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APC names Yusuf as Kano governorship candidate, Ganduje hands over nomination forms

Aliyu dahiruMay 1, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have purchased the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, endorsing him as the sole governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Kano, where party leaders unanimously reaffirmed their confidence...

Kano Assembly approves Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor

Aliyu dahiruApril 27, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday approved the nomination of Hon. Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor, following the presentation and adoption of the report of its ad hoc screening committee. Our sources reports that Garo’s confirmation came after the 12-member committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Bello Muhammad Butubutua, submitted its report during plenary presided...

Governor Yusuf accompanies Shekarau to collect APC membership card in Kano

Aliyu dahiruApril 25, 2026

The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, led a delegation to accompany former Kano Senator, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, to receive his All Progressives Congress (APC) membership card at Giginyu ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area. The event was attended by party supporters and leaders, who described the development as a significant milestone in...

Kano Assembly completes screening of deputy governor nominee Murtala Garo

Aliyu dahiruApril 23, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly has concluded the screening of Murtala Sule Garo, nominated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the position of Deputy Governor. The screening exercise was conducted by an ad hoc committee led by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, who oversaw the deliberations. Speaking after the exercise, a member...

JUST IN: Kano Assembly sets up ad hoc panel to screen deputy governor nominee, Murtala Garo

Aliyu dahiruApril 22, 2026

The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed receiving a letter from Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf requesting for the screening of the deputy governor nominee, Hon Murtala Sule Garo. The Speaker of the House, Hon Jibrin Ismaila Falgore, announced this after reading the request letter of the governor on Wednesday at plenary. inside Kano had reported that...

Four Kano lawmakers defect from NNPP to ADC

Aliyu dahiruApril 22, 2026

Four members of the house of representatives from Kano have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The lawmakers are Sani Wakili (Minjibir/Ungogo federal constituency), Muktar Zakari (Tarauni federal constituency), Umar Datti (Kura/Madobi/Garun Mallam federal constituency), and Abdulhakeem Ado (Wudil/Garko federal constituency). Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, read the defection notices during plenary on Wednesday.

Governor Yusuf submits Murtala Garo’s nomination to the Kano Assembly for appointment as Deputy Governor

Aliyu dahiruApril 22, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has transmitted the name of Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The nomination is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999...

Kano governor applauds Shekarau’s return to the APC

Aliyu dahiruApril 19, 2026

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has welcomed former Governor and Senator, Ibrahim Shekarau, to the All Progressives Congress, describing his return as a major boost to the party in the state. The governor said Shekarau’s return would further strengthen the ruling party’s structure and political influence in Kano ahead of future elections. This was contained...

Former Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau quits PDP

Aliyu dahiruApril 19, 2026

A former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing what he described as a strategic political realignment. In a resignation letter dated April 19, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Giginyu Ward in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Shekarau said his exit...

Kano ADC holds successful congress, elects new executives.

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

The ADC has unveiled its newly elected state executives in Kano State following the conclusion of its 2026 state congress. Hon. Abullahi Maikano emerged as Chairman, with Hon. Ali Datti Yako serving as Deputy Chairman. The leadership structure also includes multiple vice chairmen representing different zones, alongside key administrative positions such as Secretary, Treasurer, and...

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Just in: Kano Lawmaker Leaves NDC, Rejoins APC Following Meeting with Barau

Aliyu dahiruJune 1, 2026

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received the member representing Makoda State Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ahmad Tomas, back into the All Progressives Congress. This he says marks another shift in Kano’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tomas, who had recently defected to...

Emir Bayero to Commence Sallah Horse-Riding Procession in Kano on Thursday

Aliyu dahiruMay 27, 2026

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, is scheduled to undertake the traditional Sallah Hawan Daushe and Hawan Nassarawa processions on Thursday and Friday, respectively. This was disclosed by the Sarkin Dawaki Babba, a senior councillor at Bayero’s palace, Alhaji Aminu Babba Dan’agundi, who explained that security agencies had permitted the traditional Sallah...

Peaceful Eid Prayers Observed Across Kano Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMay 27, 2026

Eid al-Adha prayers were held peacefully across Kano’s four emirates on Wednesday, with worshippers turning out in large numbers to mark Eid-el-Kabir. The prayers in Kano, Gaya, Karaye and Rano emirates were calm and orderly. Security was beefed up at all prayer grounds, with operatives deployed to strategic points to ensure a hitch-free celebration. Residents...

Gov Yusuf Announces Cash Support for Workers Ahead of Eid

Aliyu dahiruMay 26, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a special goodwill package of 20,000 naira for civil servants across the state and the 44 local government areas ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration, officials said on Monday. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the Press Secretary in the Office of the Secretary...

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, celebrated Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League title success by cutting a cake in honor of the club’s achievement.

Aliyu dahiruMay 24, 2026

The 14th Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi II, marked Arsenal F.C.’s Premier League triumph by cutting a cake in celebration of the club’s victory. Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.

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