![A man passes by Nigerian movie billboards at a cinema in Lagos. [Cristina Aldehuela-AFP-Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/23063727-218x150.jpg "Why Nigerians living abroad love to watch Nollywood movies")
Katsina
Katsina shuts borders with Niger Republic, rest of Nigeria
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina will close from tomorrow all land borders, including with Niger Republic as part of measures to contain the possible spread of coronavirus to the state.
Paris Club refund: Court orders Katsina to pay firm N13.3 billion
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Katsina State Government to pay a firm, Mauritz Walton Nigerian Ltd, N13.3 billion for the debt management services it rendered to the state.
NDLEA impounds six vehicles carrying N25 million cannabis sativa in Edo
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday impounded six vehicles, containing about 1,687kg of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa.
President Buhari, Governor Masari meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari and Katsina State Governor, Mr Aminu Masari, met at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday.
Report: FIRS collected N338.1 billion tax in January 2020
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in January 2020 collected tax revenue of N338.1 billion as against a tax target of N620.2 billion.
Katsina orders installation of screening facilities in markets, supermarkets
The Katsina State governor has ordered the immediate installation of facilities in markets and supermarkets for the screening of individuals, customers and traders as part of measures to check the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the area.
Katsina PDP in disarray over party ward congresses
A former permanent secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State, Lawal Rufa’i Safana, has warned that the party may become irrelevant before the scheduled 2023 general elections.
Military destroy over 40 bandit camps, rescue 22 kidnap victims in Zamfara
No fewer than 40 bandits camps were destroyed by a coordinated military operation around Sunke and Bagega general area in Anka local government area of Zamfara.
Nigerian military kills 26 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have recently killed about 26 bandits in different locations in Zamfara and Katsina States.
Coronavirus: National ID enrolment centers shut
The National Identity Management Commission has ordered the immediate shutdown of enrolment centres in Lagos, Katsina, Ekiti, Ogun and Anambra states. The commission says the shutdown is part of preventive measures against the spread of Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Nigerian Army commander hails NYSC over camps closure
Brigadier-General W. B Idris, Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina State, on Thursday, commended the management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) over its decision to close all Orientation Camps in the country as a way of curtailing the spread of COVID-19.
President Buhari: Why I have not revisited IDPs camps
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday disclosed why he is yet to revisit Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps since last year August.
Katsina has no coronavirus case – commissioner
Katsina State Commissioner for Health, Engineer Yakubu Danja, on Thursday, said the state has no case of Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Nigerian governors drill health minister over inadequate centres
The governors of the 36 states of the federation on the platform of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum have expressed reservations over inadequate screening centers for the coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country. =
NAF acquires 22 new fighter jets, more coming
The Nigerian Air Force has acquired 22 new aircraft in the last four and half years, with another 16 due for delivery soon.
Security: NAF chief sends message to Nigerians
Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has assured Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Air Force to the safety and security of all.
Katsina records first suspected case of coronavirus
The Katsina State Ministry of Health has recorded its first suspaected case of Coronavirus.
Akwa United star laments bad officiating in their clash vs Katsina United
Akwa United defenders Olisah Ndah says couples of missed and questionable officiating are the factors that cost the promise Keepers all important three points against Katsina United.
Recent Stories
Peace Mass Transit announces shutdown
Transport firm, Peace Mass Transit, has announced that it will be shutting down operation in Enugu and Ebonyi states from Sunday.
Three policewomen detained for allegedly assisting rapist escape
A suspected rapist, simply identified as Kelechi, has escaped from police detention at Ajiwe Police Station, Lagos State.
Institute begins free virus screening, gives criteria
As the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research begins a free screening for COVID-19 on March 30 in Lagos, only invited individuals will be tested.
Cross River bans religious gatherings
The Cross River State Government on Saturday banned all religious gatherings of more than five persons in the state.
US prepares emergency evacuation of citizens from Nigeria
The United States government is preparing emergency flights to evacuate its citizens in Nigeria over fear of escalation of Coronavirus in the country.
Most Popular
India orders lockdown of country of 1.3 billion people for 21 days
India’s prime minister decrees lockdown of country of 1.3 billion for 21 days.
Abia, hotel deny South African engineer had virus
Following the stampede at the Hotel du Golf, Aba, Abia State on Friday over the suspected case of a foreigner with the dreaded Coronavirus, the state government and the management of the hotel have categorically denied that a white South African lodging in the hotel is infected with the virus.
Nigeria energy forum reschedules conference to September
The organisers of the upcoming 5th Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF) on Sunday said the Forum’s conference had been postponed until Sept. 9 and 10, in the interest of public safety and health.=
Groom, five others kidnapped in Taraba
The victims were returning from a wedding at Gboko, in the neighbouring Benue State, when their vehicle was stopped at Dan-Wanzam village by the gunmen.
Ondo council election postponed indefinitely
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), on Friday said the State local government elections scheduled to hold on April 18, 2020 has been postponed indefinitely over the spread of COVID-19.