Tag: katsina

$9.8m: Group demands release of ex-NNPC GMD

by Azeez Adeniyi The Southern Kaduna Coalition of Professionals (SKCOP) has decried the detention of a former Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. The Economic…

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Katsina lawmaker, Sani Bello is dead

by Dolapo Adelana Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Wednesday mourned the passing of a lawmaker from Katsina State, Bello Sani, who died early this morning. Sani, who…

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There’s a threat to my life, ex-Katsina gov Shema cries out

Former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema has raised alarm that there is a threat to his life. Shema who is facing trial for alleged N11 billion fraud broke down in…

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Gunmen kill one, injure 5 in Kaduna

One person has been killed and five others injured after unknown gunmen attacked Zankan village, Kaduna State, the police said on Sunday. Spokesman of the command, ASP Aliyu Usman said…

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Gunmen kill one, injure others in Katsina community

Some unknown gunmen on Wednesday killed at least one person and injured several others in Katsina State. According to a witness, 13 armed bandits stormed Makera, Marina, Yara-gabas, Yara-arewa and Kofar-fada areas…

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Shi’ites, youth clashes in Kaduna, Katsina leave 12 dead

12 people have been confirmed dead and many injured in clashes between members of the Shi'ites group and youths in Katsina and Kaduna States. The group had staged a procession…

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Katsina governor, Masari rescues accident victims (PHOTOS)

Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari on Tuesday helped some persons who were involved in an accident. The governor's convoy was on its way from Adua when he noticed…

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Domestic staff steals N91m from ex first lady Turai Yar’Adua

A domestic staff, Yusuf Sarkin Gida of former first lady Turai Yaradua has been arrested by the Katsina police for stealing ninety-one million naira from her, Daily Trust reports. While confirming the…

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Just In: EFCC declares former Katsina governor Ibrahim Shema wanted (PHOTO)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday declared a former governor of Katsina state Ibrahim Shema wanted. In a statement released by its Head of Media and Publicity,…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. FG has spent more than $40 billion in the Niger Delta - Kachikwu Minister of State for Petroleum Resources,…

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Girl feeds her one-day old baby to a dog

The Kastina State Police Command has arrested a family of five for allegedly feeding a day-old baby boy to a dog... as a meal! The incident which happened at Saika…

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‘No section of the country will be discriminated in my government’- President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, promised not to discriminate against section of the country despite public complaints that his appointments have been severely lopsided to favor the North. Taking a…

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President Buhari flies to Katsina to enjoy the weekend (PHOTOS)

It appears President Muhammadu Buhari cherishes his weekends like every Nigerian. On Friday, he left the Presidential Villa in Abuja for his home in Katsina where he will spend the…

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Garba Lawal inspires young footballers at Copa Coca-Cola training camp (PHOTOS)

The COPA Coca-Cola 2016 coaching clinic has been filled with several incredible moments, and the training camp at Kaduna recently provided yet another memorable day for young players at the…

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President Buhari has found the quickest way out of poverty for Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari, appears to have found the quickest way out of poverty for Nigerians - and it's something you've known all along. The president shared with the country when he…

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President Buhari is attending 2 summits today (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari is out of the country again. What else is new, right? He will have a busy day today, attending two summits. He first visited Katsina, before jetting…

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President Buhari responds to critics of anti-corruption fight

“We will not betray trust and we will not let those who betray the trust of Nigerians go scot-free except the ones we don’t know,” says President Muhammadu Buhari. The…

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Armed herdsmen en route Agatu before the massacre (VIDEO)

A video obtained by SBM Intelligence depicts dozens of armed men in boats, crossing the River Benue, on their way to wreak havoc on Agatu community in Benue state. The…

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Etisalat opens 0809JA Experience Centres across Nigeria

Customers on Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications network, Etisalat, have a cause to be excited as Etisalat opened six Experience Centres around the country in order to bring products and…

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Thousands of Shiites hold prayers for El-Zakzaky as protests hold in Bauchi, Katsina (PHOTOS)

Thousands of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria on Wednesday, protested against the arrest of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Protests were held in Katsina and Bauchi states, as thousands…

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Photos from President Buhari’s visit to Katsina

President Muhammadu Buhari is presently in his home-state, Katsina. Buhari, who arrived the state early on Friday evening, was welcomed by the state governor, Aminu Bello Masari and a large…

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Buhari makes first visit to hometown since becoming President (See Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari is presently in his hometown of Daura, in Katsina state. Buhari, who flew in from Kaduna, is making his first visit to Daura since his inauguration as President on May 29.…

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Despite the low turnout of voters, this woman with disability did the needful (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Aww, they would do anything to get the right leader. Rather than sit at home like many others did today, this disabled mother and her child took…

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YNAIJA PREDICTION: We predict that PDP’s Musa Nashuni will win Katsina guber elections

The major candidates in Kastina State elections are Engineer Musa Nashuni of the PDP and Aminu Bello Masari of the APC. Masari, a one time Speaker of the Federal House of…

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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari sweeps clean Katsina elections

by James Sambo The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, has won the election in Katsina state. He polled 1,345,441 votes to defeat President Jonathan of the…

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See what Gen. Buhari is doing at home right now… (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene After concluding his accreditation in the Daura area of Katsina, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly at home waiting to return to…

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Update: Jonathan advises voters to remain patient as card reader malfunctions

by Isi Esene After a glitch getting himself accredited at the Otazi Plaground in his hometown of Otueke, Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to all voters around the…

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#NigeriaDecides: Buhari and his wife, Aisha, gets accredited in Katsina (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) arrived at his polling unit in Daura, Katsina State to get accredited by the INEC…

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Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports from various sources, the private jet conveying Muhammadu Buhari from Abuja to his hometown, Daura, Katsina, is being prevented from taking off. The presidential…

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YNaija Editorial: Dear INEC, we – and voters – are still waiting for you to do your job

Two weeks ago, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in his presentation to the council of states, revealed the percentages of permanent voter cards,…

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