Katsina State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:51:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Katsina State – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Internet Fraud: Court Convicts Babatude Falade, Hussaini Salako, Chukudi Promise, 5 Others Over Identity Theft https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-court-convicts-babatude-falade-hussaini-salako-chukudi-promise-5-others-over-identity-theft/ https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-court-convicts-babatude-falade-hussaini-salako-chukudi-promise-5-others-over-identity-theft/#respond Sun, 06 Aug 2023 08:51:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352280 Justice M. S. Abubakar of the Federal High Court in Katsina, Katsina State, delivered a significant verdict on August 1, 2023, as Babatude Falade, Hussaini Salako, Abdulfai Abiodun, Ibrahim Lawal, Salako Hussaini, Aliyu Abubakar, Emeka E. Joseph, and Anyalutu Chukudi Promise were convicted and sentenced to prison for identity theft. The arrest of the convicts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/internet-fraud-court-convicts-babatude-falade-hussaini-salako-chukudi-promise-5-others-over-identity-theft/feed/ 0 Aminu Bello Has Taken Good Care Of The People Of Katsina State – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/aminu-bello-has-taken-good-care-of-the-people-of-katsina-state-buhari/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 01:47:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236776 President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Aminu Bello Masari for the number of projects recorded by the Katsina State governor thus far. He praised him for taking proper care of his people and urged him to do even more for the development of the state. His words, “Thank you, Governor Masari, for taking care of the [...]

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]]> Those Responsible For Violence In The North Will Be Punished – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/those-responsible-for-violence-in-zamfara-katsina-and-kaduna-will-be-punished-buhari/ Sun, 28 Apr 2019 16:08:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231667 President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that FG will punish everyone found wanting in the terrible destruction of lives and property in Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna States. Buhari, who blasted the violence in all three states has given security agencies the go ahead to find the terrorizers. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant [...]

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]]> We Are Rejecting INEC’s Result In Katsina State – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/we-are-rejecting-inecs-result-in-katsina-state-pdp/ Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:24:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228695 PDP has rejected the results of the governorship and state assembly elections in Katsina state PDP chairman in the state and deputy governorship candidate, Salisu Majigiri said the results are not the will of the people. He said, “On behalf of the governorship candidate, Senator Yakubu Lado, myself as the deputy governor, the state house [...]

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]]> INEC Ad-hoc Staff Kidnapped In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-ad-hoc-staff-kidnapped-in-katsina-state/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:05:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227683 An Ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission whose services was being utilized for Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina have been reportedly abducted. Yazid Abdullahi got kidnapped at Runka B, Garin Magaji polling unit, 011, in Safana when he was on the way to the Registration [...]

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]]> “3M Votes Katsina State Promised You Is Still Intact.” – Aminu Masari To Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/3m-votes-katsina-state-promised-you-is-still-intact-aminu-masari-to-buhari/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:57:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227370 Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina state has said Buhari should not worry himself about the postponed elections as his three million votes the state promised him remains intaact. According to the governor, the shift in dates did not surprise him. His words, “Katsina people are ready; you saw it if you were here on Thursday [...]

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]]> No One Should Stay At Home During The Election – Adams Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/no-one-should-stay-at-home-during-the-election-adams-oshiomhole/ Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:05:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224415 Adams Oshiomhole has come out to say APC deserves 100 per cent votes from Katsina State during the 2019 general elections. Oshiomhole made this statement during the flag-off of the campaign for the re-election of Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Saturday in Funtua, in the state. Oshiomole gave reasons. One being that President [...]

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]]> Buhari Cancels Visit To Daura, Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-cancels-visit-to-daura-katsina-state/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 01:17:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222031 Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled his planned five-day private visit to Daura, Katsina State, as a mark of respect for victims of Boko Haram attacks across the battlefields in the Northeast zone of the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President had planned to visit his home country, Daura, Katsina State from [...]

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]]> By-Elections: APC’s Victory in Bauchi, Katsina and Kwara, a Divine Instruction to PDP, Others – Eze https://www.theinfostride.com/by-elections-apcs-victory-in-bauchi-katsina-and-kwara-a-divine-instruction-to-pdp-others-eze/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:34:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221757 Last Saturday’s Federal House of Representatives by-elections held in Katsina, Kwara and Bauchi States have been described as an indicator to the popular acceptance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the rejection of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by Nigerians. Making the analogy in a statement issued and circulated in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state [...]

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]]> Saraki takes GrowNigeria Campaign to Buhari’s Home State [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/saraki-takes-grownigeria-campaign-to-buharis-home-state-video/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:03:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217156 The President of the Nigerian Senate and Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday took his #GrowNigeria campaign right to President Muhammadu Buhari’s home state, Katsina. Watch the video of his interaction with the delegates below:

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]]> Aisha Buhari honoured as African Empowerment Legend https://www.theinfostride.com/aisha-buhari-honoured-as-african-empowerment-legend/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:42:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192647 During the award ceremony organized by the Wife of the Governor of Katsina State Hajiya Zakiyya Masari on Tuesday 12th December 2017 in Daura, Katsina State; Wife of the Nigerian President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has been honoured as African Empowerment Legend in recognition of her efforts to empower Nigerian women. Speaking on the reason for the [...]

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]]> Restructuring: 8 Things the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki said to Northern Senators in Katsina https://www.theinfostride.com/restructuring-8-things-the-senate-president-dr-bukola-saraki-said-to-northern-senators-in-katsina/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 21:43:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192525 These are eight things the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said to the Northern Senators in Katsina State today. #MyOwnRestructuring.    Today, the Northern Senators in the 8th National Assembly held their annual retreat. The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, spoke about the issue of restructuring at this event. These are the highlights from [...]

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]]> Mahmud Kanti-Bello Was A Courageous Patriot – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/mahmud-kanti-bello-was-a-courageous-patriot-buhari/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:49:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180371 Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja condoled with the Kanti-Bello family as well as the government and people of Katsina State on the death of Senator Mahmud Kanti-Bello. In a message sent through Mr Femi Adesina, he also commiserated with the Senate over the passage of their distinguished colleague and former Senate Chief Whip. He [...]

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]]> Daura Mosque sets to Launch e-Library https://www.theinfostride.com/daura-mosque-sets-to-launch-e-library/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:30:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173535 Karama Central Mosque steering committee in Daura, Katsina State, has received a plot of land to construct an e-library to facilitate research by students in the area. The mosque committee had recently offered scholarship  to 30 indigent students and medical assistance to 20  individuals. Malam Barau Musa, Chairman of the committee, said in Daura that [...]

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]]> Katsina State Targets 2m Kids For Polio Immunisation https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-state-targets-2m-kids-for-polio-immunisation/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:53:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169896 The Katsina State Government says it will immunise no fewer than two million children during the next round of Immunisation Plus Days (IPDs). Mr Abba Musa, the Assistant Health Educator, Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made this known on Saturday in Katsina at a media focus group meeting. Musa said that the exercise meant [...]

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]]> NYSC Offers Health Outreach To 4,000 People In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/nysc-offers-health-outreach-to-4000-people-in-katsina-state/ Sun, 28 May 2017 23:26:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166621 No fewer than 4,000 rural people have benefited from the National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme in Katsina State. Mr Okpo John, the NYSC Coordinator in the state, disclosed this on Friday in Katsina while presenting wheel chairs to some physically challenged persons. He said that the programme was [...]

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]]> Hajiya Zakiya Masari To Empower 50 Women Farmers In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/hajiya-zakiya-masari-to-empower-50-women-farmers-in-katsina-state/ Thu, 25 May 2017 00:02:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166189 The Wife of the Katsina State governor, Hajiya Zakiya Masari, on Wednesday, said that 50 women farmers in Tsabo village in Mai’adua Local Government Area would be empowered to boost food security. Mrs Mazari made this disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Daura on Wednesday. She said that seedlings, [...]

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]]> APC Wins By-Election With 27,968 Votes In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-wins-by-election-with-27968-votes-in-katsina-state/ Sun, 21 May 2017 11:25:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165749 The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mansur Ali of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner of the by-election conducted in Mashi/Dutsi federal constituency. Prof Hudu Ayuba, the Returning Officer to the election, who announced the results in Mashi on Sunday, said APC won the election with 27,968 votes. He said Nazif [...]

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]]> Aminu Masari Restates Commitment To Reposition Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/aminu-masari-restates-commitment-to-reposition-katsina-state/ Mon, 01 May 2017 12:43:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163601 Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Sunday in Abuja restated the commitment of his administration to reposition the state into an economic hub of the country. The governor gave the assurance at an interactive session with the state indigenes resident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Masari, who described the session as bipartisan gathering, [...]

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]]> INEC Fixes May 20 For Bye-Election In Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-fixes-may-20-for-bye-election-in-katsina-state/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:17:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163239 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed May 20, for the conduct of bye-election into Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency in Katsina State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was sequel to the death of the member representing the constituency, Alhaji Sani Bello on Feb.15, 2017. The INEC’s Administrative Officer, Mr Yunusa [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Return Is The Best Thing To Happen in 2017 – Bello Masari https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-return-is-the-best-thing-to-happen-in-2017-bello-masari/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:46:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158815 The Katsina state Governor, Bello Masari has joined Nigerians to rejoice over the return of President Buhari from his vacation. Masari said the safe return of the President is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria in 2017. The Governor thanked Nigerians for their overwhelming show of love towards the President while he was [...]

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]]> Katsina State Residents Offer Prayers For Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-state-residents-offer-prayers-for-muhammadu-buhari/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:46:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157360 Hundreds of residents of Katsina metropolis on Thursday offered special prayers for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari. The prayers were offered at the frontage of the Emir of Katsina’s palace popularly called “Kangiwa Square’’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session was organised by some Islamic organisations under the [...]

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]]> 50,000 Youths In Daura LGA Hold Rally For Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/50000-youths-in-daura-lga-hold-rally-for-muhammadu-buhari/ Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:16:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157007 At least, 50,000 youths in Duara, Daura Local Government Area in Katsina State on Saturday, organised rally in solidarity with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The youths did the rally under the auspices of an Ngo, “Buhari Youth Congress for Change.” Alhaji Musa Badamasi, the scribe of the NGO, told the News Agency of [...]

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]]> Nigerians Should Pray For Buhari – Hajiya Rakiya Adamu https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-should-pray-for-buhari-hajiya-rakiya-adamu/ Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:45:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156050 Hajiya Rakiya Adamu, the only surviving sister of President Muhammadu Buhari, has appealed to Nigerians to pray for the President, instead of spreading rumours about his health. She made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday. The 84-year-old woman said the President needed the [...]

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]]> GEJ Did Nothing For Niger Delta While In Office – Masari https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-did-nothing-for-niger-delta-while-in-office-masari/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:36:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142044 Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari has said that the Niger Delta region didn’t benefit from the Goodluck Jonathan presidency despite the fact that he is from the region. Masari, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, also condemned leaders of the Niger Delta for how they handled the region’s resources. The governor made [...]

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]]> N23.3bn Poll Bribery Scandal: Sada Confirms He Collected N700m For Ex-Katsina Governor, Shema https://www.theinfostride.com/n23-3bn-poll-bribery-scandal-sada-confirms-he-collected-n700m-for-ex-katsina-governor-shema/ Wed, 11 May 2016 21:21:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=128300 Architect Musa Muhammad Sada, who was the former Minister of Mines and Steel, has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of his involvement in the alleged N23.29bn poll bribery scandal. Sada is one of the former ministers in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan who are being investigated by the anti-graft agency. During investigation, [...]

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]]> EFCC Arraigns Bureau De Change Operator for N13m Fraud https://www.theinfostride.com/efcc-arraigns-bureau-de-change-operator-for-n13m-fraud/ Sun, 03 Apr 2016 22:16:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124429 One Sale Mohammed Elleman, Chairman, Chiroma Lalo Enterprise Limited at No. 71 Sulu Bolaji Street, Lagos was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on March 22 before Justice Abdullahi Yusuf of the Katsina State High Court on one count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust. Elleman was arrested by EFCC Operatives [...]

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]]> Strong Linkage Exists Between Boko Haram And Cattle Rustlers, Says Governor Masari https://www.theinfostride.com/strong-linkage-exists-between-boko-haram-and-cattle-rustlers-says-governor-masari/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:34:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111512 The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari says there is a strong linkage between Boko Haram and cattle rustlers that are terrorising the northern parts of the country. Masari stated this during the opening ceremony of two-day Cattle Breeders/Dealers Stakeholders Meeting in Katsina on Tuesday. According to him, it was because of the linkage that [...]

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]]> I Left No Debt In Katsina – Former Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Shema https://www.theinfostride.com/i-left-no-debt-in-katsina-fmr-governor/ Sun, 28 Jun 2015 00:15:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/i-left-no-debt-in-katsina-fmr-governor/ Former governor of Katsina State, Alhaji  Ibrahim Shehu Shema, has debunked claims that his administration left a debt  bill of N42 billion. According to him, up to his last day in office last month, the state owed nobody. This came following a disclosure, last week, by the Katsina State transition committee chairman, Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, [...]

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]]> President Goodluck Jonathan Mourns ex-IGP, M.D Yusuf https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-mourns-ex-igp-m-d-yusuf/ Thu, 02 Apr 2015 20:15:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/04/jonathan-mourns-ex-igp-m-d-yusuf/ President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday expressed his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State on the death of a former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko Yusuf. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President also commiserated with the former police chief’s family as well [...]

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]]> Imo State Government Deports Eighty Four Boko Haram Suspects To Katsina State https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-state-government-deports-eighty-four-boko-haram-suspects-to-katsina-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imo-state-government-deports-eighty-four-boko-haram-suspects-to-katsina-state/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:46:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=14586 For fears that they might be members of the dreaded Boko Haram, Imo State government, weekend, sent back to Katsina about 84 persons. . The deportees, mainly youths, had been in Imo State for eight days under-going skill acquisition training when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state raised an alarm that they might [...]

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