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Kwankwaso Betrayed Himself – Sunusi Bature

Aliyu dahiruMarch 29, 2026

The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano State Government House, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, has criticised former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso for his decision to leave the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Bature, in a reaction posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday, described Kwankwaso’s exit as a “betrayal” of...

NNPP Won’t Move With Kwankwaso to ADC, Founder Declares

Aliyu dahiruMarch 29, 2026

The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr Boniface Aniebonam, says members of the party are not part of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s planned defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mr Aniebonam made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Mr Kwankwaso in a statement on Sunday announced his resignation from...

Breaking: Kwankwaso quits NNPP, poised to defect to ADC

Aliyu dahiruMarch 29, 2026

A former Governor of Kano State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced his resignation from the party with immediate effect. Kwankwaso, in a statement he personally signed, said his decision followed careful consideration of the country’s political direction and the need to align with a...

Kwankwaso to Head ADC Registration Drive in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 29, 2026

Former Kano State Commissioner of Science and Technology, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar-Mata, has called on the general public to attend the upcoming registration event of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party, which will be led by Senator Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement made available to newsmen, Dr. Kofar-Mata, who serves as the ADC...

Senior Aide to Tinubu Steps Down Ahead of 2027 Polls

Aliyu dahiruMarch 28, 2026

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu, popularly known as Ja’oji, has resigned from his appointment as he sets his sights on the 2027 general elections. Ja’oji’s resignation follows a directive from President Tinubu requiring all political appointees seeking elective positions in 2027 to step down on...

Governor Yusuf rallies thousands of supporters to attend the APC National Convention in Abuja

Aliyu dahiruMarch 28, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, led thousands of supporters to Eagle Square, Abuja, to attend the 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The convention, held ahead of the 2027 general elections, marked a...

Breaking: Kano Deputy Governor Resigns Amid Rising Political Tensions

Aliyu dahiruMarch 27, 2026

The Deputy Governor of Kano State has resigned from office, according to a statement issued by the Kwankwasiyya Movement on Friday. In the press release signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement said the resignation, though difficult, was taken in the overall interest of the people and to ensure stability in the...

2027: Group urges Ibrahim Little to rescue Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 26, 2026

The Kano Youth Concern Initiative has called on ADC chieftain Ibrahim Ali Amin Little to declare his intention to contest for the Kano State governorship under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, signed by its Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Junaid Binoni, and its...

Breaking: Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Shehu Sagagi of his apointment as Commissioner.

Aliyu dahiruMarch 25, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi of his appointment as Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry with immediate effect. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. According to the statement, the former Commissioner is directed to hand over...

BREAKING: Gov. Yusuf orders appointees eyeing elective positions to resign ahead of the 2026 polls

Aliyu dahiruMarch 25, 2026

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed all political appointees intending to contest in the 2026 general elections to resign their appointments in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Wednesday. The directive was conveyed in...

Gov. Yusuf Commissions Newly Completed Nasarawa Hospital Road, Racecourse Projects

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commissioned the Nasarawa Hospital Road and Racecourse road projects as part of efforts to improve road infrastructure and ease movement within Kano metropolis. The projects are expected to improve access to key locations, reduce transportation difficulties and support commercial activities within the state capital. The improved roads...

Kano Urges FG to Expand Road Projects, Embrace Durable Concrete Pavements

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to sustain investment in road infrastructure in Kano, with particular emphasis on durable roads capable of withstanding heavy traffic. The Governor made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway, where he represented President Bola Ahmed...

Gov. Yusuf Commends Tinubu for Boosting Infrastructure Development in Northern Nigeria

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The Governor gave the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway. He noted that efficient road infrastructure was...

Gov. Yusuf Hails Ooni of Ife as Monarch Marks 52nd Birthday

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 52nd birthday. The Governor described the revered monarch as a respected traditional ruler whose commitment to cultural preservation, peacebuilding and national unity continues to inspire Nigerians across ethnic...

2027: Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Backing

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja while speaking at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office. Governor Yusuf expressed confidence that the...

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