The Katsina State Police Command has announced the deployment of enhanced security measures and adequate personnel to safeguard lives and property before, during, and after the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
In a viral video on X, a senior police officer caught a junior colleague allegedly extorting money from motorists and ordered him to publicly surrender the cash.
Nigeria Police Force operatives in Zamfara State have intercepted a suspected ammunition courier along the border between Zamfara and Katsina states transporting hundreds of bullets concealed inside a motorcycle fuel tank.
Commercial motorcycle riders known as “Express” in Katsina State poses a significant menace due to reckless driving, high accident rates, traffic violations, and involvement in violent crime.
A video clip trending online shows that Jikamshi town in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State was attacked by bandits Tuesday evening minutes before the Ramadan fast break (Iftar).
Unguwar Gishir community in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State was allegedly attacked by suspected bandits late sunday night, abducting several residents and looting valuables and belongings of residents.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, “following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations”.
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in a statement on Friday said thousands of Nigerian pilgrims may miss the 2026 Hajj after Saudi Arabia’s registration portal closed, leaving many unable to submit their data despite Nigeria securing an increased quota.
Zenith Bank Plc has advised members of the public to disregard videos circulating online linking the Banks’ Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, as endorsing an investment scheme known as Wealth Bridge.
“The Crescent of Ramadan 1447/2026 has been officially sighted in Saudi Arabia! “Subsequently, Ramadan 1447/2026 begins tomorrow, 18th February 2026. “Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers,” the authorities stated.