Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his mentor Rabiu Kwankwaso are in a major political rift. The crisis, fueled by a rumoured defection to the APC, is shaking the NNPP and Kano politics ahead of 2027. Read the full story.
NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso states he will only defect to another party if offered the presidential or vice-presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. He also criticises Governor Abba Yusuf's planned move to APC.
Rabiu Kwankwaso demands Governor Abba Yusuf step down if defecting from NNPP to APC. The political rift threatens the party's sole stronghold ahead of 2027. Read the full details.
Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have firmly denied plans to defect from the NNPP. This comes amid swirling rumours about Governor Abba Yusuf's potential move to the APC. Read the full details.
A major political realignment is brewing as Rabiu Kwankwaso reportedly explores a coalition with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi under the ADC. This comes amid defections and growing opposition unity against the APC. Read the full details.
The family announces Janaza prayer for Anthony Joshua's late friends, Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif, in London. Fans react with prayers as police hold driver.
Aliko Dangote and Nigeria's wealthiest men begin 2026 with a combined $43 billion net worth. See the full breakdown of their fortunes and global rankings here.
NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso issues a stern warning to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and others contemplating defection to APC, citing history of political setbacks for betrayers.
The NNPP in Kano faces fresh turmoil as Gargari Ward executives expel State Chairman Hashimu Dungurawa for alleged division, unpaid dues, and abuse of Governor Abba Yusuf. Full details inside.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's planned defection from NNPP to APC has thrown Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's Kwankwasiyya Movement into confusion, reshaping Kano's political landscape ahead of 2027. Read more.
Favour Odoba is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in Okene, Kogi, after he married a second wife who bore him a son. The suspect is on the run as the family speaks out.
The NNPP has disowned Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's planned move to the APC, affirming Kwankwaso's loyalty. Get the latest on the political realignment and potential deputy governor pick.
NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso holds crisis meetings to stop Governor Abba Yusuf's defection to APC. Kano party chairman warns of betrayal, while internal divisions deepen. Full details inside.
Political tension grips Kano as Governor Abba Yusuf's rumoured move to APC is opposed by NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, triggering internal party crisis. Read the full details.
The NNPP in Kano appeals to Governor Abba Yusuf to abandon any defection plans to the APC. Party leaders cite the 2023 mandate and vow to resolve internal rifts.
The NNPP has disowned Kano Governor Abba Yusuf's plan to join the APC, calling it a betrayal. The party reaffirms loyalty to Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read the full story.
Favor Odoba is accused of poisoning her husband, Abdul Kadir Nagazi, after he married a second wife in Okene, Kogi State. The suspect is currently missing as police investigate.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso discloses he sold personal assets to fund overseas education for Kano youths after government sponsorship ended. Over 300 PhD holders gathered at the inaugural Kwankwasiyya scholars' convention.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf is finalizing plans to defect from the NNPP to the ruling APC in January 2026, ending his long alliance with Rabiu Kwankwaso and reshaping the state's politics. Get the full details.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is reportedly finalising plans to defect from the NNPP to the ruling APC, a major political shift ahead of 2027. Grassroots leaders publicly back the move.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's scholarship initiative has produced over 300 PhD holders and thousands of professionals. Read about the historic convention and its impact on Nigeria's human capital.
Kano State is in mourning as two NNPP lawmakers, Hon. Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Hon. Aliyu Sarki Daneji, were buried. Governor Abba Yusuf and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso paid their last respects. Read more about the tragic losses.
As 2025 ends, Legit.ng reveals the five Nigerian politicians who shaped the political landscape this year. See who made the list and why they matter ahead of 2027.
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has re-elected Dr. Ajuji Ahmed as its National Chairman unopposed. The party's convention in Abuja also saw the return of other national officials, with a focus on victory in the 2027 elections.
Senator Abdul'aziz Yari declares Northern Nigeria will support President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, citing past political debts. The vow was made during his chieftaincy installation in Oyo.
The House of Representatives initiates a major investigation into Nigeria's bilateral treaties and foreign-funded contracts, citing sovereignty and debt risks. Learn about the probe's scope and implications.
Elon Musk's wealth surges to a historic $648bn as SpaceX valuation doubles. Nigerian billionaires Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu also climb global rankings, reflecting growth in Nigeria's industrial sector. Read the full analysis.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul Razaq Adenugba, has dismissed allegations of land-grabbing as false, attributing them to detractors. Read the full story.
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.
Federal Government secures $500 million from African Development Bank to finance energy transition and economic governance reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's development.