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Kano State SSAs Forum Appeals to Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to come together and steer Kano’s political shift toward the APC.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 4, 2026

The Senior Special Assistants Forum, Kano State, has resolved to align with the growing call by well-meaning stakeholders for unity of purpose among political leaders in Kano State, in the interest of peace, stability, and sustainable development. This resolution followed the Forum’s meeting held on January 1, 2026, where members unanimously agreed that cohesive leadership...

Kwankwaso dismisses claims of planned defection.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 3, 2026

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya State Caucus has distanced themselves from reports and public calls suggesting that the leader of the movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, or members of the group are planning to defect to another political party. The caucus stated this in a communiqué issued after...

Kano Special Advisers urge stakeholders to remain united despite rising political tensions.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 3, 2026

The Special Advisers’ Forum in Kano State has called for unity, restraint, and responsible political engagement amid rising political tensions in the state. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Forum’s Secretary, Dr. Idris Salisu Rogo, the advisers noted that politics is inherently dynamic, with differing opinions, alignments, and perspectives forming a natural part...

Breaking: NNPP dissolves Kano executive committees, set to announce caretaker teams

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) national working committee (NWC) has announced the dissolution of all its executive committees in Kano state. On December 30, ward executives in Kano sacked and expelled Hashimu Dungurawa as its state party chairman, just two weeks after his re-election. The decision was reached by 27 executive members of the Gargari ward...

Just in: Court grants interim order removing Suleiman Dungurawa as Kano NNPP chairman.

Aliyu dahiruJanuary 2, 2026

The Kano State High Court, on Friday, issued an interim order suspending Hashimu Suleiman-Dungurawa as state chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), pending determination of the suit.

The APC says it is prepared to welcome Governor Yusuf.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has reiterated its readiness to welcome Governor Abba Yusuf into the party, ahead of his planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, disclosed this in Kano on Tuesday. Mr Abbas described the move as guided by unity, reconciliation, and the collective...

BREAKING: Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman in Kano

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

Hon. Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya has been named the Acting State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State following the removal of the former chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. His appointment was approved by the NNPP State Executive Committee during an emergency meeting held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. The announcement was...

Dungurawa insists he is still the chairman of the Kano NNPP.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party, Hashimu Dungurawa, has reaffirmed that he remains the legitimate leader of the party in the state, dismissing recent attempts by some ward executives to sack him. Dungurawa’s comments came barely 24 hours after executives of Gargari Ward in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area signed a...

NNPP removes Kano party chairman, Dungurawa, just two weeks after his re-election.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 30, 2025

The executive members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, have sacked and expelled the State Party Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, from the party. A total of 27 executive members signed the resolution endorsing the decision, which was reached during the ward’s second executive meeting held two...

Speculation grows over a potential defection of the Kano Governor to the APC.

Aliyu dahiruDecember 29, 2025

Speculation has intensified over the possible defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed public declarations by some of his aides and local government party leaders for the APC. The development has sparked debate within the state’s political space,...

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Gunmen kidnap local government secretary in Kano

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

Unknown gunmen on Friday night abducted the Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area in Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba. The incident occurred late at night when about six armed assailants reportedly stormed his residence in Dinya town, within Durba Ward of Kibiya LGA. Security sources said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and were heavily...

Qadiriyya Sect observes Eid prayer in Kano a day after the Sultan’s announcement

Aliyu dahiruMarch 21, 2026

While most Muslims in Kano State observed Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, followers of the Qadiriyya sect held their own prayers on Saturday in the Makwarari area of Kano city. Sheikh Khalifa Sheikh Sammani Yusuf Makwarari led the congregation, explaining that the sect did not follow the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, who had...

Kano government provides cash assistance and food supplies to families of 16 killed hunters

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has provided cash and food assistance to families of 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Abdullahi Waiya, led a government delegation to Bunkure Local Government Area on Friday, where he presented N300,000 each to the families...

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano Records Peaceful Festivities Under Heavy Security Presence

Aliyu dahiruMarch 20, 2026

Kano residents on Friday celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully, following tightened security measures. Security operatives were stationed throughout the city, ensuring calm at prayer grounds, on roads, and in public places. The tight security contributed significantly to the orderly conduct of the day’s activities. The festive mood was evident as residents stepped out in elegant attire to mark...

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...

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