Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for sanctions against members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) found guilty of anti-party activities during the rerun election conducted for Faskari-Sabuwa-Kankara federal constituency. Governor Radda issued the directive when the committee charged with investigating the alleged anti-party activities submitted their findings to him through the […]
Gov Radda hails late Yar’adua’s legacies in public service
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has attributed the continued dominance of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua’s political family in the state to the former president’s exemplary leadership. Governor Radda remarked while speaking at the Katsina Government House during the 14th annual remembrance prayers for Yar’adua. He described the late President Yar’adua as […]
Banditry now business venture for govt officials – Gov Radda alleges
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has alleged that some government officials and security personnel are aiding insecurity, especially, banditry in the country. The governor made the claims on Friday while featuring on Channels Television’s program, Politics Today. The governor added that it has become difficult to end banditry in Nigeria, saying it is now […]
Radda defends Northern governors’ meeting in US
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda has addressed concerns regarding the participation of some northern governors in the two-day symposium organized by the United States Institute of Peace, USIP, outside Nigeria. USIP had invited ten governors from Northwest and Northcentral regions to a two-day symposium on Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria, which took […]
Sallah: Governor Radda declares Friday work-free-day in Katsina
The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has declared Friday, April 12th, 2024, a work-free day for Muslims throughout the state to further celebrate the Eid-El-Fitr Sallah coming up tomorrow. The State’s Information and Culture Commissioner, Dr Bala Salisu Zango, in a statement released on Tuesday, said the decision follows the federal government’s […]
Eid-el-fitr: Gov Radda pardons 222 inmates in Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has secured the release of 222 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state by settling their fines. This is according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed on Tuesday in Katsina. He said the decision was part of the compassionate move to bring happiness to […]
Easter: Radda seeks cooperation between Christians, Muslims in Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for religious cooperation and understanding in the state to further foster inter-faith harmony and lasting peace. Radda made the call in his Easter Message to Christians. He acknowledges the significance of the occasion and its message of hope and renewal. In a statement issued by his […]
Tinubu @72: Governor Radda applauds President’s steadfast pursuit of Nigeria’s revival
Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State Katsina State has depicted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a leader committed to salvaging the fortunes of Nigeria and her citizens. He disclosed this while congratulating Mr President on the occasion of his 72nd birthday anniversary, this Friday. Governor Radda, in a statement issued by his Chief Press […]
Katsina: Gov Radda swears in 6 new Permanent Secretaries
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has sworn in six new permanent secretaries in a bid to strengthen the state’s administrative capacity. The ceremony was held on Thursday at the Katsina Government House before top government officials and well wishers of the appointees. The newly appointed permanent secretaries are: Jamilu Yakubu Batagarawa, Samaila Yusuf […]
Radda pledges support for families of slain Katsina Watch Corps commander, others
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has promised to support the families of Mallam Sanusi Hassan, the Katsina Community Watch Corps Commander for Kankara Local Government Area, and others who died fighting bandits in Yar Tepa during the week. Hassan, along with four vigilantes and two young men, lost their lives during a fierce encounter […]