A FRESH political crisis has erupted in Kano State following sharp disagreements between the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf over alleged coercion of government officials to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and national leader of the NNPP, on Wednesday accused the Kano State Government of forcing state officials and elected local government chairmen to sign documents signalling their defection to the ruling APC. In a swift rebuttal,…
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KANO State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to formally defect from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, in what is shaping up to be one of the most significant political realignments in the state since the 2023 general elections. A member of the Kano State Executive Council confirmed the development to News Point Nigeria early Monday morning, disclosing that the governor has concluded extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the state ahead of the planned defection. “Yes, of course, the governor is joining the APC today (Monday) with all his…
THE national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he would only align with any political party ahead of the 2027 general elections if he is offered either the presidential ticket or the vice-presidential slot. News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso made the declaration late Thursday while addressing supporters at a Kwankwasiyya movement gathering held at his residence on Miller Road, Kano, amid growing political realignments and speculations over possible defections ahead of the next election cycle. “At the national level, we are looking for a political party to align with,” the…
THE Kano State House of Assembly has publicly thrown its weight behind the planned defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening leadership crises and multiple court cases that lawmakers say could jeopardise his mandate and that of other elected officials in the state. News Point Nigeria reports that addressing journalists in Kano on Wednesday, the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini, said remaining in the NNPP had become increasingly risky due to unresolved factional disputes and litigations threatening the party’s legal standing. According to Hussaini, the internal crisis within the NNPP…
FORMER Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that he is a politician “with no price tag,” insisting that neither money nor inducement can buy his conscience or political loyalty. News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso made the declaration while reflecting on recent political developments, touching on issues of loyalty, betrayal and the evolving nature of Nigerian politics, particularly in Kano State. The former governor said politics naturally involves gains and losses, but warned that betrayal carries serious consequences, especially at a time when many Nigerians are increasingly disillusioned with governance due…
GOVERNOR Abba Yusuf on Wednesday presented a ₦1.368 trillion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Kano State House of Assembly, describing it as “a covenant to consolidate gains, complete key projects, and build lasting systems that serve generations to come.” News Point Nigeria reports that the budget tagged “Budget of Infrastructure, Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development” prioritizes capital projects, with ₦934.64 billion earmarked for capital expenditure and ₦433.48 billion for recurrent spending, reflecting a 68:32 capital-to-recurrent ratio. Governor Yusuf said the structure of the budget underscores his administration’s commitment to development-focused spending. He noted that it was…
KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced that his administration is finalizing arrangements to present the state’s first-ever ₦1 trillion propossed budget for the 2026 financial year. This was contained in a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawkain Tofa late on Friday. The Governor made this known on Friday while declaring open the Second Special Executive Council Meeting convened to deliberate on the 2026 budget proposals ahead of its formal presentation to the Kano State House of Assembly next week. Governor Yusuf explained that the historic budget size reflects his administration’s…
NATIONAL Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a stern warning to party defectors, saying those who abandoned the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will soon face the political consequences of their actions. News Point Nigeria reports that Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, gave the warning while receiving a delegation of supporters loyal to Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila at his Miller Road residence in Kano. Without mentioning names directly, Kwankwaso stated that politicians who rode to power on the popularity of the Kwankwasiyya…
RESIDENTS of Yan Kwada village in Faruruwa community, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, are living in heightened fear after armed bandits stormed the village on Sunday night, abducting five women, including nursing mothers, in a sudden and violent attack. Local witnesses told News Point Nigeria that the attackers arrived in large numbers around 9pm, shooting wildly into the air to disperse villagers before forcing their way into targeted homes. “They came as usual, shooting sporadically and breaking into houses,” one resident, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, explained. “They kidnapped five women, including mothers with babies. We…
AT least 19 suspected bandits were killed during a fierce gun battle with troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation MESA, in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, the Nigerian Army has confirmed. However, the military operation was not without casualty as two soldiers and one local vigilante lost their lives while confronting the fleeing criminals on Saturday night. The operation, according to a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Monday by Captain Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, followed credible intelligence on the movement of suspected bandits infiltrating the Unguwan Tudu, Unguwan…
FORMER Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the United States to assist Nigeria with advanced technological tools in combating insecurity—rather than issuing threats that could destabilize the country. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Sunday via a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account sighted by News Point Nigeria, reacting to escalating remarks from US President Donald Trump accusing Nigeria of permitting widespread violence against Christians. Last week, Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” under alleged religious persecution. Posting on his Truth Social platform,…
TENSION has escalated in several rural communities of Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano State following a fresh bandit invasion that left at least three villagers dead and several others kidnapped. News Point Nigeria reports that the latest incursion, which occurred Friday evening, comes amid growing fears of expanding bandit activities from neighbouring Katsina State into Kano’s border towns. Eyewitnesses told journalists that about 20 heavily armed bandits stormed Yanganau village in Tsanyawa LGA before moving toward settlements in Shanono, where the killings were recorded after a violent encounter with a joint security task force. A resident who…
A JOURNALIST based in Kano, Ibrahim Dan’uwa Rano, has been detained by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 1 Headquarters, following a petition by the embattled Director-General of Protocol to the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Rogo, who accused him of defamation of character. Rogo, who is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged ₦6.5 billion fraud, reportedly petitioned the police after a satirical programme aired by Rano made veiled references to corruption within a state government’s protocol office. Sources told…
AS Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, rolled out his administration’s scorecard, highlighting what he described as “landmark achievements” recorded in the past two and a half years despite prevailing economic challenges in the country. Governor Yusuf made this known at the Independence Day celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, in a speech released by his spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made available to News Point Nigeria. He reassured citizens that his government remains firmly committed to fulfilling its people-oriented campaign promises across critical sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, social…
TRAGEDY struck in Kano on Thursday when a 30-year-old man, identified as Mutawakilu Ibrahim, allegedly stabbed his aged grandparents to death following a violent dispute over food. News Point Nigeria reports that the incident, which occurred at Kofar Dawanau Quarters around 9:30 a.m. on September 25, 2025, has left the community in shock and mourning. According to a statement released by the Kano State Police Command, the victims, 75-year-old Muhammad Dansokoto and 65-year-old Hadiza Tasidi were attacked in their home during what police described as a “food-related disagreement.” The command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the tragic case was reported…
FRESH revelations have emerged that appear to clear former Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Ali Namadi, of allegations of bribery and complicity in the controversial bail of an alleged drug trafficker, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. The commissioner, who resigned his position last month after the submission of a government investigative panel’s report, was accused in sections of the media of collecting a $30,000 bribe to stand surety for Danwawu. However, exclusive findings by News Point Nigeria, backed by testimonies from security agencies, court sources, and panel members, strongly suggest that the former commissioner acted merely out of goodwill and…
KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, on the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degree by Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS). The honorary degree was bestowed on Sheikh Daurawa during the institution’s 42nd Convocation Ceremony held on September 6, 2025, in Sokoto. Governor Yusuf delivered his congratulatory message while receiving the awardee at the commencement of the 31st State Executive Council meeting at the Governor’s Lodge, Kwankwasiyya City. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor described the…
A CRITICAL transport link connecting Kano to several Nigerian states has been severed following the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, triggering major travel disruptions and safety concerns. News Point Nigeria reports that the bridge, which serves as a vital gateway to Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and Nigeria’s southeastern states, gave way after days of torrential rainfall. Authorities say the structural failure has brought traffic to a standstill and poses a serious risk to road users. The Kano State Police Command confirmed the incident in an emergency advisory, urging commuters to avoid the area and follow…
A MEMBER of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accepted his expulsion from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) but accused the party of a lack of fair hearing. The member representing Kiru/Bebeji was expelled from the opposition over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of dues. However, in a statement hours after the move made available to News Point Nigeria, the lawmaker criticised the party for not giving him the chance of to fair hearing before the decision. “While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences…
THE political rift within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) deepened on Saturday as its Kano State chapter announced the expulsion of Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, member of the House of Representatives for Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency. News Point Nigeria reports that the decision, according to the party, was based on allegations of anti-party activities, disloyalty, and failure to meet his financial obligations to the NNPP. Addressing journalists in Kano, the state chairman of the NNPP, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said the lawmaker’s repeated public criticisms of the party leadership and open flirtation with rival political camps left the party with no…