Tag: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

President Tinubu Unveils Ministerial Portfolios: Wike to Lead FCT, Keyamo Heads Aviation; Patience Jonathan Extends Solidarity to First Lady Remi Tinubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu Unveils Ministerial Portfolios: Wike to Lead FCT, Keyamo Heads Aviation Patience Jonathan Extends Solidarity to First Lady Remi Tinubu We Seized N57m Worth of Illicit Drugs Under Eight…

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‘You Can’t Even Look Me Straight in the Face If We Meet’- Kwankwaso replies Ganduje

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State and Leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has brushed off assault threats made by ex-governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.…

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Gunmen Attack US Consulate Convoy In Anambra, Leaving Four Dead; Court Orders Police to Release Seun Kuti on Bail within 48 Hours | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Gunmen Attack US Consulate Convoy In Anambra, Leaving Four Dead Court Orders Police to Release Seun Kuti on Bail within 48 Hours Bola Tinubu, President-Elect, Holds Meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso…

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An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in…

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2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians; Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023: Reject my husband if he fails to perform as president – Tinubu’s wife to Nigerians Senate asks CBN Gov, Finance Minister for details of N22.7trn loan LP not a…

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The Late 5: Ambode breaks the ice, accepts re-election defeat; Ajimobi, Uduaghan, Shekarau secure APC Senate tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has conceded defeat to his opponent in Tuesday's governorship primary election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Addressing a news conference…

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Stopping Kwankwaso from using the Eagles Square may hurt Buhari’s 2019 ambition

"We are sorry to inform you that the event can no longer hold on the said date because it is a political event and the 29th of August, 2018 happens…

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BREAKING: Kwankwaso, Melaye, 13 other senators defect from the APC to the PDP

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso representing Kano Central, Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West, and thirteen other senators have defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party…

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The Big 5: Kwankwaso boycotts APC convention, nPDP to APC: Our agitations are not over and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso boycotted Saturday’s national convention of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).…

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Senate withdraws grazing bill

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday put to bed debate on the controversial bills for the establishment of Grazing Areas Management Agency and another for the establishment of National Ranches Commission. The…

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Why we banned Kano mass wedding – Police

The police in Kano state has banned a mass wedding organized by a group loyal to former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. This is contained in a statement signed on Thursday by…

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YNAIJA PREDICTION: Like Kaduna, we predict APC’s Abdullahi Ganduje will win Kano gov’norship election

The battle for the governorship elections in the Kano state, the largest in the north western part of the country, will most likely be between the two political heavyweights, Rabiu Kwankwanso and…

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Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency

by Aminu Tukur The Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso…

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ambode declares in Lagos | Jonathan to declare in Abuja | We’ll accept outcome of APC primaries, Kwankwaso declares | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   How Obi deceived Ojukwu - Obiano’s aide. Vanguard Much…

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Why should I step down for Buhari and Atiku? – Kwankwaso

by James Sambo Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied speculation that he was under some form of pressure to step down for former Head of State, Muhammadu…

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It’s not gonna’ happen: No @PDPNigeria governor will join the @APCNigeria – Suswam

by Laila Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have countered statements attributed to the Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwsso indicating that two more rival governors are getting ready to…

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Today’s Daily Brief: Atiku picks nomination form, Kwankwaso predicts 2 more defections from PDP, Kashamu opens up on OBJ, and more

We deliver your news brief for Tuesday, October 13, 2014. Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State said on Monday that two governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would soon…

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Sanusi dethrones village head for getting high

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Thursday, 11 September, during the burning of illicit drugs worth N300m by the Kano State government, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, disclosed that a…

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2015: It’s a lie! Kwankwaso has not been endorsed by the APC

by James Sambo The Kano state committee of leaders of the legacy parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports that it had endorsed Kano…

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Squeaky bum time: Atiku to declare presidential ambition this month

by Isi Esene Reports reaching us say that Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is seriously considering declaring his presidential ambition on September 24, 2014. Atiku who was former President Olusegun…

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Simon Kolawole: What’s happening at the airports?

by Simon Kolawole As I write now, not much work is going on at the airports. The projects that were getting close to completion last year are now being halted.…

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Why N446.3 billion money laundering charge against Abacha was dropped

by 'Jola Sotubo The Presidency has dropped money laundering charges against Mohammed Abacha, son of late dictator, Sani Abacha after a deal was made to recover a sum of $227m…

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Police ‘ordered to arrest Sanusi over fraud charges’ (Report)

by S'ola Filani The new emir There are unconfirmed reports that the Nigerian police have been ordered to arrest the newly-crowned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on fraud-related charges…

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Sanusi resumes royal duties, rules Kano from Govt. House

by Akan Ido The crisis following the selection of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as Emir of Kano is yet to abate as the newly crowned royal is yet to relocate to…

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Why protests erupted in Kano after Sanusi’s selection as Emir

by Isi Esene There are reports of pockets of protests in Kano following today's selection of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th…

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Magnificent! This is the throne Sanusi Lamido will be presiding from (LOOK)

by Akan Ido It must be such a quantum leap from Sanusi Lamido Sanusi moving from CBN governor's office in Abuja CBD to a majestic room in Kano presiding over…

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Rule with the fear of God – Buhari tells Sanusi

by Akan Ido Former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to support the government in its fight against terrorism.…

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Protests in Kano over Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s selection (See Photos)

by S'ola Filani Riots immediately broke out in Kano after former CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi emerged the new Emir. The protest started at the Kofar Kudu area, near the…

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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from…

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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Shekarau, Kano APC is NOT your property (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Tanko Yakasai Let me categorically state that, we the majority members of APC in Kano can comfortably sacrifice Shekarau to have Kwankwaso on board, anyday, anytime and a…

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