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Kabiru Dakata, the governor’s general of the Kano State Signage and Advertising Agency, refutes rumors that Governor Abba Yusuf resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party in order to pursue personal goals.

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Dakata claimed that the governor’s planned move to the All Progressive Congress (APC) was intended to align the Kano with the government at the center.

He claims that states that are under the control of the APC benefit more from the federal government than those that are.

He claimed that the center would be more reliant on Yusuf’s departure to receive more funding and assistance.

The neighboring states that are members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) benefit more from the center than Kano State, and I don’t believe it is unfair for the center to favor states that fall under the All Progressive State (APC), the party that controls the state. Therefore, it is not a charge.

He said, “It’s an opportunity for the party to improve in the state controlling.”

He continued, “If a political leader believes he can perform better on a particular platform, I think he should be encouraged to take that step.” In addition, he continued, “If a political leader believes that he can perform better on a particular platform, I think he should be encouraged to do so.” Therefore, it is all about him; it is not about his personal goals.

Dakata further explained that Governor Yusuf’s agreement with the Federal Government resulted in funding for a significant project in the state that had been delayed due to a lack of funds.

His Excellency Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, three previous governors, all exerted their best efforts. His Excellency Abba Yusuf Kabir completed a portion of the project when he arrived and completed another portion.

The Wuju-Wuju project, he said, has received more than $46 billion as a result of this alignment.

A political leader should be encouraged to take the position that “not about his personal interest,” he continued, and that decision should be made because he believes he can perform on a particular platform.

Gov. Defection

After weeks of speculation, the governor of Kano State abruptly left the NNPP. On Monday, January 26, 2026, he is expected to formally join the APC.

He cited persistent internal crises and the need to defend the state’s citizens’ interests as his justification in a letter of resignation addressed to the NNPP chairman in Gwale Local Government Area on January 23, 2026.

These disagreements, in his opinion, have caused party unity and division to grow deeper.

However, Yusuf’s resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) was denounced by the National Working Committee (NWC), which described his action as a betrayal of the government’s mandate.

The party criticized the governor for saying the NNPP was engulfed in an unresolved internal crisis in a statement released on Saturday, insisting that such claims were unsupported and made after the fact.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses (ICPC) has appointed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

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However, the development prevented Ozekhome’s planned arraignment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the three-count charge against him, which includes forgery, that the ICPC had filed against him.

Rotimi Oyedepo, the director of public prosecution of the Federation, stated at the time that he was representing the AGF and informed the court that the AGF had chosen to transfer the case to the ICPC.

Oyedepo claimed that Section 174 of the Constitution gave him the authority to act under his own rules.

Osuebeni Akpomisingha, the ICPC’s attorney, did not oppose the AGF’s acquisition of the case.

Kanu Agabi, a former attorney general of the Federation and the head of a team of lawyers that included 15 SANs for the defense, did not oppose Fagbemi’s decision to take charge of the case.

Justice Peter Kekemeke adjourned until February 24 for arraignment following an Oyedepo request for an adjournment that was denied by Agabi.

Property Debate

The late Jeremiah Useni, a former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was set for January 26th, and the Federal High Court Abuja had scheduled a decision on that matter.

The court’s decision came after a person or representative from Useni’s estate failed to show cause to the Federal Government that the property should not be forfeited within the 14-day deadline.

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) filed an ex parte request for an interim forfeiture and preservation order over the disputed property in late 2025, alleging that it was acquired with proceeds from unlawful activity.

The CCB was ordered to publish the interim forfeiture order in a national newspaper within 14 days, and Justice Binta Nyako granted it on November 28. This request was for “any person or body” with an interest in the property to come forward and demonstrate legitimate acquisition.

Ozekhome (SAN) and Useni, a retired lieutenant-general, are the owners of the property, which is located at 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2 7SX.

The dispute was filed with the UK’s First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Land Registry under case number ref/2023/0155, with Ozekhome serving as the respondent and Tali Shani serving as the applicant.

One “Ms. Tali Shani” on one hand and Ozekhome on the other claimed the property.

The SAN claimed that “Mr. Tali Shani” gave the house to him in 2021, but “Ms. Shani’s” attorneys asserted that she was the property’s owner.

According to a witness identified as “Mr. Tali Shani,” Ozekhome claimed that he had “powers of attorney” over the property and that he had given it to the respondent (Ozekhome) for the property.

Useni was described as “elder friend and business partner,” and Mr. Tali Shani claimed to be the property’s owner from 1993.

However, Ms. Tali Shani’s witnesses filed a number of documents, including an NIN card, an NIN card, an ECOWAS passport, phone number, etc. to claim property ownership.

However, the tribunal determined that all of Ms. Tali Shani’s documents were fake.

Following an ambush on a patrol team at the state’s Budo Masalasi border post, suspect bandits have killed an inspector of the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State.

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As security personnel and residents expressed concern about the growing threat of violent attacks in the area, the incident, which took place over the weekend, sparked a community outcry.

When armed assailants opened fire on the officers, it was discovered that the patrol team was performing routine security work.

The inspector suffered fatal injuries and later passed away during the gunfire exchange.

Other patrol team members suffered injuries in the attack, and they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Their current circumstances were not immediately disclosed.

The police have not yet revealed the identity of the murdered officer until his family is informed.

Olayinka Ayanlade, the police public relations officer for the Oyo State Police Command, confirmed the incident and said the command had begun a manhunt for the perpetrators.

According to him, the police commissioner had mandated an immediate and thorough investigation into the attack in order to apprehend the perpetrators.

An inspector bravely abdicated the attack in the name of duty during an attack on police officers, according to Ayanlade.

The Commissioner of Police ordered an immediate manhunt and a thorough investigation as soon as information was received. According to his comments, preliminary investigations indicate that some of the attackers suffered bullet injuries and that they are currently on their way to safety.

The police spokesman confirmed to the state’s residents that adequate security measures are being put in place to stop further attacks and protect lives and property.

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has demanded the release of more than $ 130 billion in statutory funds, which he claims were withheld from the state’s local governments.

He claims that the ongoing blockade has harmed local government and caused hardship to residents and workers.

In a statewide broadcast on Monday about the unlawful occupation of local government secretariats and the defense of democratic order, Adeleke claimed that the court-sacked All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors had unlawfully occupied state offices for nearly a year despite court-sacked Osogbo judgments from the state’s top courts in November of that year and court-affirmed affirmations from the Court of Appeal in February and June of that year, which invalidated their elections

The governor remarked, “The court removed them, not my administration,” and emphasized that new local government elections were held in accordance with existing court orders, leading to the swearing-in of duly elected chairmen and councillors on February 23, 2025.

He referred to the secretariats’ current owners as being deposed and acting without a valid mandate.

Adeleke claimed that supporting the ongoing occupation with police support undermines democracy and the rule of law by former governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola.

He further claimed that political thugs and armed police officers harassed and intimidated local government employees who attempted to resume their duties.

The withholding of local government funds was central to the governor’s address. Adeleke made it clear that the councils’ legal accounts have not been made public about the statutory allocations due to Osun local governments, which total approximately $ 130 billion, as of February 2025.

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He claimed that the funds are necessary to cover the salaries of council workers, traditional council members, and retirees in 332 primary health care centers.

He argued that the state government had to look for money and make agonizing sacrifices to keep salaries paid for almost a year, which he claimed was unsustainable.

He said that while “government is about humanity, responsibility, and compassion,” this burden cannot continue indefinitely.

The governor also pointed out that senior bank officials are already facing criminal charges against the United Bank for Africa (UBA) for allegedly allowing unauthorised persons to operate local government accounts.

He questioned whether the bank’s operations in New York or London would tolerate such behavior.

Adeleke pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow for the release of the withheld funds and safeguard democratic institutions.

He urged the President to rescue Osun local governments from what he described as an unlawful siege and insisted that the president was not involved in the alleged illegality.

Adeleke framed the crisis as a choice between constitutional order and complete impunity, noting that “there is no provision in our Constitution for tenure elongation.”

He demanded the release of council funds and the immediate end to the occupation of local government secretariats in Nigeria and democracy advocates.

Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State, had promised to keep his job, according to Dipo Olayoku, the party’s national secretary.

However, Olayoku, who made this statement on Monday during an interview with The Morning Brief on Channels Television, made it clear that the governor’s decision was not unexpected.

He claims that Yusuf’s defection was planned about a year ago.

He continued to say that despite the fact that some of the party members had confronted him about some of these moves, he would continue to support the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) despite these discussions.

He continued, “We had our national convention on December 20, 2025,” adding that the governor had lied about his departure. He even gave a speech about what he called “unity” among party members, the party chieftain continued.

Olayoku questioned whether the governor was entitled to defection, but he also raised a moral issue.

The big question is, “But what about the Kano people who gave their lives to support him and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)?” he inquired.

Defection

In a letter to the NNPP Chairman of the Diso-Chiranchi Ward in the Gwale Local Government Area, Yusuf resigned last week. The resignation date is January 23, 2026.

He left the party because of persistent internal crises and the need to defend the state’s general interests.

He claimed that the party’s divisions had grown worse and that there had become less cohesive as a result of the disagreements.