Kastina State on Strike.

                                                        Katsina State secretariat closed.

        The Katsina state has been on striked for the past two weeks due to the incrementation in minimum  wage. All the workers including banks were closed down. All government Schools that are supposed to resume on 26th of September, for the new academic session were not, due to the strike.
       The schools are yet to resume which is affecting the students in the government schools and their school calender this term are 11 weeks which is now been affected. All activities in the state has now paralyzed.  The labour leader in the state has said until when the government agree to pay the  new minimum wage is then there going to resume work. 

2011 Sallah Celebration in Katsina.

                        Sallah celebration in Katsina.

Perhaps the most outstanding cultural festival in Katsina is the Sallah ceremony. This is witnessed twice annually by hundred of thousand of people from all walks of life and from all parts of the world. the events take place after the Muslim fasting of Ramadan and during the Hajj (pilgrimage). these ceremonies are universally known as Eil-el-Kabir and Eil-el-Fitr. the Sallah is an incredible display of rich heritage through dancing, music , horsemanship, and wearing of local dresses. it portrates the people`s rich cultural values and it reminds them of the splendid past. from the richly  attired Emir and his District Heads to the warriors carrying old time weapon to the royal musicians and dancers. the Sallah gives an account of a people who have had a very noble past. It showed how organized the Hausa State were.Current and successive Governments had been doing all they could to boost this all encompassing tourist attraction. Besides, the two Eids the people also celebrate the Eid-el-Maulud, which is the equivalent of the Christian Christmas.It marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The setting is similar to the normal two annual Sallah, though the timing is different.  

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Katsina Historical Background.

                                                                            Historical background of Katsina.

                                           Calabash of Fura De Nunu

              The first ruler of Katsina was Known as “Kashna” son of Bawo and the first Sarkin Katsina was known as Kumayan, grandson of Bayajidda. Kumayan was said to have established himself after conquering an older Kingdom of the Durbawa. The dynasty founded by kumayan was overthrown a century later when Korau, a stranger from the town of Yandoto, killed Sanau and establish a new dynasty.

                In the earliest times the selection of a new king was conducted through the last of a spear, the name of the candidate was called the spear was thrown, if it remained up-right, the nomination was confirmed the use of wrestling contest whereby the winner automatically became the new king.

                The ear of Korau (1445-1495), also known as Muhammd Korau, is regarded as an important period in the history of Katsina for several reasons. Firstly he was the first Muslim King, secondly, he was the first to rule from the Birnin Katsina. Thirdly, it was during his time that the celebrated Islamic scholar Muhammad Abdulkarim Al-maghili visited Katsina.

                The town of Katsina, popularly called Birinin Katsina is believed to have come into existence towards the and of 15^th century. From the time of Muhammad Korau, the town has remained the capital of the Kingdom. In ancient times, a city was built around the town to provide security. Major gateways to the city are.

This is kofar Kaura.

1.  kofar Kaura 
.2. kofar Kwaya 
3. kofar Yandaka.

                                                       This is Kofar Yandaka. The oldest Kofar in Katsina.



4. kofar Guga 
5. kofar Sauri 
6. Kofar Soro 

                                                                            This is Kofar Soro Emir`s palace


7.kofar Durbi
8. Kofar Morusa.

The royal regalia consist of a short sword known as “Gajere”(the short one ) which tradition says was the sword which Karau used to slay Sanau. The other two items are the iron pot which is said to belong to Karau, and a large sword known as “Bebe”(the deaf one) which was captured on the battle field after the great victory against Sarkin Gobir Yakubu in 1975.

                In the late 18^th century, the most outstanding occupations were blacksmiths, cloth weaving and dyeing, leather tanning, wood carving, farming, grain selling, salt trading, building etc.  
                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                   By Aborisade Moshood, 

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T.A.C Kano Concert . (TENOR & ALTO SAXOPHONE)

HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR LIFE.

I want to show you in practical terms, how to add value to your life. There are some ways you can do this. That is, by paying attention to the following and pursuing them vigorously. You can add value to your life through the following means

1. IMPART OTHERS THROUGH GIVING: if you give, it will come back to you in hundred fold. Acts 9:36-43 about “Dorcas”, Acts 10:1-4 about “Cornelius”.
2. BE DILIGENT IN SERVICE: God is recording it. God counts on your service as an individual. Exodus 4:23, Exodus 6:16 about “Daniel”
3. PUT YOUR TALENT TO GOOD USE: Your talent is a special gift you must put to work and profit it. The skills you acquire through education or other mean also fall in line. If you bury your talent you will be judged as foolish and punished because you did not put your talent to use. Matt 25:24-28.
4. BE AN INTERCESSOR: You can partner with God through prayers to birth His glory upon the nations and lives of people. Job 42:10 and Gen. 18:17
5. KEEP YOUR VESSEL CLEAN: What is your Value? Are you in a trashcan or in a treasured place? Keep yourself pure and live holy, as you move on in faith and obedience. II Timothy 2:20-22
6. BUILD UP TRUST AND OBEDIENCE IN GOD: Abraham earned God’s righteousness and was eternally blessed that he became the father of faith through his obedience and faith. Gen. 12:1-4
7. USE YOUR TIME WISELY (D0 NOT PROCRASTINATE): Value drawn on the resources of time! PROCRASTINATION IS A KILLER OF TIME .Be like the Athenians who knew how to tie their time to things that add value to them. Acts 17:20-21

Benefits of adding value are:

• God’s divine secrets Gen.18:17
• Quick answer to your prayers. Isaiah 65:24
• God will defend you. Exo. 4:23
• Unexpected blessings II Chronicles 1:10-22
• God’s protection (Numbers 12:7, Zech 2:8)

REMAIN BLESSED.

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Music changes lives.

            Music is a sound that we enjoy hearing. It could be what comes out of the speakers when we play a CD on our stereo or hear on the Radio or what singers singing and Musicians playing.
           Music includes instruments notes, scales rhythm tempo, chords harmony bass and melody.

What`s Music for; enjoyable, it makes us feel good and creates emotions or interacts with the emotions we already feel. and dance.
         The kind of Music you listen to will definitely change your orientation and at the same time can affect one`s life behaviors. Examples are the religion`s music. when you listen to religions music have impact in life.
many are listening to world music which has change their life to Negative part of the lives. Examples of this Musician are Fela Anikulapo, When he wanted to play, his instrumentalist would have drunk and taken India helm before they start playing. By that, his fans also inculcate him by taking India helm. Another person is Orlando Owoh, when he was alive we knew what he did with music. Therefore, Music is part of thing that changes one`s orientation either for good or bad, it is depend on the kind of music you are listening to but preferably be listening  to religious music in other to make you stand in your religion. Therefore, know the kind of music you will listening to.
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                                                              Aborisade moshood.
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