11 h. ago Kano Governor Condemns Murder Of Family Of 7, Orders Arrest Of Killers

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the killing of a woman and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis on Saturday, describing the incident as barbaric and a grave assault on human dignity. In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the […]

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14 h. ago Kano gov condemns killing of woman, six children, orders manhunt for killers

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf condemns the barbaric killing of a mother and her six children, ordering security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-condemns-killing-of-woman-six-children-orders-manhunt-for-killers/

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42 h. ago Group Backs Kano Governor, Denies Kwankwanso’s Coerced Defection Allegations

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA), has cautioned former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, to desist from what it described as false and inflammatory allegations against the administration of Governor Kabir Yusuf. KPRA said it was compelled to respond to recent statements attributed to Senator Kwankwaso on his […]

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69 h. ago Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

The decision of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New read more Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

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3 d. ago Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Deputy Governor Gwarzo aligns with Kwankwaso camp

The internal crisis rocking the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, has taken a new turn, as Aminu read more Kano NNPP crisis deepens as Deputy Governor Gwarzo aligns with Kwankwaso camp

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3 d. ago Defection: Kwankwaso, Yusuf disagree over alleged coercion of Kano officials

Tension rises in Kano politics as Rabiu Kwankwaso accuses Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration of coercing officials to defect from the NNPP to the APC. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-kwankwaso-yusuf-disagree-over-alleged-coercion-of-kano-officials/

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Kano Deputy Governor In Open Show Of Loyalty To Kwankwaso Amid Defection Moves

The appearance of Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, at the private residence of the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, has appeared to be an open reaffirmation of his loyalty to his longtime political mentor and Kwankwasiyya Movement leader amid ongoing defection moves […]

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5 d. ago Group Hails Kano Govt Over Enhanced Security Amid Yusuf’s Defection Talk

The Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA) has commended the Kano State Government for what it described as timely and necessary steps to enhance security across the state, particularly around the Government House, following heightened political tension linked to the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. KPRA noted that political activities in Kano State have […]

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6 d. ago Kano empowers 2,260 Youths with skills, tools, cash to drive job creation

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has rolled out empowerment packages to 2,260 graduates of eight entrepreneurship skills institutes read more Kano empowers 2,260 Youths with skills, tools, cash to drive job creation

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6 d. ago Kwankwaso raises alarm over bandit infiltration in Kano border LGAs

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has raised the alarm over what he described as a growing infiltration read more Kwankwaso raises alarm over bandit infiltration in Kano border LGAs

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7 d. ago Group Raises Concern Over Alleged Interference In Kano Corruption Investigations

A civil society group, the Kano People’s Rights Alliance (KPRA), has raised concerns over what it described as alleged attempts by a former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to interfere in corruption investigations being conducted by the current state administration. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its chairman, Maikano […]

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9 d. ago Youth Parliament Lauds Kwankwaso, Abba Kabir Over Youth Inclusion In Governance

Speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament (NYP), Aliyu Zakari Idris, has commended the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,  and the governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for demonstrating exceptional statesmanship, compassion, and inclusive leadership following the recent vacancies in the Kano State House of Assembly. In […]

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1 week ago Why Members Of Kwankwasiyya Are Planning Defection To NNPP — Kano Gov’s Aide

His comment came amidst reports that the Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, plans to leave the NNPP for the APC.  The post Why Members Of Kwankwasiyya Are Planning Defection To NNPP — Kano Gov’s Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor, says it would not amount to betrayal if Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defects from read more Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

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1 week ago Governor Yusuf at 63: Birthday messages expose shifting alliances in Kano politics

The 63rd birthday celebration of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has gone beyond routine goodwill messages to emerge as read more Governor Yusuf at 63: Birthday messages expose shifting alliances in Kano politics

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1 week ago Kwankwaso Reminds Governor Yusuf Of Their ‘Shared Political Journey’ In Birthday Message

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Kano State governor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has extended birthday felicitations to his political mentee and incumbent governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, reminding the latter of their ‘shared political journey’ spanning many years. The cryptic birthday message comes amid heightened political tension in Kano […]

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1 week ago ‘I Cannot Betray Kwankwaso’, Governor Yusuf’s Old Video Resurfaces Amid Defection Rumours

As political tension simmers in Kano State over reported planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), an old video recorded around July, 2024, showing the governor firmly pledging loyalty to his political mentor and NNPP national leader, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has resurfaced and gone viral. The viral old […]

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1 week ago Gov Yusuf’s Defection ‘Irreversible’ Despite Kwankwaso’s Ultimatum – Source

The planned defection of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is irreversible, a top state government source told LEADERSHIP yesterday. This is despite a warning from the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that the governor must relinquish office if he […]

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1 week ago At 63, Tinubu Hails Abba Yusuf’s Leadership, Grassroots Focus

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, Governor of Kano State, on his 63rd birthday, which occurred on January 5, 2026. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted Governor Yusuf’s integrity, modesty, humility, and commitment to public service, exemplified in his administration of Kano State. […]

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2 w. ago At 63, Tinubu Hails Governor Abba Yusuf’s Leadership, Grassroots Focus

President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, governor of Kano State, on his 63rd birthday anniversary on Monday, January 5, 2026. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, the President highlighted Governor Yusuf’s integrity, modesty, humility and commitment to public service, exemplified in his administration of Kano […]

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