Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku, defects to the APC, renaming his political group to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin hails the move as 'courageous'.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf's irrevocable defection to the APC creates a major rift with his deputy and political godfather Rabiu Kwankwaso, reshaping the state's political landscape ahead of 2027.
Abba Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, resigns from PDP and joins APC. He pledges to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu's second term bid in 2027. Read the full story.
Abba Atiku, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, defects from PDP to APC, pledges full support for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid in 2027. A major political realignment.
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku, resigns from PDP, joins APC to campaign for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election. The move sparks intense reactions across Nigeria.
Kano State government meets Yoruba leaders to bolster security and inclusive development. Commissioner Waiya calls for collective effort to ensure safety for all residents.
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso alleges Kano state officials are being forced to defect to APC. The state government denies coercion as political tension rises ahead of 2027 elections. Read the full details.
Rabiu Kwankwaso has refuted claims he endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's reported defection from NNPP to APC. Get the latest details and reactions from Kano's tense political scene.
The NNPP has refuted claims that Rabiu Kwankwaso endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's rumoured defection to the APC, calling it a 'blatant falsehood'. Read the full details.
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defects from NNPP to APC. Flags swapped at Government House amid heavy security. Get the full details on the political shift.
Kano People's Rights Alliance commends the state's enhanced security measures as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's rumored defection from NNPP to APC raises political tension. Read the full statement.
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reportedly rejoined the APC, sparking political realignment. Ex-APC Chairman Ganduje criticises NNPP's Kwankwaso for inflammatory statements. Get the full story on the 2027 election dynamics.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's planned defection to the APC is a strategic shift for Kano's development. Analysis of the political necessity and what it means for 2027. Read more.
Security agencies reinforce Kano Government House as Governor Abba Yusuf's defection from NNPP to APC nears. Get the latest details on the political tension and Kwankwasiyya's stance.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announces a plan to train 50,000 young people in 2026 with practical skills to tackle unemployment and boost self-reliance. Read the full details.
Governor Abba Yusuf made his first public appearance amid defection rumours, but key Kwankwaso allies were notably absent, highlighting a deepening political rift in Kano. Read the full details.
Kano Government House under tight security as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reportedly plans to defect to APC. Seven APCs deployed. Get the latest updates.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf will formally join the APC on Monday, January 12, 2026, after concluding stakeholder talks. The move, opposed by NNPP leader Kwankwaso, includes local chairmen and lawmakers. Read the full details.
Ex-APC Chairman Ganduje is back in Nigeria for crucial talks amid reports of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf's planned defection. Mustapha Kwankwaso also set to resign. Get the latest political realignment details.
APC chieftain Atoyebi Paul hails Governor Abba Yusuf's move to APC but notes Rabiu Kwankwaso's demand for a top role complicates matters. Get the full details on this major political shift.
Governor Abba Yusuf held a crucial meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano before flying to France for talks with President Bola Tinubu. Details of the political moves emerge.
Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje is back in Nigeria for crucial political meetings. This follows reports of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf's planned defection to the APC. Get the full details.
The Albidairi Foundation from Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a large orphanage and mosque in Kano to tackle out-of-school children. Governor Yusuf calls it a timely intervention. Read more.
Kano People’s Rights Alliance accuses Senator Kwankwaso of undermining Governor Yusuf's anti-corruption drive. Read the full details on the N440m drug and N660m borehole contracts under investigation.
Ex-APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje is back in Nigeria for consultations as Kano Governor Abba Yusuf prepares to defect from NNPP to APC, reshaping 2027 elections.
Kano NNPP Chairman Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa warns Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf against defecting to the APC, insisting the party remains strong nationwide. Read the full details.
Kano lawmakers cite internal NNPP court battles as a major political risk, warning of a Zamfara-like scenario that could invalidate future nominations. Read the full details.
Bauchi State Police arrest Baffa'ji Abba for allegedly assaulting his biological daughter five times in one day. The suspect confessed to the crime. Full details on the investigation.
Bauchi State Police confirm the arrest of Baffa'ji Abba, accused of raping his biological daughter. The suspect confessed, and the CP has ordered a discreet investigation. Read more.
Ibrahim Shekarau supports Governor Abba Yusuf's right to defect to APC, citing Kwankwaso's past defections. NNPP chieftain also declares Yusuf as party's legitimate leader. Read the full details.