Katsina state news today

Here are some news updates from Katsina State, Nigeria for today:

Breaking News

• Katsina State Government has announced the closure of all schools in the state until further notice due to the increasing cases of banditry and kidnapping in the area. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Nigerian Army has launched a major operation in Katsina State to flush out bandits and kidnappers from the area. (Source: Vanguard)

Top Stories

• The Katsina State Government has approved the construction of a new 100-bed hospital in the state capital, Katsina. The hospital is expected to be completed within the next 18 months. (Source: Leadership)
• The Federal Government has released N1.5 billion to Katsina State for the construction of roads and other infrastructure projects. (Source: ThisDay)

Security

• The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 15 suspected bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in a raid on their hideout in the state. (Source: Punch)
• The Nigerian Air Force has deployed additional fighter jets to Katsina State to support the military operation against bandits and kidnappers in the area. (Source: Daily Post)

Economy

• The Katsina State Government has launched a new agricultural project aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the state. (Source: The Nation)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new textile factory to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. (Source: Premium Times)

Sports

• The Katsina State Football Association has announced the launch of a new football league in the state, which is expected to feature 12 teams. (Source: Goal.com)
• The state government has also announced plans to establish a new sports stadium in the state capital, Katsina. (Source: Sports247)

Please note that these are just some of the news updates from Katsina State and may not be exhaustive.