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No Order to Drop Kwankwasiyya Red Cap — Gov. Yusuf’s Aide

Aliyu dahiruMarch 24, 2026

The Kano State Government has dismissed speculations over Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent public appearance without the symbolic red cap, saying there was no directive from him to his supporters to abandon the Kwankwasiyya movement’s traditional red and white attire. The clarification was made by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a short...

Yakasai, Former Media Aide to Ganduje, Defects to ADC

Aliyu dahiruMarch 23, 2026

Former media aide to Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano and ex-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Tanko Yakasai, has formally left the APC with thousands of his supporters to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Monday, Yakasai, who contested the 2023 Kano governorship election on the platform...

Kwankwaso receives Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 22, 2026

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has hosted prominent opposition figures at his residence in Kano for Sallah celebrations. The visitors included the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, now a member of the African Democratic Congress; Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party;...

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

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

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...

Kano senator shares 47,280 bags of rice for Ramadan and Sallah celebrations

Aliyu dahiruMarch 18, 2026

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed no fewer than 47,280 bags of rice to his constituents in Kano North Senatorial District as part of his support for the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Sallah celebrations. Barau flagged off the distribution of the commodity through his Chief of Staff, Muhammad...

NNPP, Kwankwasiyya Allege APC Assault on Their Members

Aliyu dahiruMarch 16, 2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have accused thugs allegedly loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) of attacking their members during a political gathering in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State. In separate statements on Sunday, the groups condemned the incident, which occurred in Ruwan Bago ward while NNPP...

Gov. Yusuf cautions commissioners against leaking information

Aliyu dahiruMarch 12, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned members of the State Executive Council against acts of disloyalty and leaking of government information. Our sources reports that the governor issued the warning during an ongoing 38th State Executive Council meeting taking place at the Government House in Kano, on Thursday. Speaking at the meeting, Governor Yusuf...

Court orders Kano govt to pay N1 million cost in ex-commissioners’ vehicle dispute

Aliyu dahiruMarch 10, 2026

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Kano Judicial Division, on Tuesday adjourned further hearing in the suits filed by former Kano State commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles allocated to them while in office. Our sources reports that the court, presided over by Justice Mahmood Abba Namtari, also awarded a cost...

Protest Erupts in Kano as SDP, ADC Supporters Decry El-Rufai’s Detention

Aliyu dahiruMarch 9, 2026

Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, without being formally charged in court. The demonstrators, led by leaders of coalition groups and members of the El-Rufai Support Group,...

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...

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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...

NDLEA operatives storm drug hideouts in Kano, arrest 21 suspects.

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, says it has dislodged several drug joints across the state. It said the operation led to the arrest of 21 suspects, and seizure of various illicit substances and weapons. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Kano by the command’s Public Relations Officer,...

Kwankwaso Speaks on ADC Power-Sharing Formula

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has revealed that his group accepted a reduced share in the power-sharing arrangement within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite being offered a larger percentage. Kwankwaso disclosed this while addressing members of the movement in Kano at the weekend. He said the...

Kano Govt Okays ₦4.45bn for NECO, NABTEB, NBAIS Fees of 150,000 Students

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

The Kano State Government has approved ₦4,450,552,700 to cover registration fees for NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS examinations for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Commissioner for Education, Ali Abubakar Makoda, announced the approval on Sunday at a press conference, stating that the intervention will benefit over 150,000 Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) students across the state. He explained...

APC stakeholders present three candidates for Kano deputy governor slot

Aliyu dahiruApril 12, 2026

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State have submitted three nominees to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for consideration to fill the vacant office of deputy governor. The decision followed a meeting held on Saturday after consultations among party leaders. The meeting was chaired by former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and attended...

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