Tijjani Ibrahim

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Journalist at Daily Trust

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2027: I don't have Vice-Presidential Ambition

3 days ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has distanced himself from reports linking him to a purported 2027 vice-presidential ambition. This was as the governor declared that his focus remains serving the people of Katsina State. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, said the governor made the clarification at Dutsin-Ma while speaking at an event organised by the Dutsin-Ma Development Forum on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Bandits Kill 24 Farmers, Others in Katsina Communities

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Bandits have killed at least 20 farmers, three other residents, and a community watch corps operative, popularly called C'watch in Katsina State. The separate incidents took place in Kankara Local Government Area, one of the frontline LGAs in the state. A resident of the community who pleaded anonymity told our reporter that, "about six days ago, bandits attacked farmers in Yargoje, Kwakware, Danmarke, Gidan Dawa and some from Burdugau.
More Katsina LGs negotiate with bandits

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Communities in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Saturday negotiated a peace deal with bandits, making it a third LGA in the state to have reached a peace deal. It could be recalled that on Friday, February 28, there was a peace deal with some bandits’ kingpins in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. That followed two previous peace negotiations, involving Batsari Local Government Area and a section of Safana Local Government Area of the state.
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Unveils New Guidelines for Private, Community Schools

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

The Katsina State Government has unveiled new operational guidelines for private and community schools, aimed at strengthening the operations of the institutions and fostering collaboration with the government to improve the quality of education in the state.In her address during a sensitization workshop held on Monday, the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, said the guidelines are a draft shared with the stakeholders seeking their suggestions for...
Katsina govt unveils new guidelines for private, community schools

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

The Katsina State Government has unveiled new operational guidelines for private and community schools, aimed at strengthening the operations of the institutions and fostering collaboration with the government to improve the quality of education in the state.
2027: Lot of Surprises Awaits the Ruling APC - Sowunmi

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Convener of the National Opposition Movement Coalition (NOMC), codenamed, “The Alternative”, Segun Sowunmi, has warned that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will face surprises in the 2027 presidential elections if they continue to boast of winning without research. Sowunmi made this statement in Katsina after traversing the northern region, where he doubted the acceptability of President Bola Tinubu.
Again, bandits kill 5 Katsina security operatives

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Five operatives of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) have been killed in a deadly ambush by bandits in Maharba Village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Friday led a high-level security delegation to the area for an on-the-spot assessment and to review ongoing security operations. Among the slain operatives was the CWC Commander, Mallam Sanusi.
Police foil kidnap attempt in Katsina, rescue 5 victims

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five victims. Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said a distress call was received at the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters at about 9:37 p.m., alerting them of an attempted abduction by armed bandits at Unguwar Basau along Funtua-Gusau Road, Faskari LGA. The bandits had attacked two vehicles: a Hummer bus (Reg. No. T0510 KN) and a white Mendez truck (Reg. No. LFA 508 YR).
Katsina to host Arewa Tech Fest 2.0

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

Katsina State is set to host the second edition of Arewa Tech Fest, a three-day event scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, at the Continental Event Center, Katsina. The festival, themed “Innovation for Impact – Technology As a Catalyst for Economic Transformation,” aims to bring together tech innovators, startup founders, investors, academics, and policymakers to drive digital transformation in Northern Nigeria.
Police intercept 78 bags of suspected cannabis in Katsina

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Tijjani Ibrahim

The Katsina State Police Command has intercepted 78 bags of suspected cannabis and arrested over 200 suspects for various crimes during April 2025. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said the arrests include 25 for armed robbery, 15 for kidnapping, 30 for murder or culpable homicide and 3 for unlawful possession of firearms. He said the police also recovered two locally-made guns, stolen vehicles and motorcycles, and rescued over 130 kidnapped victims.