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The Digest: The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has officially disowned former Governor of Kano State and 2023 presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over allegations that he took Governor Abba Yusuf to visit Supreme Court judges in 2019. In a statement by National Secretary...

The Digest: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has resolved to petition the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies over remarks attributed to NNPP leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, suggesting he took former Kano governorship candidate Abba Yusuf to meet Supreme Court justices during the...

The Digest: Plans for former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have stalled due to unresolved questions about the 2027 presidential ticket. Sources indicate Kwankwaso's move is contingent on an alliance...

The Digest: NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf will regret his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a BBC Hausa interview, Kwankwaso described the governor’s exit from the party as shocking and confusing, dismissing...

The Digest: A wave of resignations is sweeping through the Kano State executive cabinet following Governor Abba Yusuf's defection from the NNPP to the APC. Several top officials have resigned, including Ibrahim Umaru, Commissioner for Internal Security and Special Services; Nasiru Garo...

The Digest: The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has labeled Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf's defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a profound betrayal. NNPP National Spokesperson Ladipo Johnson stated that party leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, the grassroots Kwankwasiyya movement, and...

The Digest: Mustapha Kwankwaso, son of NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned from his position as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. According to a report by TheCable, the resignation was announced in a statement on Monday, following Governor Abba Yusuf's formal...

The Digest: Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a ceremony in the Kano Government House. The governor stated his move was taken "in the best interest of the people of Kano state," aiming to promote unity, stability, and accelerated...

The Digest: Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo has publicly analyzed the constrained political options facing NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso regarding the 2027 presidential election. In a detailed social media post, Keyamo argued that Kwankwaso's refusal to earlier align with the APC has limited...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate and New Nigeria Peoples Party leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared January 23 a "Day of Betrayal" in response to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's resignation from the NNPP. Addressing supporters in Kano, Kwankwaso stated the day should be...

The Digest: Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has stated he believes Allah is the ultimate source of political power and guidance, addressing his position for the first time since defecting to the APC. He declared that God granted him power in 2023 and would determine his continuation in...

The Digest: The Kano State Government has issued a stern warning to supporters of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, cautioning them against making inflammatory statements or insulting Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement. The Director General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate and New Nigeria Peoples Party leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has firmly declared he will not compromise his principles for personal gain. This statement follows the resignation of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, several local government chairmen, National...

The Digest: Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing prolonged internal crises and leadership disputes. In a statement issued by the Government House, the governor explained that the decision was taken in the best interest of...

The Digest: The proposed 2027 presidential alliance between former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has reached an advanced stage, with a joint committee already set up under the African Democratic Congress. The alliance is reportedly championed...

The Digest: NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated that any potential move to the All Progressives Congress must be preceded by concrete guarantees for the future of the Kano state government and the protection of his political structure Key Points: Rabiu Kwankwaso says joining the APC...

The Digest: Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has advised pressured supporters in Governor Abba Yusuf's administration to temporarily align with the governor's planned move to the APC to ease rising tension. Key Points: Kwankwaso addressed supporters in Hausa, referencing the "Gandujiyya" movement...

The Digest: The Former Kano State Governor and Kwankwasiyya leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has firmly stated that he is not for sale in Nigeria’s political marketplace. Reflecting on loyalty, betrayal, and the state of politics, Kwankwaso emphasized that Kano’s electorate is politically...

The Digest: NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has extended warm birthday wishes to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, praising their long political partnership while subtly invoking a wish for "clarity of purpose" as rumours intensify about the governor's potential defection to the APC. Key...

The Digest: Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are exploring a historic joint presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the party’s nomination, as part of a renewed and complex effort to unify...