Kano

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggering a wave of resignations from his cabinet members.

January 25, 2026 Reported by AI

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to formally join the All Progressives Congress on January 26, 2026, after resigning from the New Nigeria People's Party. The move has triggered resignations and criticisms from party loyalists, including a commissioner and the NNPP leadership. Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has reaffirmed his commitment to the NNPP amid the turmoil.

The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party has nullified the purported suspension of its Kano State chairman, Alhaji Hashimu.

December 29, 2025 Reported by AI

Following recent defections of a gubernatorial aide and NNPP ward officials to the APC, NNPP national leader Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso held an emergency meeting with the Kano State House of Assembly Speaker and others to block Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf's planned switch to the APC. The effort highlights deep party divisions, with the move labeled a betrayal by opponents.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed five textile warehouses in Kano for selling underweight fabric materials. The action followed an intelligence report and investigation confirming violations of consumer protection laws. Officials emphasized the move to safeguard consumers and promote fair market practices.

November 01, 2025 Reported by AI

Armed bandits from Katsina State invaded communities in Kano's Shanono and Tsanyawa local government areas, killing three villagers during a Friday evening attack. The incursion has heightened fears among residents, prompting calls for stronger border security. Local leaders report ongoing abductions and displacement in the affected areas.