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Kano Assembly speaks on planned defection of Governor Yusuf to APC

Nigeria, Jan. 8 -- The Kano State House of Assembly stated on Wednesday said the potential defection of Governor Abba Yusuf from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has become necessary due to escal... Read More


Kwankwaso sends cryptic birthday greeting to Governor Yusuf amid defection rumour

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Former governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, had sent a "cryptic" birthday greeting to Governor Abba Yusuf on the occasion of ... Read More


2027: Ex-DG SSS, Lawal Daura, declares for Katsina governorship

Nigeria, Jan. 7 -- Lawal Daura, the former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Katsina State. In a... Read More


Defection: Kano governor secures majority support as Kwankwaso opens 'loyalty register'

Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has secured the consent of the majority of elected officials, party executives, and influential support groups in the state following a series of cons... Read More


Kwankwaso speaks on joining opposition coalition, Governor Yusuf's planned defection

Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that discussions are underway with key opposition figures to join the ... Read More


Fatal road crashes: Jigawa residents call for government action

Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- The recent fatal clashes in Jigawa have sparked discussions about their causes and potential solutions. While Jigawa State is noted for its well-maintained road network, some resid... Read More


Jigawa's Almajiri children can no longer be classified out-of-school - Governor Namadi

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Governor Umar Namadi has declared that 'Almajiri' children in Jigawa State can no longer be classified as "out-of-school," stating that they now receive basic numeracy, literacy, a... Read More


29 killed in two separate road accidents in Jigawa

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A total of 29 people were confirmed dead in Jigawa State following two separate road accidents in the Dutse and Ringim Local Government Areas on Tuesday and last Thursday. Tuesday... Read More


Kano NNPP crisis worsens as ward executives 'expel' state party chair

Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- The ward executives of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, have announced the expulsion of the state's party chairman, Has... Read More


'It's a betrayal' - NNPP reject Kano governor's planned defection to APC

Nigeria, Dec. 29 -- The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Hashim Dungurawa, announced on Monday that neither the party's national leadership nor its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso... Read More