Tag: katsina
Kankara kidnap: controversial claims raise questions
The kidnap of over three hundred schoolboys in Kankara, Katsina, earlier in December, sparked nationwide outrage which subsided after the boys were released one ...
“We will deal with all that” | President Buhari says as kidnapped #KankaraBoys reportedly return home
Authorities in Katsina have reported that hundreds of students abducted from a school in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) have ...
#BringBackOurBoys: We already forgot about the schoolboys abducted in Kankara? | Boko Haram releases video
Without mincing words, Nigerians have the attitude of losing voice almost immediately after they start screaming on the streets over ...
#BringBackOurBoys: Here’s all we know about the abducted schoolboys from Kankara
To say that the heightened spate of insecurity in Nigeria is worrisome is an understatement. The reality now is that a week ...
#SecureNorth: Zamfara, Katsina have become war zones where human beings fall and authorities look away
21 persons, including police officers and members of local vigilante groups, were reportedly killed by bandits in Katsina and Zamfara, Thursday, in what is suspected to be...
Ahead of Easter; Rivers, Ondo declare ‘we are holier than the Pope’ | The #YNaijaCover
Some Coronavirus-hit states like Lagos and Abuja have been in total lockdown to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, ...
5 Things that Should Matter Today: Chigozie Obioma’s ”An Orchestra of Minorities” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019
The Booker Prize 2019 shortlist was announced yesterday on the Booker website, and author Chigozie Obioma made the final cut ...
The Late 5: Flying Eagles demolish Qatar 4-0 in U-20 World Cup opener; Masari approves death penalty for cattle rustling, kidnapping in Katsina | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Supreme Court uphold’s Governor Fayemi’s election The Supreme Court on Friday upheld ...
The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of May
Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Electricity generation falls to 2,616MW, six plants ...
The Late 5: PDP calls for Adeosun’s immediate sack, Buhari reacts to Saraki’s victory at Supreme court and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday reacted to the Supreme Court’s ...
The Late 5: Lagos govt. bans fuel tankers from non-trailer routes, 32 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops in Borno and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Lagos Government has announced a restriction of the movement of ...
[The Injustice Blog] It has begun, Governor Masari wants a second term and he will do anything to get it
“We (leaders) all know what to do, we just don’t know how to get re-elected after we’ve done it.” When ...
More influential members of the opposition will be joining APC next year – Masari
The governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as an exercise in ...
“We have resources, We are not poor” says Masari
The governor of Katsina, Aminu Bello Masari says Northern Nigeria is not poor and should not be afraid of restructuring. Masari ...
The Big 5: Buhari returns to Nigeria, IPOB threatens to take up arms, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you need to be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife ...
10-year-old boy killed, 2,000 displaced in Katsina flood
A 10-year-old boy has reportedly died while over 2,000 people have been displaced by a flood that ravaged Kaita town, ...
NAPTIP nabs notorious human trafficker in Benin
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said on Sunday that it has arrested a notorious ...
“I am ready to sacrifice my last blood to ensure peace” – Emir of Katsina
The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman has assured the Nigeria will remain one nation, notwithstanding threats from all ...
Seven years gone: A timeline of events that led to President Umar Yar’Adua’s death
5th May 2010: Nigerian president, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua passed on after five long months of chronic illness at the age ...
I was not attacked, report is work of political rivals – Sen. Abu Ibrahim
Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim has debunked reports that he was attacked at the All Progressive Congress (APC) zonal ...
Protesters attack senator, rep in Katsina (WATCH)
Irate youths on Saturday attacked senator representing Katsina south, Abu Ibrahim and Amiru Tukur, member representing Bakori/Danja in the house ...
Senator, Reps member attacked by irate youths in Katsina
Senator representing Katsina South, Abu Ibrahim and House of Representatives member, Alhaji Amiru Tukur on Saturday escaped a mob attack ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 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 ...
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 ...