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Kano Gov Yusuf's APC Defection Plan 'Irreversible'

Governor Abba Yusuf's planned move from NNPP to APC is final, sources confirm. The defection includes most lawmakers and LG chairmen, reshaping Kano's political landscape. Read the full details.

Yusuf's Grand 2026 New Year Countdown in Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ushered in 2026 with hundreds of thousands at Kano's Mahaha Square. He pledged renewed development, youth empowerment, and unity for the state. Read more.

Kano Governor Signs N1.47 Trillion 2026 Budget

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed Kano's N1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, the first trillion-naira budget in Northern Nigeria. The budget focuses on infrastructure and inclusive growth.

Tinubu Hails Kano Gov Abba Yusuf on 63rd Birthday

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his 63rd birthday, praising his integrity, humility, and commitment to grassroots development. Read the full message.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf, Kwankwaso Fall Out After 40 Years

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.

Kwankwaso, Kwankwasiyya Deny Defection to APC, ADC

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.

Kano Gov to Honour Late Lawmakers, Youth Caution Deputy

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announces plans to honour two deceased Kano Assembly members. Meanwhile, a youth group warns Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo against disloyalty, citing threats to political stability.

Yusuf Signs N1.477 Trillion 2026 Budget in Kano

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed a record N1.477 trillion 2026 budget into law. The 'Budget of Infrastructure and Consolidation' focuses on education, health, and capital projects. Read details.

Analyst: APC Aims for Dominance, Not One-Party State

Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf counters PDP's allegation that APC seeks a one-party state, drawing parallels to PDP's past 60-year rule boast. Read the full analysis on the 2027 political landscape.

Kano Governor Signs ₦1.477 Trillion 2026 Budget

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has signed the amended ₦1.477 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for Kano State, prioritizing capital projects to improve living standards and infrastructure.

APC Invites Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to Join Party

Kano APC, led by Abdullahi Ganduje, invites Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect. The move sparks reactions and highlights deep political divisions. Read details and public opinions here.

Kano Governor Earns National Award for Service

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State received the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, a rare honour for an opposition governor. Read how his work in education, health, and infrastructure earned national recognition.

NNPP Expels Kwankwaso-backed Kano Chairman

Kano NNPP chairman Hashim Dungurawa expelled for opposing Governor Yusuf's APC defection. Party ward executives cite division and unpaid dues. Full details inside.

Kano Pays N15.67bn to Ex-Councillors, Ends Decade Wait

Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has settled N15.67 billion in outstanding gratuities to 3,472 former local government councillors. This act of justice, transcending party lines, brings closure after over a decade of neglect. Read the

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