Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Intensify Operations in Katsina State Tinubu described Nigeria’s security challenges as solvable He emphasized importance security personnel familiar with local terrains President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate review of security operations in Katsina State. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released Tuesday by his Senior Special Adviser … Read more
Igbo Traditional Ruler Honours Katsina Governor Igwe Ben Eze, ruler of Ndeabor Kingdom in Enugu State, praised Katsina Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda. For supporting non-indigenous residents in Katsina State. Radda was given the title “Omeluoha I” (Man of Charity) at Ndeabor Kingdom’s palace. The chieftaincy title was conferred during a weekend ceremony in Enugu State. … Read more
On Tuesday, the Katsina State Government recognized the remarkable honesty of a woman, Malama Amina Abdulkadir-Yanmama, by rewarding her with ₦500,000 for returning ₦748,320 that was mistakenly sent to her account. The money was meant for the Federal Government’s Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Katsina State. Editor’s Pick: Bovi Explains Why He Chose Not to … Read more
Bandits have reportedly murdered eight people, abducted scores, and seriously injured others after laying siege to the Kankara Local Area of Katsina on Friday and Saturday. A source said that the bandits launched a fierce attack on several communities in Kankara Local Government Area, leading the villagers fleeing their homes due to fear. “Earlier this … Read more
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force reportedly caused multiple casualties in Shawu village, Ruwan Godiya district, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Thursday. The strike, initially intended to target bandits in the area, tragically impacted members of the community. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, a distinguished diplomat and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has passed away at the age of 81. The revered diplomat reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, though the exact cause of his death has not been disclosed at the time of this report. A native of Katsina … Read more
Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has announced that his administration has successfully trained residents to defend themselves against bandit terrorists. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the governor revealed that many communities in the state are now out of reach for bandits due to the proactive self-defense measures taken by locals. Explaining the … Read more
Bandits attacked Kurfi General Hospital in Katsina state’s Kurfi local government area, shooting a watchman and abducting four women, including the wife of an on-duty health official. A reliable source from the area reported that three of the bandits, who initially entered the hospital unarmed around 10:45 am, later confronted the watchman who had intercepted … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted two bandit attacks, rescuing five kidnapped victims and neutralizing two kidnappers. Police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Sadiq announced these developments in a press statement to Channels Television on Monday. Sadiq reported that on Sunday, the command received an urgent distress call regarding a bandit attack on Layin Minister … Read more
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command arrested a woman named Hauwa Sani for attempting to smuggle 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil, along with a two-year-old child in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement posted … Read more
The Police Command in Katsina State said there was no loss of life recorded in the state during the nationwide hunger protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, made this known in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over Mass … Read more
President Tinubu mourns the death of elder statesman Amadu Na-Funtua, highlighting his contributions, while Vice President Shettima refutes claims that Tinubu is working against Northern Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the death of elder statesman Alhaji Ahmadu Abdulkadir, also known as Amadu Na-Funtua. The deceased was a … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Aisha Abubakar, has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command for supplying ammunition to bandits in Katsina State. Aisha, who was paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the Police Command headquarters, confessed to receiving ₦50,000 per trip to deliver the ammunition to the Bandits. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors … Read more
A night-long attack by bandits in Maidabino, Katsina State, resulted in nine deaths, fifty abductions, and widespread destruction. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a harrowing night-long ordeal, the town of Maidabino in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State was besieged by a large group of bandits. The violent raid, which lasted from 10 PM on … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his Daura residence, accompanied by Senator Aminu Tambuwal and other PDP stakeholders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed why he visited former … Read more
Governor Radda advocates for states to determine minimum wage based on revenue He argues federal government should set a minimum standard, not a fixed amount Radda highlights disparities in states’ financial capacities and workforce sizes Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing debate over the proposed minimum wage increment, Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina … Read more
Governors from 9 northern states attended a peace summit in the US The trip aimed to find lasting solutions to insecurity challenges Governor Dikko Radda says they now have a better understanding of the issues Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent development, the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has stated that he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a military commander stationed at an army camp in Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, located in the Danmusa local government area of Katsina State, fell victim to a deadly ambush on Thursday. According to Daily Trust, sources revealed that the remains of the deceased commander have been deposited at hospital in the … Read more
Suspected bandit attack targets worshippers during Ramadan prayers in Mairuwa village, Katsina State. Two individuals killed and one injured in the violent incident. Among the victims is Alhaji Lado, a prominent politician in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Saturday night, suspected bandits attacked Mairuwa village in Faskari local government area of Katsina State, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded plans to commence the disbursement of $540 million to the first phase of States in Nigeria for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). Vice President Kashim Shettima called for immediate action, saying it was time for the government and its development … Read more