity Karkanda Stadium in the metropolis. The commissioners’ portfolios followed their screening and confirmation by the House of Assembly about two weeks ago. There was anticipation that the commissioners would be sworn in earlier than now, the state administration having been in office since May 29.
Traditional leader killed in Katsina Emir’s convoy
A traditional leader has lost his life while two others sustained injuries following the crash of convoy belonging to Emir of Katsina, Abulmumini Usman. The accident occurred Saturday evening along the Lokoja-Abuja road, while the convoy was returning to Katsina from Ilorin, Kwara State. It was learnt that the emir was not in the convoy, as he flew a commercial airline to the state.
Teachers’ Day: NUT bemoans state of education
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Teachers yesterday made a case for the convocation of a National Education Summit with a view to repositioning the nation’s education sector. NUT National President, Comrade Michael Olukoya, said the country needed a serious result oriented and purposeful education summit where professionals and stakeholders would bring their experiences to bear in offering solutions to all challenges bedeviling the system.
By Kemi Olaitan, Abiodun Nejo, Regina Otokpa Verified, James Danjuma, Williams Attah, Saidat Alausa, Amour Udemude
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Masari decries casual workers as health personnel
Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has expressed concern over frequent use of casual workers as personnel in health institutions in the state. The governor was speaking during the commissioning of a new secretariat belonging to the state’s chapter of the Association of Nurses and Midwifery yesterday. Masari said about 60 per cent or 14,400 of the 24,000 health workers in the state are casual workers, and that they were employed by the previous state administration.
NGO drags VC, varsity before ICPC
Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State, Prof. James Ayatse, has been dragged before the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, over alleged financial misappropriation. Ayatse was dragged before the commission by a non-governmental organisation, NGO, Concerned Youth of Katsina, for alleged misappropriation of more than N106 million funds belonging to the institution.
Stampede: 54 Nigerians confirmed dead in S’Arabia
. Buhari orders Hajj commission, embassy to account for Nigerian pilgrims . Death of two Appeal Court justices stalls hearing of cases Fifty-four Nigerians have been confirmed to have died during Thursday’s stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia. The confirmation was given yesterday by Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Alhaji Abdullahi Mukhtar, at a news conference in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Cattle rustling to end in December -Masari
The problem of cattle rustling that has brought untold socio-economic hardship to many in Katsina State would soon be over. Governor Aminu Bello Masari disclosed this over the weekend while receiving the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, at the old Government House for Sallah homage and Durbar. The governor said additional security personnel from the army and mobile police would be deployed to the notorious Rugu forest to help clear the area which serves as hideout for rustlers.
NDLEA arrests 385 drug traffi ckers, convicts 48 others
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Katsina State said it has arrested 385 suspected drug traffickers, users and barons while 48 others have been convicted. In a press release issued to newsmen yesterday, the agency’s state commander, Mrs. Maryam Sani, said 65 other suspects had their cases pending at the Federal High Court in the state. Mrs. Sani said the arrest of the drug suspects was made from January to September this year.
APC governors, Speakers meet in Katsina
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as well as Speakers of state Houses of Assembly from APC-led states will meet in Katsina state tomorrow. National and party issues are expected to top the agenda. It was also gathered that the governors would meet with stakeholders for a parley session before departing Wednesday. Former Speaker, House of Representatives and current Governor of Katsina, Aminu Bello is expected to host the event.
FG to inject N3bn into construction of houses in Katsina
The Federal Government said it plans to inject more than N3bn into the construction of hundreds of houses in Katsina State. Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority, FHA, Mr Al-amin Mohammed revealed this over the weekend. Mohammed said the houses would be constructed in collaboration with the state government to assist in reducing accommodation challenges in the state. He said specific number of houses and types would be decided after conclusion of agreement with the state government.
‘11,000 teachers lack minimum qualification in Katsina’
About 11,000 primary and secondary school teachers lack the minimum qualification to teach in Katsina State. Also, the state needs additional 8,000 teachers to meet up with shortage in both primary and secondary schools. The state’s sub-committee chairman on education, Dr. Badamasi Charanchi stated this over the weekend at an event to mark 100 days of Governor Aminu Bello Masari’s administration.
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