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22 Jan
In a notable display of appreciation for exemplary public service, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo recently commended Alhaji Sheu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of Staff of Kano State. This recognition came during a visit to the governor last Friday, showcasing Ambassador Ajadi's commitment to promoting quality governance. Ajadi, a key figure in the New Nigeria People's Party…
22 Jan
The police in Kano, yesterday, confirmed the death of a 32-year-old man, Tukur Adamu, while fighting his co-worker during office hours in Kano.
22 Jan
Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Kano State has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack the acting National Chairman of APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, and begin the process of winning the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party
19 Jan
Former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the issue of Kano emirates will definitely be revisited. Recall that former governor Abdullahi Ganduje had split the Kano emirate into five and dethroned the then Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. Following the victory of the New Nigerian…
19 Jan
Presently there is some relief or semblance of peace in the country following last Friday’s Supreme Court’s rulings relating to gubernatorial cases from the Appeal Court that the apex court scrutinised and re-scrutinised.
19 Jan
Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended Governor Abba Yusuf for setting up elders’ consultative forum.
14 Jan
It was triumphant return of a brave hero of Kwankwasiyya moment and the beloved governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, back home after a widely celebrated victory at the Supreme Court. Thousands of supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), on Sunday, took over the entire Kano-Zaria highway to receive the 'Gida Gida',…
13 Jan
It was sweet victories for the Governors of Kano State, Yusuf Abba Kabiru; Plateau State, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang; and Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, whose victories at the March 18, 2023 governorship election was affirmed by the Supreme Court, yesterday, following their appeal against their earlier sack by the Court of Appeal.
13 Jan
Thousands of residents and loyalists of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) yesterday took to major roads in Kano metropolis in celebration of the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Supreme Court. 
12 Jan
Kano residents and loyalists of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNP) have rolled out drums in celebration of the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Supreme Court. The jubilant youths in their hundreds occupied the metropolis in a joyous mood to celebrate the affirmation of the Governor as duly elected Governor. Brick displays…
12 Jan
The Supreme Court has resolved the dispute on the dispute Kano governorship election in favour of Abba Yusuf Reading the judgment, Justice John Okoro set aside the lower court's judgment that nullified Abba Yusuf's election as governor of Kano State. The Kano State Governor and candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Abba Yusuf,…
10 Jan
The Supreme Court will deliver judgment on the Kano State governorship election petition appeal on Friday, January 12. In a notice of hearing sent to interested parties on Wednesday, the five men panel justices of the Supreme Court said verdict on the anticipated appeal will be held Friday. The Court of Appeal had affirmed the…

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