Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The Kano State Government has denied that an official diverted N6.5 billion from its treasury, describing reports on the matter as "falsehoods" sponsored by political opponents to discredit Governor Abba Yusuf's administration.

The government's reaction follows ongoing investigations into the N6.5 billion controversy by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported details of the case, including how the anti-graft agencies allege that the governor's Director-General of Protocol, Abdullahi Rogo, siphoned state funds through a network of front companies, bureau de change operators, and personal accou...