Abba Kabir Yusuf
Tracked across 17 events · 198 articles · First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Abba Kabir Yusuf, the current Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Working Committee of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, seeking to be…
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the current Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, submitted his nomination form to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (APC) as the sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election, reaffirming his commitment to urban and rural development, agriculture, education, and healthcare.
May 08, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf has been nominated as the new Chairman/CEO of the Nigeria — National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), pending Senate approval. He previously served as Nigeria's Ambassador to Turkey.
Feb 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Murtala Sule Garo has been confirmed and sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, following his nomination by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This appointment fills the vacancy created by the…
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, as the Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, nominated Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor and is expected to work closely with him to deliver effective leadership.
Apr 22, 2026 · 33 articles
Domestic
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the current Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, is reportedly planning to defect from the Nigeria — New Nigeria People s Party to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, a move that could significantly reshape the political dynamics in Nigeria — Kano State.
Jan 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The ongoing emirship dispute in Nigeria — Kano State, Nigeria, centers on rival claims to the throne between Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero. Former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje clarified that only the India…
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the current Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, is expected to uphold and implement the India — Supreme Court of India's final decision regarding the emirship dispute.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf is the Governor of Nigeria — Kano State who recently defected from the Nigeria — New Nigeria People s Party to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, alongside other political figures. His defection has been cited as a context for the speculative reports surrounding Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Feb 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, confirmed the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress Governors' donation and assured judicious use of funds for the fire victims.
Feb 16, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, recently defected to the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, a move that Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo did not follow, leading to political differences.
Feb 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The Nigeria — National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured official approval and operational licenses from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health for its clinics and medical outposts. These facilities are established…
Impact: Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Nigeria — Kano State, approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya as Amirul Hajj for the 2026 Hajj exercise.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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Abba Kabir Yusuf approved appointment Aliyu AbdulkadirNAHCON Clinics Licensed...
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Abba Kabir Yusuf is the political protege of Rabiu Kwankwaso, historically relyi
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Rabiu Kwankwaso has traditionally acted as the political godfather and patron to
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