Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- Zainab Kwankwaso, a niece of former Kano State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso, has approached an Abuja court seeking a divorce from her husband, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf.

According to Daily Nigerian, Zainab-who is the governor's second wife-filed for divorce at the Upper Area Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja, seeking the dissolution of their 20-year marriage.

A civil summons, with reference number CV/97/26, has ordered Governor Yusuf to appear before the court on 17 November.

Zainab married Governor Yusuf in July, 2006, while he was serving as a personal aide to her uncle, Mr Kwankwaso. The union has produced six children.

Zainab is a daughter to late Mr...