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Four Killed In Katsina Ramadan Alms Distribution Stampede

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Four persons died after a crowd surge during Ramadan charity distribution in Katsina, police confirm investigation underway. Four people have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of Ramadan alms at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina metropolis. The tragic incident happened on Friday at about 9:00...

Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested, 21 Victims Including Three Toddlers Freed In Katsina Operation

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Joint security operation in Katsina frees 21 abducted victims, arrests four suspects, highlighting effective intelligence-led intervention. The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation conducted in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state government said...

NiMet forecasts 3-day thunderstorms, rains from Monday

NewsDeskNgSep 9, 2024September 9, 20240

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, on Sunday, predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country, starting from Monday to Wednesday. The weather outlook released in Abuja forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba states in the northern region during the Monday...

Katsina to spend N288 billion in 2023 fiscal year

NewsDeskNgNov 23, 2022November 23, 20220

Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, has proposed a total budget of about N288 billion for the 2023 fiscal year. Presenting the budget estimates on the floor of the House of Assembly on Tuesday said that the budget was lower than that of 2022 revised budget by N34,662,962,998.00. He...