A disturbing report surfaced alleging that a newlywed man was killed shortly after his wedding ceremony in Katsina State. The incident drew strong emotional reactions across social and traditional media platforms. Claim: A man was killed just three days after his wedding in Tashar Buja Quarters of the Local Government Area. Verification: In November 2025,...
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FactCheck: Did Katsina State Government approve the procurement of 30 hybrid CNG buses?
Information circulated regarding a major transportation initiative reportedly approved by the Katsina State Government. The claim suggested a significant investment in hybrid Compressed Natural Gas buses to enhance public mobility. Claim: Katsina State Government approved the procurement of 30 hybrid CNG buses for transport services in the State. Verification: In December 2025, the Katsina State...
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FactCheck: Did Katsina State Government close all public primary and secondary schools until further notice?
Reports began circulating that the Katsina State Government had issued a directive affecting all public primary and secondary schools across the state. The alleged order raised concerns among parents, students and education stakeholders regarding safety and continuity of learning. Claim: Katsina State Government has ordered the shutdown of all public primary and secondary schools in...
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FACT CHECK: Did Zamfara State Pay Bandits And Media Promoters?
On September 6, 2024, a memo, which allegedly emanated from the office of the secretary to the state government (SSG) of Zamfara went viral across social media. According to the memo, purportedly signed by Abubakar Nakwada, the SSG of the state, five bandit kingpins and six media promoters were to be funded as part of...
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FACT CHECK: Did CDD’s report reveal 24 terrorist cells in Katsina as claimed in The Sun?
A news article emanating from The Sun claimed that a United Nations and Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) research report unveiled 24 terrorist cells in Katsina as well as named their leaders. The news report which was published on January 25, 2023, also stated that the state had a total of 2,295 terrorists with...