Category : Search result: Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf


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.

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.

Hisbah arrests 9 over 'good evening' activities in Kano

Kano State Hisbah Board operatives have arrested eight teenage girls and one young man for alleged involvement in 'good evening' street activities. The suspects were nabbed in coordinated end-of-year raids. Read full details.

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

Kwankwasiyya in Turmoil as Gov Yusuf Eyes APC

Political crisis hits the Kwankwasiyya movement as Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf prepares to defect to the APC for a second term bid, causing a major rift with his godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Read the full details.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf to Defect from NNPP to APC

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.

Kano Governor Plots Defection from NNPP to APC

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.

Kano Pays N15.6bn to Ex-Councillors, Upholds Justice

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration in Kano State has settled over N15 billion in unpaid entitlements to 3,472 former local government councillors. Discover how this act of justice transcends political lines.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Wins National Award for Service

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State received the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, a rare cross-party recognition for his work in education, health, and infrastructure. Read how his performance earned national acclaim.

Kano Buries Two State Lawmakers, Governor Yusuf Mourns

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.

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