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Full List Of Federal And State Lawmakers Who Dumped NNPP In Kano.

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A total of 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and eight members of the House of Representatives have formally resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), signalling a major shift in the state’s political alignment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The lawmakers announced their defection on Saturday, declaring their loyalty to the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The move has significantly diminished the NNPP’s strength in Kano’s legislature at both the state and federal levels.

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The defections were confirmed through separate statements issued by the spokesperson to the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Kamaluddeen Shawai, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi Bature.

While Shawai released the list of the 22 state legislators who exited the party, Bature disclosed the names of the eight federal lawmakers who also resigned in support of Governor Yusuf.

“The lawmakers have reaffirmed their commitment and support for the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf,” Bature said.

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Following the mass defection, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated its dominance in the 40-member Kano State House of Assembly, now controlling 36 seats.

The NNPP, which secured 26 seats after the 2023 elections, has been reduced to just two lawmakers representing Kiru and Nasarawa constituencies.

Two seats—Ungogo and Kano Municipal—remain vacant due to the demise of their representatives.

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At the federal level, Kano State has 24 constituencies. The NNPP initially won 18 seats in the House of Representatives. However, earlier defections by prominent lawmakers such as Abdulmumin Jibrin (Kiru/Bebeji), Sagir Koki (Kano Municipal), Alhassan Rurum (Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure), and Abdullahi Sani (Rogo/Karaye) had already weakened the party.

With the latest development, the APC now controls 19 of Kano’s 24 federal seats, leaving the NNPP with just five constituencies:

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  • Kura/Garun Malam/Madobi

  • Wudil/Garko

  • Tarauni

  • Ungogo/Minjibir

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  • Warawa/Dawakin Kudu

Aliyu Madaki (Dala), who currently serves as the House Minority Leader, remains a factional member of the NNPP. However, his long-standing distance from the Kwankwasiyya movement has raised questions about his future political alignment.

List Of Federal Lawmakers Who Resigned From NNPP

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  1. Hon. Engr. Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe – Dawakin Tofa, Rimin Gado and Tofa

  2. Hon. Garba Ibrahim Diso – Gwale

  3. Hon. Hassan Shehu Hussain – Nassarawa

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4. Hon. Idris Dan Kawu – Kumbotso
5. Hon. Muhammad Chiroma Nalaraba – Gezawa/Gabasawa
6. Hon. Barr. Rabiu Yusuf – Takai/Sumaila
7. Hon. Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani – Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi
8. Hon. Barr. Muhammad Bello Shehu – Fagge

List Of State Legislators Who Resigned From NNPP

  1. Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore (Speaker) – Rogo

  2. Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu (Deputy Speaker) – Tofa/Rimin Gado

  3. Hon. Lawan Hussain (Majority Leader) – Dala

  4. Hon. Garba Shehu Fammar (Deputy Majority Leader) – Kibiya

  5. Hon. Muddasir Ibrahim Zawachiki (Chief Whip) – Kumbotso

  6. Hon. Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu (Majority Whip) – Gabasawa

  7. Hon. Lawal Tini – Ajingi

  8. Hon. Musa Tahir Haruna – Albasu

  9. Hon. Ali Lawan Alhassan – Bagwai/Shanono

  10. Hon. Ali Muhammad Tiga – Bebeji

  11. Hon. Hafiz Gambo – Bunkure

  12. Hon. Rabiu Shuaibu – Dawakin Kudu

  13. Hon. Tukur Mohammed – Fagge

  14. Hon. Murtala Muhammad Kadage – Garko

  15. Hon. Abdulmajid Isah Umar – Gwale

  16. Hon. Engr. Ahmad Ibrahim – Karaye

  17. Hon. Alhassan Zakari – Kura/Garun Malam

  18. Hon. Suleiman Mukhtar Ishaq – Madobi

  19. Hon. Abdulhamid Abdul – Minjibir

  20. Hon. Muhammad Ibrahim – Rano

  21. Hon. Kabiru Sule Dahiru – Tarauni

  22. Hon. Ali Abdullahi Manager – Wudil

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“Borno Under Siege: Governor Zulum And FG Combine Forces In Massive Search For 44 Captive Children!”.

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Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that both the federal and state administrations are actively collaborating to rescue 44 pupils who were abducted from the Mussa community in the Askira-Uba Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Governor Zulum shared this update on Friday during a meeting with the parents of the missing children, who had previously urged authorities to step up rescue efforts following the May 15 incident at Mussa Central Primary School.

Key Updates on the Rescue Efforts

  • Presidential Directive: Governor Zulum conveyed sympathy from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confirming that the President has directed security agencies to prioritize and ensure the safe return of the students.

  • Government Collaboration: Assurances were given that the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Federal Government, and the Borno State Government are closely working together to secure the captives.

  • High-Level Delegation: The meeting included key officials such as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (representing Southern Borno), Acting Chief of Staff Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Education Commissioner Lawan Abba Wakilbe, and other state dignitaries.

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“Unite Or Perish: CAN Drops Massive Ultimatum On Church And Government Collaboration!”.

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, has advocated for deepened cooperation between the church, the government, and traditional institutions to advance peace, unity, and sustainable development across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This call was issued through a 10-point communiqué following a three-day Ministers of the Gospel Conference held at the CAN Secretariat along FGGC Road in Jalingo. The gathering, themed “The Roles of the Church and the State in Advancing God’s Purpose in a Changing World,” brought together diverse leaders, including bishops, pastors, traditional rulers, politicians, and delegates from across the state’s 16 local government areas and two development areas.

Key Highlights from the Communiqué

  • Complementary Roles: Signed by Taraba CAN Chairman Rev. Fr. Williams P. Awoshiri and Conference Working Committee Chairman Bishop (Dr.) Innocent R. Solomon, the document emphasizes that the church and government hold distinct yet mutually supportive responsibilities in nation-building, with the church focusing on moral guidance and human dignity, and the government handling security and infrastructure.

  • Leadership and Governance: Christian political officeholders were urged to treat their positions as avenues for service rather than personal gain, mirroring biblical figures of integrity. Meanwhile, churches were encouraged to provide moral leadership without getting entangled in partisan politics.

  • Church-State Relations & Traditional Institutions: CAN stressed the importance of mutual respect, constitutional independence, and constructive collaboration, suggesting that churches expand their support in areas like education and healthcare while retaining the right to speak truth to power. The association also called for traditional rulers to be actively involved in grassroots policymaking.

  • Unity and Conflict Resolution: Acknowledging Taraba’s multi-ethnic landscape, CAN urged church leaders to bridge denominational divides and take active roles in early-intervention peacebuilding and traditional dispute resolution to forestall communal conflicts.

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“Betrayal Of The Highest Order: Isaac Fayose Slams Adeleke For ‘Joining Oppressors’ After Tragic Loss Of 29 Supporters!”.

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Nigerian businessman Prince Isaac Fayose has strongly criticized Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following the recent gubernatorial election in the state. Fayose expressed deep frustration regarding the governor’s decision to engage with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the aftermath of the electoral process.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports surrounding the August 15 election, tensions ran high as both the Accord Party and the APC traded accusations regarding violence and casualties among their supporters. Despite these intense disputes, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ultimately announced the election results.

Shortly after the conclusion of the exercise, Governor Adeleke held meetings with prominent political figures, including engagements involving federal leadership, which sparked varied reactions from political commentators and party members alike. Weighing in on the development via social media, Fayose questioned the political alignment, expressing sorrow over the lives reportedly lost during the campaigns and raising concerns over the substantial financial expenditures deployed by rival political parties during the election cycle.

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