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Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Defects from NNPP to APC

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.

Saudi Org Opens Major Orphanage, Mosque in Kano

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 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 signs Kano's record N1.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, focusing on infrastructure and inclusive growth. See the budget breakdown and priorities.

Yusuf Leads Kano's Grand 2026 New Year Celebration

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf joined hundreds of thousands at Mahaha Square for Kano's grand New Year 2026 countdown. He pledged renewed development and unity for the state. Read more about the festive event and his promises.

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.

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.

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.

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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