Tag: Kastina State
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
BREAKING: Notorious Terrorist Leader Sani Wala Burki Eliminated in Coordinated Katsina Operation
Katsina, Nigeria – September 14, 2024 In a major victory against terrorism, security forces have neutralized Sani Wala Burki, a notorious terrorist leader responsible for a series of violent attacks across the Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State. Burki, who had instilled fear among communities in the region, was killed alongside…
Katsina State Government Begins Disbursement of Outstanding Gratuities for Retirees
In a significant move aimed at addressing the long-standing issue of unpaid gratuities, the Katsina State Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding payments for retirees from both the state and local government services (ULGS). According to the plan, the payments will be made in two installments, ensuring that retirees finally receive the benefits owed…
Katsina SSA Digital Media, Isah Miqdad, to Present Fully Funded Scholarships and Bursaries to Local Students
Honorable Isah Miqdad, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Digital Media to Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has announced the upcoming presentation of fully sponsored scholarship and bursary awards to students in Katsina Local Government. In a statement, Miqdad emphasized the administration’s commitment to supporting education during these challenging times, particularly for disadvantaged…
Katsina Governor Radda Presents Admission Letters to 68 Scholarship Recipients Headed for China
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has officially presented admission letters and international passports to 68 students selected for the state’s Special Foreign Scholarship Program. The students, who will depart for China tomorrow, are set to pursue advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Bio-economy under a fully sponsored scholarship program. The initiative, which…
“We Will Give Them Necessary Support and Training to Engage Criminals Before the Arrival of Security Agents” — Radda
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has announced a new initiative aimed at empowering communities to defend themselves against bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements. The governor emphasized the importance of local involvement in safeguarding rural areas, particularly those far from the reach of immediate security forces. “We have come up with an initiative that…
Katsina State Governor Requests Federal Government to Hand Over Abandoned Wind Power Project
Katsina, Nigeria – In a significant development, the Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, has formally requested the Federal Government to transfer the management of the abandoned Lambar Rimi Wind Power Project to the Katsina State Government. This request was made through a letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…