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Kano govt denies acquiring $6.6 million loan under Yusuf administration
The Kano State Government has emphatically denied securing a new $6.6 million external loan under the state government led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, labelling the accusations false, misleading and politically motivated.
The denial was in respect to a report on June 11, 2025, which quoted political group APC Patriotic Volunteers as saying the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) led government has contracted the loan within two years of being in the office.
In a press statement issued by Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali Director General of the Kano State Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), the state government clarified that the report is “malicious, unfounded, and politically motivated,” and took a swipe against the group under the leadership of Alhaji Usman Alhaji, the group’s leader, which was the Secretary to the State Governor in the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the government’s ally.
“It is surprising and sad that a person who was part of the administration who enacted the Public Debt Management Office Law in 2021, to exhibit such ignorance or deliberate misinformation” the statement explained.
Quoting Section 4(b) of the Public Debt Management Office Law, Dr. Sadi Ali emphasized that no loan can be undertaken by the state government without the direct involvement and knowledge of the PDMO.
He clarified that since taking office, the current NNPP administration has not signed or contracted any new external or domestic loans. Instead, the government has been focusing on servicing what it described as “excessive debts” inherited from the previous administration.
“The APC Patriotic Volunteers should provide verifiable evidence if they insist a loan was obtained. This includes the name of the creditor, a copy of the loan agreement, the intended purpose of the loan, terms and conditions, and records of negotiations,” Dr. Sadi Ali stated.
He added that the people of Kano are well-informed and can distinguish between factual information and politically motivated propaganda.
“The current administration remains committed to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Kano and will not be distracted by politically engineered falsehoods,” he said.
The PDMO concluded its statement by urging the public to disregard what it called a “smear campaign driven by political interests rather than facts.”
In what will come across as a really tragic incident in Adamawa State, at least seven women were reportedly shot de@d by soldiers assigned to escort Brigade Commander Amechi Agwu of the 23 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Yola.
According to SaharaReporters, this was after the troops reportedly opened fire on the group of protesters in Lamurde.
The tragic incident occurred Monday afternoon, at Rigange junction, deepening tensions already inflamed by a violent assault earlier in the day by suspected Chobo-speaking militia, who had launched coordinated attacks on multiple communities in Lamurde Local Government Area.
A respected community leader, struggling to hold back tears, told SaharaReporters that 12 women were shot, with seven dying instantly.
“Five others are battling for their lives at Numan General Hospital,” he said, his voice breaking as he recounted the chaos that followed the shooting.
According to multiple local sources, the women had gathered to protest what they described as the unforgivably late arrival of security forces, who, they said, only reached the affected villages hours after the attackers had finished their rampage and retreated unchallenged.
“The women were angry, frustrated, and tired of burying their own,” another source said. “They were demanding answers. Instead, what they got were bullets.”
SaharaReporters reached out to the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Apollonia Anele, for comments on the incident.
However, calls to her mobile line were not answered, and a text message sent to him seeking clarification on the shooting had also not received a response at the time of publishing this report.
Efforts to obtain the Army’s official position on the allegations remain ongoing, but as of press time, no reaction had been provided.
The Nigerian Army had not issued an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES SENATOR GODSWILL AKPABIO ON HIS BIRTHDAY, NAMES HIM DEDICATED SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE
I rejoice with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, today on his 63rd birthday.
Distinguished Senator Akpabio is a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people who has been unwavering in his commitment to building a better nation.
I join family, friends, associates, and members of the National Assembly to celebrate him and his decades of exceptional leadership.
As the uncommon governor of Akwa Ibom State, as his people fondly called him, he led a remarkable transformation of the state. He made Akwa Ibom a top competitor in the national economy, providing infrastructure and building one of the most iconic stadia in the country, which remains one of our best today.
From the government house of Akwa Ibom, he was elected into the Senate. As a Minister of the Niger-Delta, Senator Akpabio made the development of the region a priority.
As President of the Senate, he continues to foster executive-legislative harmony, promoting initiatives that deepen national development, peace, and security.
As co-labourers in the service of our nation, I have always admired his strength of character and ability to remain undaunted even in the face of challenges. I salute his unwavering belief in Nigeria and commitment to its progress.
I celebrate this special day with Senator Akpabio and pray to God to grant him many years of good health, strength, and continuous leadership impact.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief
Federal Republic of Nigeria
December 9, 2025
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Tension As Nigerian First Lady, Remi Tinubu Threatens To Switch Off Gov Adeleke’s Microphone For Singing At Event (Video)
Remi Tinubu, Nigerian First Lady, caused a stir recently when she threatened to switch off governor Ademola Adeleke’s microphone for singing at an event.
The incident took place in Ile-Ife in Osun State on Sunday, during the first lady’s installation as Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua.
A trending video on social media captured the governor singing worship songs while giving a speech at the event.
Interrupting Adeleke, Remi Tinubu walked to the stage to warn him to stop singing or she would switch off the microphone.
She was seen mouthing words that said, “I give you five minutes to conclude your speech, enough with the music, or I will switch off the microphone”.
Watch video below;
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