10 h. ago Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner

The resignation comes amid the planned defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday (today). The post Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns As Kano Youth And Sports Commissioner appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Defections won’t break Kwankwasiyya, we’ve won from scratch before – Johnson, NNPP’s chieftain

Political tension has returned to Kano State following reports of Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection from the New Nigeria Peoples read more Defections won’t break Kwankwasiyya, we’ve won from scratch before – Johnson, NNPP’s chieftain

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3 d. ago US Exit From WHO Unfortunate, Threat To Global Health – Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the official withdrawal of the United States (US) from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an “unfortunate” and destabilising move, warning that it posed serious risks to global health security and the world’s most vulnerable populations. In a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) […]

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6 d. ago Why Governor Yusuf’s Planned Defection To APC Seems Difficult — Senator Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has offered insight into why Kano State governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, was foot-dragging on his much-speculated defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as against other recent political realignments across the country. In a Facebook post on Monday, the former […]

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8 d. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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1 week ago “Foreign Powers Won’t Free Us From Bandits, We Must Do It Ourselves” – Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has said that Nigerians must rise to resist terrorists, bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. Sani stated this on Thursday at the public presentation of his two books, The Councillor and The Perilous Path to Europe, on Thursday in Abuja. He noted that no […] The post “Foreign Powers Won’t Free Us From Bandits, We Must Do It Ourselves” – Shehu Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC

Speculation has intensified in recent days that Governor Yusuf is finalising plans to leave the NNPP for the APC. The post Kwankwaso Denies Endorsing Gov Yusuf Alleged Defection To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Stop tweeting, start contesting, Shehu Sani tells Nigerians in their 30s–50s

Fmr. Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians in their 30s-50s to increase their political engagement by contesting elections, not just tweeting from the sidelin Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-tweeting-start-contesting-shehu-sani-tells-nigerians-in-their-30s-50s/

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago 2026 Budget: Health Personnel Will Be Given Priority – Kaduna Commissioner

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, says health personnel will be given priority in the implementation of the 2026 budget. He said his administration had been demonstrating that health is not a privilege but a fundamental human right in the state. Through the commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma Ahmad, the governor said he was not […]

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3 w. ago Kwankwaso Rejects Governor Yusuf’s Alleged Planned Defection To APC

Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has publicly rejected reports and calls suggesting that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso, who spoke on Saturday at his residence along Miller Road in Kano, said he was not in […]

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3 w. ago “Anyone Against US Airstrikes On Terrorists In Northern Nigeria Should Be Sent To Sambisa Forest” – Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has said anyone who opposes the United States’ airstrikes on terrorist groups in Nigeria should be sent to the Sambisa forest. Sani made this statement in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. He was reacting to the Christmas Day airstrikes on the enclaves of terrorists in […] The post “Anyone Against US Airstrikes On Terrorists In Northern Nigeria Should Be Sent To Sambisa Forest” – Shehu Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘How Did NNPCL Amass $1.42bn, ₦5.57trn Debt Instead Of Profits’, Shehu Sani Queries

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the debt accumulated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), despite recent approval by President Bola Tinubu to write off the liabilities. Reacting to the development, Sani questioned how a national oil company expected to generate profits ended up owing […]

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4 w. ago Opponents Of Military Action Against Terrorists Should Be Taken To Frontlines — Shehu Sani

One-time Senator, who represented Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has criticised opponents od military actions against terrorist groups, suggesting that they should personally engage the insurgents instead. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, the human rights activist and former lawmaker argued that those against kinetic operations should be transported to […]

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4 w. ago Senator Hanga Slams Alleged Defection Plan To APC By Kano Governor

The Senator representing Kano Central, Rufai Sani Hanga, has described reported plans by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as an act of betrayal. Senator Hanga, the only NNPP Senator from Kano State, made the remarks during an interview with journalists where he warned that the people of Kano […]

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4 w. ago ‘It’s Too Early to Claim Victory Over Terrorists’ — Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has warned Nigerian authorities against declaring early victory over terrorist groups, stressing that insecurity remains a serious challenge in many parts of the country. While acknowledging the efforts of Nigerian security agencies in ensuring a relatively peaceful Yuletide season, Sani argued that the calm experienced in some regions should […]

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