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Kano is more united today than ever before, says Abba Kabir Yusuf

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 24, 2026

Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Kano’s political class is now more united than at any time in the state’s history, following recent realignments within the political landscape. Yusuf added that since the decampment, more political actors and supporters had continued to reunite, stressing that previously divided political families were...

NNPP alleges Kano government is targeting opponents politically

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the state government of targeting its members in what it described as a political witch-hunt. In a statement issued by the NNPP Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the party alleged actions of the government were undemocratic and unwarranted. The party alleged that...

APC Secures Victory in Ungogo, Kano Municipal Bye-Elections

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 22, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly bye-elections held on Saturday. APC candidate, Aliyu Nabil Daneji, in Kano Municipal Constituency, scored 7,484 votes to win the seat and will represent the constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly. The Returning Officer, Professor Ibrahim Tajo Siraj, announced the result...

Gov. Yusuf Praises INEC, Security Agencies Over Peaceful Bye-Election in Kano

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 21, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the bye-election held in Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday. The Governor described the election as...

Kano By-Election: PDP, NNPP, ADC Absent from Ballot Papers

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 21, 2026

Three major opposition parties—the Peoples Democratic Party, New Nigerian Peoples Party, and African Democratic Congress —are missing on the ballot papers for the Kano State House of Assembly by-election holding on Saturday, as reported by Arise News. The by-election is being conducted to fill two vacant seats in the state assembly following the deaths of...

Kashim Shettima, Barau Jibrin, Abdullahi Ganduje, along with several governors, welcome Abba Kabir Yusuf into the All Progressives Congress.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday formally received Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, into the party at a grand rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The event drew a large crowd of party supporters and political stakeholders from across the country, marking a significant shift in Kano’s...

All Progressives Congress National Chairman Visits Gov. Yusuf, Restates Commitment to 60/40 Leadership Sharing Formula

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 16, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, where he expressed satisfaction with the impressive turnout of party supporters and leaders at the meeting. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on...

Kano governor vows to foster unity among political leaders, cautions against violent political conduct.

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to foster unity among political leaders in the state, warning against what he described as do-or-die politics. The governor made the remarks during the second special prayer session and Qur’anic recitation held at the Government House, Kano, where 4,444 reciters gathered on Saturday. According to a statement...

APC Rift: Kano North Leaders Rally Behind Tinubu, Abba, Barau as Ganduje Faction Stays Away

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 15, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin in the 2027 general elections, despite notable absenteeism from the Ganduje camp. The meeting, convened by Senator Barau on Saturday...

Kano Govt Disowns Petition Seeking to Bar Kwankwaso from Entering State

Aliyu dahiruFebruary 13, 2026

The Kano State Government has denied allegations that it wrote a petition to the Federal Government seeking to prevent Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from entering the state, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday evening, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, dismissed the allegation...

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Kano Gov. Yusuf Launches Distribution of 100,000 Dangote-Donated Rice Bags

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has launched the distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to support vulnerable residents of the state. The gesture complements the state government’s humanitarian efforts, according to a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Saturday. Mr Yusuf, represented by the...

Ex-Kano Commissioner Who Became APC State Chairman Returns Official Vehicle to SSG

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

A former Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, has returned his official vehicle after resigning from the state executive council. Mr Doguwa, now the All Progressives Congress’ Chairman in Kano, handed the vehicle over to Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk. Mr Doguwa resigned as a member of the State Executive Council...

Kano Adopts Climate-Smart Seeds to Boost Food Security

Aliyu dahiruMarch 7, 2026

The Kano State Government says it is exploring partnerships with international agricultural research organisations to boost crop productivity and modernise farming practices in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Danjuma Mahmoud, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Friday after attending the Paris Agricultural Summit Show in France. He said the global agricultural...

Lassa Fever Case Recorded in Kano as Authorities Strengthen Monitoring

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in the state and activated emergency response measures to contain the spread of the viral disease. The Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Muhammad Abbas, disclosed this in a public health advisory issued on Thursday, stating that...

NNPP Condemns Kano Assembly’s Impeachment Move Against Deputy Governor

Aliyu dahiruMarch 6, 2026

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has condemned impeachment proceedings against Aminu Gwarzo, deputy governor of Kano state. The party described the move as “legislative rascality” aimed at taking away the people’s mandate through the backdoor. In a statement on Thursday, Ladipo Johnson, NNPP national publicity secretary, said the party was not surprised by “the desperate antics”...

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