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Back from London, Ganduje lines up crucial political meetings in Kano

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 26, 2026

The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to Nigeria from London, where he attended the graduation ceremony of his daughter, Fatima, at King’s College, London. Fatima, who is married to Idris Ajimobi, son of the late former Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi, graduated on Thursday...

Gov. Yusuf scheduled to return to APC in Kano Monday

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 25, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 26 January 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday. The statement recalled that Governor...

Police in Kano recover vehicle reported stolen in Borno

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 25, 2026

The Kano Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Sienna vehicle, valued at N20 million, and handed it over to its rightful owner, Ali Alti. The vehicle was stolen in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on January 5, 2026. In a statement on Sunday, the Kano police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the vehicle was...

Mass Exit: 22 Kano Lawmakers, 8 Federal Reps Resign from NNPP

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 25, 2026

Twenty-two members of the Kano State House of Assembly and eight of their colleagues in the House of Representatives have resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The lawmakers announced their departure from the party and affirmed their commitment to the administration of Governor Abba Yusuf. The development was confirmed on Saturday in separate...

Kwankwaso betrayed Atiku during the 2019 elections — Kano rep alleges

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 25, 2026

Deputy House Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki, has taken a swipe at the leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his description of January 23, 2026, as ”World Betrayer Day’. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is said to be on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his resignation from...

Kano Governor Urges Responsible Use of Social Media

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 24, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on social media influencers, particularly supporters of the present administration, to ensure that their content creation remains responsible, respectful and dignified in order to promote unity and development among Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on...

January 23 Marked as ‘World Betrayal Day,’ Says Kwankwaso

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 24, 2026

National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day”. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is said to be on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his resignation from the NNPP, on January 23, 2026. While addressing his loyalists at his...

Governor Yusuf sacks political adviser Sunusi Kwankwaso, appoints Mustapha Bakwana

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 24, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked his Political Adviser, Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso, and approved the appointment of Mustapha Bakwana as his replacement. The development was disclosed by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a post shared on his verified social media handle. Our sources reports that Sunusi Surajo Kwankwaso, a close...

Ganduje’s daughter graduates from UK’s King’s College London

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 24, 2026

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has celebrated the graduation of his daughter, Fatima, from King’s College London. Fatima, who is married to Idris Ajimobi, son of the late former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, graduated from the prestigious UK institution on Thursday. Ganduje shared the news in a post...

Kano APC chair promises resolution of automatic ticket issue

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 24, 2026

Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas Sanusi is chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State. In this interview, he talks about the resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the NNPP and proposed movement to the APC. Governor Yusuf has resigned from the NNPP and he is said to be moving to the APC, what...

Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

2027: Hafiz Kawu, Ja’o’ji Set to Step Down Following Tinubu’s Directive

There are strong indications that two presidential appointees from Kano State, Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu and Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’o’ji, may soon resign their positions in compliance with the directive issued by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kano Times reports that President Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking...

Eid Prayers Held at Bayero’s Palace in Kano

A large number of Muslim faithful on Friday gathered at the Nassarawa Palace in Kano to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayer hosted by Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The congregational prayer was led by the Sarkin Malamai, Malam Kamalu, who delivered a sermon centred on spirituality, unity, and moral...

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