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Yusuf’s Defection Is About Kano’s Interests, Not Kwankwaso, Says Aide

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 27, 2026

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media Monitoring and Innovation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Hon. Ramadan Yusuf, has downplayed suggestions that the governor’s resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and subsequent alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC) amounts to a betrayal of the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa...

Kano Governor Formally Rejoins APC in Major Political Move

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 26, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress. Yusuf defected to the ruling party on Monday at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House. He was made received into the party by former National Chairman of the APC and ex-Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; the Deputy President of...

Kano government slams Buba Galadima over Yusuf’s re-election chances

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 26, 2026

The Kano State Government has dismissed claims by elder statesman Buba Galadima that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf cannot secure a second term in office without the backing of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the assertion as misleading and a poor reading of Kano’s political history. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gov. Yusuf Vows Justice as He Directs Probe into Danshagamu’s Killing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the gruesome killing of a social media influencer and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil, popularly known as Danshagamu This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. Gov Yusuf directed security agencies to immediately fish out those responsible for...

2027 Polls: Gov. Yusuf Charges Guber Candidates to Keep Campaigns Peaceful

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on all gubernatorial candidates and their supporters to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Kano governor Mustapha Muhammad The Governor made the call as the Independent National Electoral...

Kano Women to Receive ₦50,000 Monthly Grants as Gov. Yusuf Launches Empowerment Scheme

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant for 5,200 women across the state, aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and household livelihoods. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. Governor Yusuf unveiled the programme on Monday at...

Hausa Day: Gov. Yusuf Applauds Hausa Language, Culture for Fostering African Unity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Hausa people in Nigeria, Africa and across the world on the 2026 International Hausa Day, describing the Hausa language and culture as important pillars of African identity, unity and development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on...

Out-of-School Children: Kano to Release Survey Findings Thursday

The Kano State Ministry of Education is set to disseminate the findings of its Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Report as part of efforts to address barriers to education and reduce the number of children out of school across the state. INSIDE KANO reports that the dissemination is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the COVID-19...

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