Kwankwaso’s Nephew, Top Kano Officials Arrested in ₦347m Drug Procurement Scam

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Tuesday arrested several high-ranking officials, including Ibrahim Kabara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Abdullahi Bashir, ALGON Chairman and interim Chairman of Tarauni Local Government.

The arrests are part of an investigation into the alleged illegal procurement of drugs and medical equipment worth ₦347 million for Kano State’s 44 local governments. Among those questioned is Musa Garba, Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, and a nephew of former Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The PCACC has accused the officials of breaching multiple laws, including the Public Procurement Law, by awarding contracts without the necessary approval from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Sources indicate that Bashir has confessed to authorizing the illegal payment of ₦402.6 million, of which ₦347.7 million had already been paid before the investigation commenced. The detained officials are currently under intensive interrogation as the commission vows to hold all involved accountable.

El-Rufai, Ribadu Lead Delegation to Seek Atiku’s Daughter’s Hand in Marriage

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar welcomed a high-profile delegation to his Asokoro residence yesterday as they sought his daughter Hafsat’s hand in marriage.

According to a statement from AbdulRasheed Shehu, Special Assistant on Broadcast Media to Atiku, the delegation was led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai and included the family of Kashim Imam, the prospective groom.

Notable dignitaries in attendance were Nigeria’s National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The event underscored Atiku’s esteemed status within Nigeria’s political landscape.

Mohbad’s Widow Pledges to Defend Husband’s Honor in Court

Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has made a heartfelt declaration, vowing to protect her husband’s legacy amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding his death.

In a poignant statement shared on social media, Wunmi expressed her appreciation for those who have supported her during this challenging period, which she described as being filled with “false accusations from various quarters, including family, friends, and strangers.”

Wunmi emphasized that she will not engage in social media debates or respond to the defamatory remarks being circulated online. Instead, she is committed to defending the truth about her late husband, Ilerioluwa, popularly known as Mohbad, through legal means.

“I choose to carry my emotional pain as part of my journey,” she wrote, underscoring her resolve to protect Mohbad’s memory. She urged all true supporters of Mohbad, as well as her friends and their son, Liam, to refrain from speaking ill of the deceased.

“I beg you, with all that you hold dear, not to tarnish his memory. Disrespecting Ilerioluwa in his death is showing disdain for his entire family,” Wunmi stated, appealing to the public to honor Mohbad’s legacy.

She clarified that she does not support or condone any negative comments made about her late husband, insisting that he was a good man and should be remembered as such.

Wunmi concluded by thanking her supporters for their unwavering support during this difficult time.