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12 custodial centres declared ‘red zones’ in Katsina amid nationwide protest

The Katsina State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service has declared 12 custodial centres across the state as ‘red zones.’The....

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Hunger: 1 Killed, Policemen Stoned As Protest Turns Violent In Katsina

An unidentified protester has been killed as the ongoing hunger protest turned violent on Thursday when hoodlums started throwing stones....

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Katsina Govt Inaugurates FG Palliatives Distribution Committee

The acting governor of Katsina State, Malam Farouk Lawal Jobe, has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to oversee the distribution of....

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Katsina has received FG’s rice, says acting gov

The Katsina State Government has announced the delivery of 20 trucks of rice allocated by the Federal Government to the....

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FUDMA registrar dies in Katsina after protracted illness

Iliyasu Falalu-Rafindadi, registrar of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina state, is dead.Habib Umar-Aminu, spokesperson of the university management, said the professor....

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#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Commercial Activities Grounded in Katsina

Commercial activities in the ancient city of Katsina, Katsina State, were on Thursday morning, grounded over the planned protest by....

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Protest in Katsina Escalates into Clashes at Government House

Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, Katsina Times On the morning of Thursday, August 1, 2024, youths from various parts of Katsina city organized....

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JUST IN: Borno imposes 24-hour curfew after bomb attack rocks market

The Borno State Government has announced an immediate 24-hour curfew across the state.This is in response to the tragic detonation....

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Speaker Abbas Pledges Youth Empowerment at Townhall Meeting

 Abuja, July 31, 2024 — In a significant townhall meeting held at the House of Representatives, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen addressed....

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IHRAAC Urges Respect for Human Rights Ahead of Nigeria’s August Protests

Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, Katsina Times Abuja, July 31, 2024 - The International Human Rights Advocacy and Awareness Centre (IHRAAC) has issued....