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Security agents attached to the Kano State Government House have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of a Toyota Hilux belonging to the Deputy Governor’s convoy. ​The suspect, identified as Ya’u Gezawa, an official driver at the Government House, was apprehended on Tuesday by the Government House security personnel, reliable sources confirmed to The Historica Nigeria. Gezawa is currently in custody for further investigation. ​The arrest follows the theft of the official Toyota Hilux from the Government House premises in the early hours of Monday. As previously reported by Daily Nigeria, the vehicle was reportedly driven out through Gate 4 around 5:00 a.m. without being stopped by the security officers on duty. ​Insiders says that the swift arrest was made possible through internal intelligence efforts coordinated by the Government House security unit. ​As of press time, the Kano State Government has yet to issue an official statement regarding both the theft and the arrest.

Hon. Engr. Sagir Ibrahim Koki, the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources and Member representing Kano Municipal Federal Constituency, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). ​In a letter dated November 11, 2025, addressed to the Zaitawa Ward Chairperson, Koki cited persistent leadership crises at the party’s national level as the reason for his departure, stating it made effective representation “difficult, if not impossible.” ​”I have taken this decision because the internal crisis in the party leadership at the centre has made it difficult, if not impossible, for me to continue discharging my duties and provide my people with the desired representation in the House of Representatives,” Koki wrote.   Read Also: Strong Kwankwaso Ally, Kofa Dumps NNPP, Rejoins APC, Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid ​He thanked the NNPP for the platform, calling the experience “invaluable,” and noted that his resignation is in line with relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution and the NNPP Constitution. ​Second Resignation in Days ​Koki’s exit follows closely on the heels of Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, who also left the NNPP just two days prior to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). ​Announcing his move via social media, Jibrin also pledged support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. ​”Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents. The gathering resolved to leave the NNPP/Kwankwasiyya, join the APC, and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term,” Jibrin stated.

A car thief reportedly sneaked into the Kano State Government House in the early hours of Monday and made away with a Toyota Hilux van belonging to the deputy governor’s convoy. According to reports, the suspect gained access to the premises through Gate 4 around 5 a.m. and drove the vehicle out through the main gate unnoticed. Sources revealed that CCTV footage later reviewed by security operatives confirmed how the intruder maneuvered within the premises before escaping with the vehicle. Read Also: Ganduje Inspects Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Promises Revival of Abandoned Projects The stolen van, according to insiders, was part of the official convoy of the Deputy Governor of Kano State. Another source disclosed that the deputy governor’s office complex is usually patrolled only during official hours or when the deputy governor is present, a lapse that may have contributed to the incident. It was gathered that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Shafiu Sharp-Sharp, was questioned and briefly detained as part of the ongoing investigation. “Already, an investigation has been launched. The driver is being interrogated, while the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is analyzing the CCTV footages. The description of the vehicle has also been shared with security agents to facilitate its recovery and the arrest of the suspect,” the source added. As of press time, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, did not respond to calls or messages from journalists regarding the incident. (Daily Nigerian)

A Kano-based lawyer and politician, Barrister Salisu Salisu Umar, has accused the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, of deliberately frustrating the confirmation of Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Addressing journalists in Kano, Barr. Umar alleged that Senator Barau’s opposition stems from envy and a lack of commitment to the revival of Kano’s moribund industries and youth development efforts. “Most of our industries have collapsed due to poor electricity supply, and many women’s small-scale businesses have also suffered. Instead of supporting solutions that could revive these sectors, Barau is working to ensure Ramat is not confirmed. His actions show he doesn’t want Kano to progress,” Umar stated. Read Also: Ganduje and Barau: The Power Duo Shaping Kano and National Politics He described Ramat’s nomination as a symbol of hope for young Nigerians, particularly those from Kano, warning that attempts to block his confirmation would be viewed as opposition to the advancement of youth and the state’s industrial revival. “If Ramat loses the NERC chairmanship, we will mobilize against Barau politically — whether in Kano North, South, or Central — even if he contests for governor or president. We will ensure he is retired politically,” Umar vowed. The lawyer further criticized Barau’s approach to Kano’s federal appointments, describing it as self-serving. He said while many positions given to Kano indigenes were minor, the NERC chairmanship was one that could genuinely benefit the people, making Barau’s resistance particularly disappointing.