Kano approves N17m for purchase of JAMB forms

The Kano State Government has approved over N17 million for the purchase of JAMB forms and training of candidates who will benefit from the forms, the Commissioner for Justice, Mr Maliki Umar, said.

Umar made the disclosure in Kano on Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the state’s Executive Council Meeting.

Cynthia Osokogwu murder: I never requested the purchase of any drug - Defendant tells court

A defendant, Okwumo Nwabufor, on Friday told an Igbosere High Court, Lagos that he never ordered the purchase of the drug, Ryhophnol that was used to drug the late Cynthia Osokogwu

Nwabufor, 34, spoke while being cross-examined by Mr Chris Obiaka, the counsel to the third defendant in the case, Orji Osita.

``I never asked the third defendant to purchase any drug for me neither did I purchase any drug,’ ’ he said.