An online English newspaper, Katsina City News, has commenced publication in Kwara state.
The online publication is to focus majorly on news and events happening within and around Katsina State.
Malam Danjuma Katsina, while Inaugurating the online publication in Katsina on Saturday, said that the newspaper would provide education, entertainment, enlightenment and information for the people.
The journalist said that the online medium was also aimed at fostering peace and unity among the people, irrespective of their political and religious differences.
“We will run this platform in accordance with ethical standards of journalism by ensuring that we give accurate and balanced reportage to all sides.
“This medium is not aimed at antagonizing the government, groups or individuals; we will be fair to all manners of people,” he added.
According to him, the platform will assist in educating people on the security challenges facing the state with the view to foster enlightened discourse on the way forward.
According to Danjuma, the medium would also help project the human and natural resources in the area in order to attract investors to the state.