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Inside Kano’s power struggle: What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso

Business Day Online 16 Jan 2026
The decision of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the New. read more Inside Kano’s power struggle. What Yusuf’s moves mean for Kwankwaso ....
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Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC

Business Day Online 14 Jan 2026
The leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has denied reports suggesting that he endorsed the alleged defection of. read more Confusion in Kano as Kwankwaso denies backing Kano Gov’s defection to APC ....
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Kano APC Launches e-Registration Drive, Urges Support for Tinubu’s Policy Agenda

This Day 14 Jan 2026
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano. The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded a crucial stakeholders’ meeting, yesterday, stressing the importance of ramping up e-registration ...
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Kwankwaso: Kano Govt Asking Appointees to Pick Between Kwankwasiyya, Gandujiya

This Day 14 Jan 2026
•Declares choice in Kano is between light and darkness. Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano ... “It is indeed troubling all our supporters, not only in Kano but nationwide, will not be happy with this ... “The choice in Kano is between light and darkness.
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‘Kwankwaso’s  Influence Waning in Kano Politics’

This Day 13 Jan 2026
The group said recent developments in Kano politics have exposed deepening divisions within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and highlighted what it called the diminishing grip of Kwankwaso and his loyalists on the affairs of the state.
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‘Africa is the continent of the future’

Mail Guardian South Africa 13 Jan 2026
‘potential’ ... It is a major investor and financier of the Kano-Maradi Railway Project, a large infrastructure project connecting Nigeria and Niger which will enhance regional economic integration and trade between the two countries ... It’s ready ....
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Heavy security surrounds Kano Government House ahead of Abba Yusuf’s defection

Business Day Online 12 Jan 2026
Security was tightened around the Kano Government House on Monday amid speculation that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf may be considering. read more Heavy security surrounds Kano Government House ahead of Abba Yusuf’s defection ....
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Kano Groups Vow to Actualise Olawepo-Hashim’s Presidential Ambition

This Day 09 Jan 2026
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, have converged in Kano, pledging to intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure the actualisation of his ambition ... He underscored the strategic political importance of Kano, ...
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Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP

Business Day Online 07 Jan 2026
Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor, says it would not amount to betrayal if Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defects from. read more Shekarau defends Governor Yusuf, says defection not a betrayal of Kwankwaso, NNPP ....
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Nigeria: 23 Fleeing Bandits Neutralised in Kano Airstrikes

All Africa 05 Jan 2026
The Nigerian Army has neutralised 23 bandits in a precision air strikes after they fled failed attacks in parts of Kano State ....
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Kwankwaso open to political alliances, warns against losing Kano

Business Day Online 04 Jan 2026
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has declared that he is open. read more Kwankwaso open to political alliances, warns against losing Kano ....
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Nigeria: Soldiers Repel Bandits' Attack On Kano Community - Official

All Africa 03 Jan 2026
Mr Babatunde said the attack was a revenge mission following the loss of some of the bandits' fighters to superior military firepower during an earlier encounter last week ....
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APC woos Kano governor as defection speculation gains traction

Business Day Online 31 Dec 2025
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has moved to capitalise on growing political uncertainty within the New Nigeria. read more APC woos Kano governor as defection speculation gains traction ....
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Kano NNPP Urges Governor Abba Yusuf to Stay Back, Labels APC Defection ‘Betrayal’

This Day 30 Dec 2025
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano ... Speaking with newsmen in Kano, yesterday, NNPP state chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, warned that any move to APC by the governor would not have their support, and would be resisted by all the party faithful in the state.
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