Agaju Madugba, Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has described the state as being under threat, warning that bandits and other criminals from the neighbouring Zamfara State may have infiltrated his area. Governor Masari who spoke, on Wednesday, during an extra-ordinary security meeting said he was shocked that hoodlums could invade a government […]
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Oshiomhole Begs Supporters To Vote For Buhari, Masari As APC Takes Campaign To Katsina
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has begged supporters to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, in the 2019 general elections. He made the appeal while flagging off the party’s campaign which took place at the Funtua township stadium
Security: Tambuwal praises FG as Airforce plans to upgrade base in Sokoto
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday expressed appreciation to Federal Government on its commitment to contain rising security challenges affecting the state and others. Tambuwal made the remarks when Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadiq, visited him in Sokoto noting that the state faced cases of security challenges in frontiers with Zamfara […]
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Katsina State establishes 30 health centres in 3 years
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State By Philip Yatai Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State said on Thursday that his administration has established 30 Comprehensive Health Centres across the state in the last three years to increase access to healthcare services. Masari stated this at the maiden Convocation and Launching of Endowment Fund
2019 polls: Masari moves to mobilise 3.8m Katsina votes for Buhari
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Ahead of the scheduled 2019 general elections, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the area to mobilise at least 3.8 million votes to ensure victory for the party at all levels. Speaking, on Saturday, at a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, […]
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FRSC loses 72 officers on duty in Kaduna, 3 other states
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said about 72 officers and men of its Kaduna Zonal Command were killed on duty by reckless and unruly drivers in 2018. FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO), Mr Abayomi Omiyale, said this in Kaduna on Friday at a one-day retreat organised for FRSC commanding officers in the zone. […]
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Kano, Katsina account for 30% of malnourished children in Nigeria, says UNICEF
Fred Ezeh, Abuja United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), on Thursday, confirmed that Kano and Katsina states account for over 30 percent of children affected with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Nigeria. Both states are among the states in Nigeria with high population. Katsina has produced twin Nigerian presidents and Kano prides itself as Nigeria’s center […]
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Masari mourns soldiers killed in Borno
Agaju Madugba, Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has commiserated with authorities of the Nigerian Army over the recent reported killing of over 40 soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State. Governor Masari described the services provided by members of the Nigeria Armed Forces as the highest any individuals can give […]
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INEC commences distribution of PVCs in Katsina
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced distribution of Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) to eligible voters who registered between 2015 and March 2018 in Kastina state. Alhaji Abubakar Zarewa, INEC Resident Electoral Commission (REC), in the state made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Katsina on Thursday. “We will also give […]
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N5.7b fraud: Ex-SURE-P boss testifies against ex-Gov. Shema
NAN Mr Nasiru Ingawa, Special Adviser to ex-Gov. Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State on SURE-P, on Tuesday told a Federal High Court in Katsina how Shema allegedly directed him to use about N5.7 billion state SURE-P funds for politics during his tenure. The former special adviser testified at the resumed hearing of a fraud case […]
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