The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion.

Yusuf, who was at large until now, was taken into custody from his residence in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and is set to face prosecution.
ICPC investigations revealed that former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd.), allegedly orchestrated the fraud through Yusuf and former Brigadier General Ishaya Bauka Gangum (rtd.).

The alleged scheme reportedly involved the diversion of public funds using 92 fictitious companies that were not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

An investigation by the ICPC traced these funds to Lahab Integrated, Gate Coast Properties, and other affiliated companies, leading to the acquisition of over 18 properties, including filling stations.

Four of these properties have been forfeited to the government so far, while legal proceedings continue over the remaining assets.

The ICPC is also intensifying efforts to apprehend other suspects at large.

As the state watchdog for public procurements and projects, Thursday, 6th February, 2025 the Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano forged ahead with the project monitoring tour.

The Honorable Commissioner Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila yesterday visited 5 local governments and inspected 12 number projects.

The tour started with Tofa local government, whereby the Honorable Commissioner inspected renovation of classroom blocks in Lambu Bakin Titi Primary School and construction of Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks of 4 Classrooms at Yalwa Karama Primary School.

In Bagwai local government, the Honorable Commissioner inspected 5 kilometer road, construction of Standard Magistrate Court, classroom blocks in Bagwai Model primary school and Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks at Umbawan Liman primary school.

Nura Ma’aji Sumaila in Shanono started with inspection of 5 kilometer road, then proceeded to Central Primary School, Shanono

In Gwarzo local government, the tour monitored Farm Mechanization Institute, Hawan Gamji to Kara Sabon Layi 13.2 kilometer road, Zango Primary School and Classroom block at Upper Basics Government Secondary School Shehu Abdulwahab

In Umbawan Liman village, Malam Muhammad, the Chief Imam welcomed the Honorable Commissioner, praised the administration of His Excellency Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State who made their dreams on education came true.

Malam Muhammad said that the village before has no a single block, the children were taken lessons in an open place until the intervention of this administration. He then appealed to the Honorable Commissioner to extend their demands for accessible roads to His Excellency Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf

Addressing the press during the tour, the Honorable Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of projects he inspected especially the block of classrooms. He urged other contractors to emulate from the project of Umbawan Liman primary school as Kano State government will not in any way accept poor quality and shoddy work.

The Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano serves a watchdog for the state public projects that oversees project completion in accordance with set out plans, timeframe as well as other monitoring processes meat to ensure aims are attained in accordance with rules and regulations.

The youngest teenager Ahmad Hamisu Gwale of Premier Radio Kano has emerged as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano’s Best Radio Sports Presenter for 2024.

Ahmad Gwale received the honorary award at the launch of the 2024 SWAN Kano calendar, held at the Kano State NUJ secretariat on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

The award was attended by Kano stakeholders, including Sharif Rabiu Inuwa Ahlan, Kano FA chairman,Professor Abdurrashid Garba Chancellor of the KHAIRUN University,Alhaji Isyaku Tofa, and former Kano information commissioner Baba Halilu Dantiye and others.

Gwale’s outstanding contributions and dedication to media practice through storytelling transformation of the print and broadcasting through a journalism system that has been unparalleled in the Nigerian media industry.

Hamisu Gwale was born in Kano, and began his journalism career at Freedom Radio in 2021 before joining Premier Radio in 2023 as a broadcast journalist.

The publisher of the online newspaper, Independent Mirror, Gwale was a presenter of the popular sports program, Zauran Wasanni, on Premier Radio 102.7Fm Kano.

Gwale’s commitment to promoting local sports talent has earned himself to this prestigious award, solidifying his position as a leading sports broadcaster in Kano.

Ahmad Gwale, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest person to win the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano Best Sports Presenter of the Year award.

As the Media Officer of NNL side Barau Football Club, Gwale aims to set a high standard in sports writing, news reporting, and documentary production.

Gwale’s work focuses on investigative sports reporting, shedding light on the sports landscape in Kano and beyond, and his dedication to promoting grassroots sports and uncovering untold stories has earned him widespread recognition and respect.