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Governor Yusuf, Kwankwaso tests popularity in separate Kano market visits

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Singer Market in Kano on Thursday became the stage for a popularity contest as Governor Abba Yusuf and his estranged political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso, made separate appearan... Read More


Governor Yusuf, Kwankwaso test popularity in separate Kano market visits

Nigeria, Feb. 6 -- The Singer Market in Kano on Thursday became the stage for a popularity contest as Governor Abba Yusuf and his estranged political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso, made separate appearan... Read More


Kano governor's long walk to APC reveals battle ahead

Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State was formally admitted into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, ending weeks of speculation of his defection from the New Nigeria People... Read More


Commissioner advises Kano deputy governor to resign

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has advised Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam to resign from his position following the political re... Read More


Soldiers rescue eight kidnapped persons in Kaduna

Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Nigerian security forces have rescued eight kidnapped persons during a joint operation in the Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Nigerian Army announced the breakthr... Read More


Kano Governor Yusuf formally joins APC, speaks on loyalty

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), after weeks of speculation and consultation. The defection signalled a major politic... Read More


Kwankwaso's son resigns as Kano commissioner

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Mustapha Kwankwaso, the eldest son of former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned as a commissioner in Kano State.... Read More


Newlywed kills husband with rat poison in Jigawa

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Jigawa State Police Command has taken a newlywed woman into custody over her husband's death after consuming a meal she had prepared. The command's spokesperson, Lawan Adam, c... Read More


Kano commissioner resigns, backs Kwankwaso

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- The Kano State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a formal letter addressed to Governor ... Read More


Controversy trails exit of Kano governor's political adviser

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- Controversy has trailed the exit of Governor Abba Yusuf's political adviser, Sanusi Kwankwaso, from his role. Governor Yusuf announced the sacking of Mr Kwankwaso as his political... Read More