Segun Olaniyan

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Journalist at Independent (Nigeria)

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National Police Day: Katsina CP Commends Traders, Solicits More Support

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – The Katsina State Police Command, has successfully completed a sanitation exercise at the Central Market in Katsina, as part of the maiden annual Police Day celebration. The exercise, which was led by the Commissioner of Police, Katsina Command, was aimed at promoting a clean and healthy environment, as well as fostering a sense of community and cooperation between the police and the public.
New Katsina Police Commissioner Assures Readiness To Combat Banditry, Restore Peace

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – CP Bello Shehu, the new Katsina state Commissioner of Police has assured the people of his readiness to do everything possible to combat the scourge of banditry and restore peace and security in the state. Shehu who made this declaration during his maiden briefing with newsmen in Katsina, said banditry had become a major threat and expressed the Command’s readiness to defeat the menace and restore normalcy across the state.
Radda Urges CDCs To Develop Their Localities

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – Katsina State Community Development Committees, CDC, have been urged to carry out their statutory responsibilities to ensure the progress and development of their areas. Similarly, he challenged the people to participate in ensuring that the right needs are addressed to improve their lot. Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, the state Governor gave the charge in his message during the Hawan Bariki Sallah durbar held in Katsina on Monday.
Tinubu Will Win In 2027 - Maituraka

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – Alhaji Abdulaziz Maituraka, Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President has stated that, the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, party will form government at the national and state level come 2027 general elections. Similarly, he said President Ahmed Bola Tinubu would win the presidential poll, and returned to continue his second term of four years.
Radda Expresses Gratitude To Tinubu, Govs, NASS, Others Following Mother’s Demise

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA: Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support following the recent passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari. In an address delivered by the Governor, he reflected on his Hajiya Safara’u departure with both grief and gratitude.
Katsina Foundation Condemn Killings, Urges FG, Security Agencies To Unravel Circumstances

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

Comrade Mannir Mohammed Sulaiman, the Chairman, Funtua Unity Foundation has condemned the unfortunate killings of sixteen innocent indigenes of kano state coming from Rivers state through Orume in Edo state for sallah celebrations. This is contained in a statement by Hussaini Danhaire, the Secretary of the Foundation made available to Sunday Independent in Katsina on Saturday.
S’West Govs’ Forum Extends Condolences To Gov Radda Over Mother’s Death

3 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally commiserated with his Katsina state counterpart, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda following the recent loss of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who represented Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Chairman, South West Governors’ Forum, conveyed the Governor’s heartfelt condolences to Malam Dikko Umaru Radda in Katsina on Friday.
Sambo, Defence Minister Badaru Condole Governor Radda

4 weeks ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – Former Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo has paid a condolence visit to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. In his remarks, Sambo said, “This is not just your personal loss, but a loss to all of Katsina State and Nigeria –for she was a mother to the nation.” Former Vice President Sambo also prayed for continued success of Governor Radda in securing peace in Katsina, the Northwest and across Nigeria.
NAK Boss, Forum Commiserates With Radda Over Mother’s Demise

1 month ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – The chairman, NAK General Merchants Ltd, Alhaji Akilu Hassan Mohamed, has condoled the Governor of Katsina State over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safarau Umar Radda. Mohammed, in a message, described the death of the late matriarch as a great loss not only to the family but the state and the entire nation. The Chairman, who noted that death is inevitable to every mortal, said the deceased was an icon who nurtured his family with great passion and decorum.
Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Neutralize Terrorists In Kankara

1 month ago | independent.ng | Segun Olaniyan

KATSINA – The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs has commended the successful joint military operation conducted by troops of the 17 Brigade in conjunction with Air Component Operation Forest Sanity, which resulted in the rescue of 84 captives from terrorist enclaves in Kankara Local Government Area. Dr Nasir Mu’azu, the state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Katsina on Thursday.