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Killing of Customs officer: Radda orders immediate arrest of culprits

Robert Imoh — Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:41 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has ordered security operatives in the state to ensure the immediate arrest of the suspected killers of a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officer in the state. The governor gave the directive when he received the Controller-General (C-G) of the service, Mr Bashir Adewale, on a condolence visit in […]

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FG restates commitment to food security

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:39:30 +0000

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure food security in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this when Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State paid him a courtesy call on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that Katsina State remained one of the frontline states in the […]

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Gov. Radda approves 36 new appointments

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:03:23 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, has approved the appointment of 36 persons to lead and manage various government offices and positions in his government. Malam Ibrahim Kaula, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Katsina. According to him, the fresh appointments were to […]

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Gov. Radda empowers irrigation farmers

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:42:36 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has flagged off the first phase of an empowerment program for 2,040 irrigation farmers across the 34 Local Government Area (LGAs) of the state. The program, tagged ‘Dry Season Agriculture Initiative Program’, got underway on Wednesday, at Gwaigwaye irrigation site in Dikke ward, Funtua LGA. Radda said […]

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Christmas: CAN seeks recruitment of CRK teachers in Katsina

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:53:23 +0000

The Katsina chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called for recruitment of Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) teachers to instill morals in pupils in the state. The Secretary of the association, Dr Musa Daniel-Danladi, made the call in an interview in Katsina on Monday. He said the call was imperative to enhance teaching […]

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Radda signs Katsina’s N454.3bn 2024 budget into law

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:44:52 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday signed the state N454.3billion 2024 budget into law. Speaking at the ceremony in Katsina, Radda commended the state lawmakers for the speedy passage of the budget. He assured of ensuring proper implementation of the budget. The governor urged government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to abide by […]

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UNICEF seeks Radda’s assent on reviewed social protection policy document

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:36:21 +0000

The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), has urged Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State to assent to the reviewed social protection policy document. Hajiya Fatimah Musa, UNICEF social policy specialist with the Kano field office, made the call at the end of a two-day revalidation of the reviewed document in Katsina on Wednesday. Stakeholders […]

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Dutsin-ma forum honors Radda, Shema, 20 others for community development

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:52:07 +0000

Dutsin-ma Development Forum (DDF), Katsina State, has honoured Gov. Dikko Radda, former State Governor, Ibrahim Shema and 20 other illustrious sons for their tremendous contributions to the development of the society and the area in general. Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Sabiu Liadi, said that they started as a students union organisation about 40 years […]

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Gov. Radda approves N1.3bn as exam fees for indigenous students

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:45:37 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved more than N1.3 billion for the payment of final examination fees for indigent students in public secondary schools in the state. Alhaji Mukhtar Abdulmumini, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Planning and Research Department of the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, disclosed this in Katsina. […]

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Experts urge Katsina Govt. to get more staff, equipment for PHCs

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:30:27 +0000

Some medical experts in Katsina State have urged the government to recruit more personnel for its understaffed primary healthcare centers (PHCs). They also advocated the need for the government to procure additional modern equipment for the centers to enhance healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. They made the call on Monday in separate interviews in […]

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Fuel subsidy removal: Radda distributes palliatives to vulnerable in Daura

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00:53 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has inaugurated the distribution of palliatives to 1, 814 vulnerable in Katsina North Senatorial District to cushion the effects of subsidy removal. The governor, who kick-started the distribution on Tuesday in Daura said that he decided to be part of the exercise in order to ensure equity and justice. He […]

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Radda condoles Emir of Zazzau over brother’s death

Gbemi Banks — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:27:19 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has expressed sadness and grief over the death of Alhaji Mansur Nuhu-Bamalli, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Morocco. The governor expressed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday by Malam Ibrahim Kalau, his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The deceased, a brother to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. […]

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Radda says collaborative efforts necessary to address security challenges

Gbemi Banks — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:42:29 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Kastina State says the fight against security challenge requires collaborative efforts. Radda stated this on Friday in Abuja when he spoke with newsmen, adding that although he had been receiving threats, he was determined to address security challenges in the state. He said that in spite of the huge burden on […]

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FG committed to solving housing deficit, says Dangiwa

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:01:50 +0000

The Federal Government is committed and passionate about solving housing deficit in the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, made the pledge when he received Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State in Abuja on Tuesday. “Since independence, Nigeria has struggled to provide decent housing for its citizens. “Inspite of numerous […]

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Katsina Governor hails army over improved security, pledges support

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:31:52 +0000

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended the Nigerian Army for the efforts of troops in tackling insecurity and restoring peace and stability in the state. Radda gave the commendation, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday in Abuja. He said that the […]

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