Katsina State (Hausa: Jihar Katsina جىهر كثينا; Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢) is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State borders on the Republic of Niger to the north for 250 km (155 miles) and the States of Jigawa for 164 km (102 miles) and Kano to the east, Kaduna to the south for 161 km (100 miles) and Zamfara to the west. States. Nicknamed the "Home of Hospitality", both the state capital and the town of Daura have been described "ancient seats of Islamic culture and learning" in Nigeria.[4]
Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. With over 5,800,000 residents as at 2006, Katsina State is the fifth largest state in the country by population, despite the fact that it only ranks 17th out of 36 states in terms of area. Demographically, the Hausa people are the largest ethnic group in the state, and Islam is the most practiced religion.[5] In 2005, Katsina became the fifth state in Nigeria to adopt Sharia law.[6][7]
The current Governor of Katsina State is Dikko Umar Radda, a member of the All Progressives Congress and ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.[8] The state is considered a political stronghold of Buhari, a native of Daura, who won the state in the 2019 presidential election with almost 80% of the vote.[9]
In recent years, Katsina has been one of the Nigerian states hit hardest by terrorism.[10] In 2020, over 300 children were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram in the town of Kankara.[11][12]
(FRCN), Katsina, Katsina 972 MW – KatsinaState Radio (AM), Katsina, 92.1 – Vision FM Katsina, 106.5 – Ray Power FM, 91.5 - Alfijir FM Radio Katsina. The...
the modern KatsinaState, Kaduna State achieved its current borders in 1987. Kaduna State is the fourth largest and third most populous state in the country...
Sheikh Yakubu Musa Katsina was born in Gwaram Local Governmernt of Jigawa State and bred in Kano, Jos, Plateau and KatsinaState. He started his early...
Religion in KatsinaState of Nigeria is mainly Islam. The Sharia is valid in the entire state. Amina Lawal was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery...
miles), to the south by Kaduna State for 117 km (73 miles) and Niger for 38 km (24 miles), to the east by KatsinaState, and to the west by the states...
The history of Katsina stretches over a millennium. It is part of the Hausa Bakwai states, believed to be founded by the descendants of Bayajidda according...
a Nigerian economist and politician who is the current governor of KatsinaState since 2023. He served as the director-general of the Small and Medium...
of KatsinaState. KatsinaState was formed in 1987 when it was split from Kaduna State. States of Nigeria List of state governors of Nigeria Katsina State...
This is a list of villages and settlements in KatsinaState, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also...
Hassan Usman Katsina (31 March 1933 – 24 July 1995), titled Chiroman Katsina, was a Nigerian general who was the last Governor of Northern Nigeria. He...
Ibom State. Ezza North/Ishielu (Ebonyi State): Edwin Anayo (PDP) is retired to run for the governorship of Ebonyi State. Funtua/Dandume (KatsinaState):...
Daura is a town and local government area in KatsinaState, northern Nigeria. It is the spiritual home of the Hausa people. The emirate is referred to...
May 14, 1959) is a judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria from KatsinaState. She is the current President of the International Association of Women...
of Kano) for 71 km via Bichi, Dan Zabuwa and Tsanyawa as IBB Way to KatsinaState at Yan Kamaye, A237 continuing TAH5 east from A2 in Kano for 110 km...
Government Area, Kaduna State 22 March – 14 people are rescued from kidnappers by Nigerian forces and local vigilante groups in KatsinaState. 24 March – Kuriga...
Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy in Nigeria. She is from KatsinaState in the northern part of Nigeria and belongs to the Hausa-Fulani ethnic...
The KatsinaState Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of KatsinaState) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in...
The Galadima of Katsina is a chieftaincy title in the emirates of KatsinaState, northern Nigeria. Nasir Mamman (1992-2019) Dankano, Bello (13 July 2005)...
The following table presents a list of Nigeria's state governors. Governors are elected for a term of four years (maximum of two terms). A minister appointed...
family Malam Suleiman Ibrahim in Kakuma Kankara local government of KatsinaState, Nigeria. Suleiman's father passed away when he was only six years old...
of the Daura Emirate. The Emirate is based in the town of Daura in KatsinaState, northern Nigeria. Umar Faruq dan Umar was born in 1931. He became Emir...