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05/12/2025

EXCLUSIVE: SaharaReporters Uncovers 23 Suspected Terror Financiers With Billions In Suspicious Transactions

December 5, 2025

SaharaReporters has obtained detailed information on a network of 20 Nigerian and three international individuals suspected of financing and facilitating terrorism, particularly linked to Boko Haram activities.

The investigation traces their personal data, financial transactions, and associations, highlighting links to convicted individuals and international arms and funds transfers.

SaharaReporters gathered that the Nigerian suspects, arrested in 2021, were subsequently released under questionable circumstances.

Local Suspects

1. Alhaji Saidu Ahmed

Alhaji Saidu Ahmed, also known as Alh Saidu or Alhaji Saidu Gold, born on July 6, 1961, is a Nigerian businessman residing in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Identified as a key financier of Boko Haram, he is connected to multiple associates and convicts through extensive financial transactions.

His accounts have recorded inflows totaling N4.8 billion, with frequent cash withdrawals. He is directly linked to convicts Surajo Abubakar Muhammad, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, and Bashir Aliyu Yusuf, as noted in UAE court proceedings.

2. Usaini Adamu

Born on 2nd March 1963 in Nigeria, Usaini Adamu, also known as Baba Hussaini or Hussaini Adamu, is a businessman operating in Kano. Serving as a guarantor for convicts’ accounts, his BVN-linked accounts, 111 across nine banks, reflect inflows and outflows exceeding N43 billion and N50 billion, respectively.

He has been implicated in facilitating the procurement of weapons and other logistical support for terrorist activities.

3. Muhammad Sani Adam

Muhammad Sani, born March 28, 1978, is a businessman and trader in forex and precious stones, operating in Kano and Yola.

His 41 BVN-linked accounts across 14 banks reveal inflows of N54.1 billion and outflows of N54.4 billion, primarily in transfers to and from known convicts. He is recognized as the right-hand associate of Alhaji Saidu.

4. Abubakar Adamu Yellow

Abubakar Adamu Yellow, aka Yellow Amfani, born on October 18, 1968, is a Kano-based businessman with 42 accounts across 13 banks.

Between 2014 and 2019, he executed transfers amounting to tens of millions of naira to convicts and key associates of Alhaji Saidu.

His total inflow and outflow over recent years stand at N61.4 billion and N51.7 billion, respectively, signaling suspicious financial activity.

5. Murtala Abdullahi Jega

Born on December 1, 1970, Murtala Jega is a Kano-based businessman and BDC operator with 94 accounts in nine banks.

He received N60 million from convict Bashir Ali Yusuf and transferred funds to Leaf To***co & Commodities, reportedly used in procuring weapons for terrorist activities. He also received significant sums from associates of convicted individuals, reflecting deep entanglement in illicit networks.

6. Sadiq Garba Abubakar

Sadiq Garba Abubakar, born on May 10, 1980, operates as a trader in Kano and Abuja.

With 30 accounts across 13 banks, he transferred over N1.65 billion to convict Surajo Abubakar Muhammad between 2015 and 2017, as well as additional funds to other convicted individuals and their associates, establishing him as a central figure in financing operations.

7. Hussaini Adamu

Hussaini Adamu, born on May 2, 1974, is a Kano-based businessman with financial links to convicts totaling billions of naira, transferring funds among members of the network. His role has been pivotal in facilitating funds across convicts’ circles.

8. Mustapha Ibrahim Yakubu

Born on December 12, 1966, Mustapha Yakubu is a businessman operating between Wuse and Kano.

His 39 BVN-linked accounts reveal significant transfers, including N2 billion to Bahafs Global and N345 million to Murtala Jega, tying him to arms and logistics operations supporting Boko Haram.

9. Ali Abdullahi Yusuf

Ali Abdullahi Yusuf, born 9th September 1982, is a businessman based in Kano and elder brother of convicts Ibrahim Ali Alhassan and Bashir Ali Yusuf.

His 43 accounts across 11 banks show transactions with Surajo Abubakar Muhammad and more than 40 associates, underscoring his involvement in the financing network.

10. Nasiru Shuaibu

Nasiru Shuaibu, born on June 15, 1973, operates between Gusau and Minna.

His 17 accounts across 10 banks recorded large inflows from convicts and other key associates, including N5.4 billion transferred from Muhammad Sani, highlighting significant financial facilitation.

11. Yusuf Ghazali

Born on March 18, 1982, Yusuf Ghazali is a forex trader in Kano with 385 accounts across 10 banks. He transferred funds to multiple convicts and is named in UAE court judgments as a facilitator of terrorist financing from Dubai to Nigeria.

Financiers

12. Mansur Muhammad Usman

Mansur Usman, born on April 22, 1981, is a textile dealer in Kano. He was repeatedly identified in UAE judgments as a money transfer agent for Boko Haram, facilitating transfers of millions of naira and recruiting individuals into terrorist activities. He maintained 18 accounts across 13 banks.

13. Yazid Usman Muhammad

Born on November 5, 1985, Yazid Muhammad is a businessman in Kano with five accounts across three banks. Between 2015 and 2018, he received N830,950 from Mansur Usman Muhammad and is mentioned in UAE court judgments as a money transfer agent supporting terrorist financing.

14. Alhaji Musa Emma

Musa Emma, born on February 1, 1962, operates in Maiduguri with 15 accounts across eight banks.

His accounts recorded consistent cash withdrawals exceeding N2.4 billion, with large inflows from convicts and their networks, suggesting a central role in money laundering and terrorist financing.

15. Modu Sulum

Born on September 7, 1972 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Modu Sulum maintains a single BVN-linked account. He has financial links with Musa Emma and other suspects in Maiduguri, an epicenter of the group’s operations, indicating involvement in coordinated financial activities.

16. Adamu Aliyu Kanoma

A jewellery dealer born on January 1, 1970 in Gusau, Zamfara, Adamu Aliyu Kanoma holds 83 accounts across 11 banks.

He executed cumulative cash withdrawals over N10 billion between 2016 and 2020, received funds from Bashir Ali Yusuf and other associates, and transacted with over 22 associates of the convicts and Alhaji Saidu.

17. Habibu Muhammad Usama

Habibu Usama, born on June 7, 1978, is a businessman in Gusau with 39 accounts across 12 banks.

He received N65 million from convicts, transferred N3 million to Alhaji Saidu, and conducted cash withdrawals exceeding N7 billion, indicating significant involvement in terrorist financial networks.

18. Nurudeen Gani Aliyu

Also known as Alhaji Nura, born on December 31, 1967, Nurudeen Gani Aliyu operates as a businessman and BDC operator in Sokoto.

His 218 accounts across 10 banks facilitated large transfers to Leaf To***co & Commodities and other entities, establishing him as a major financier of Boko Haram activities in Nigeria.

19. Ladan Ibrahim

Born on March 7, 1968, Ladan Ibrahim is a public servant and chairman of the Sokoto Pilgrims Welfare Agency.

His 47 accounts across five banks transferred significant sums to Alhaji Nura Gani Aliyu and affiliated entities, linking public funds to terrorist financing channels.

20. Sadiq Garba Abubakar

Included above as a central financier with multiple transactions to convicts and their associates.

Meanwhile, the international suspects were listed as Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa, his son, Paul Nkwaya and Aboubacar Hima.

1. Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa

Born on March 1, 1940 in Rwanda, Ayabatwa, who died in April 2024, was a businessman and to***co dealer with residences in Nigeria and South Africa.

His 70 accounts across 13 banks show inflows of N67 billion and outflows of N34 billion. He received funds from Alhaji Nura Gani and facilitated offshore transfers to South Africa linked to the convicts’ financial networks.

2. Paul Nkwaya, a Rwandan businessman born on August 7, 1967, is the son of the late Ayabatwa. They co-owned Leaf To***co & Commodities.

He shares the same 70 BVN-linked accounts and was involved in receiving and transferring funds connected to convicts and terrorist financing operations.

3. Aboubacar Hima

Born on March 18, 1973 in Niger, Hima, also known as Petit, was identified by the investigating Nigerian authorities as an arms dealer operating in Abuja.

His 35 accounts across two Nigerian banks facilitated transfers exceeding $1.19 million from the UAE to convicts’ associates. He is under investigation for criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and fraud involving hundreds of millions in multiple currencies.

The network identified in this report spans both Nigerian and international actors, with clear links to convicted individuals involved in terrorism.

The financial trails, cross-border transactions, and repeated mentions in UAE court judgments indicate a coordinated effort to fund and support terrorist operations, warranting further monitoring and prosecution.

Defence Minister Matawalle Scolds FCT Minister Wike: "He Rushed To Site To Confront Military Officer Despite Service Chi...
13/11/2025

Defence Minister Matawalle Scolds FCT Minister Wike: "He Rushed To Site To Confront Military Officer Despite Service Chiefs' Advice To Wait"

November 13, 2025

Nigerian Defence Minister, Bello Matawalle, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, defied the advice of top military chiefs and went ahead to confront a naval officer, Lieutenant Commander Yerima, at a disputed site in Abuja.

SaharaReporters had reported how Wike engaged in a heated argument with the naval officer during a visit to a property site in Gaduwa District, Gudu, Abuja, allegedly occupied by the military.

In a video that went viral on social media, Wike was seen accusing the officer of obstructing his directive regarding the land.

Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Matawalle described the incident as unfortunate and said Wike had earlier contacted both the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff, who advised him to allow the military to investigate the matter before taking any action.

“What happened between Minister Wike and the officer is unfortunate. When he got there, the officer explained that he was simply obeying orders given to him. Wike should not have exchanged words with the officer; he ought to have addressed his concerns through the officer’s superiors,” the minister said.

Matawalle explained that the naval officer only acted according to instructions and had shown discipline and respect during the exchange.

“He (Wike) is our colleague, and Wike could have reached out to us to resolve whatever issue. The officer’s action was lawful—he was trained to be disciplined, loyal, and obedient to orders. Therefore, the young officer only carried out his duty worthy of commendation,” he stated.

According to the Defence Minister, the officer did not violate any military rule and conducted himself properly throughout the encounter.

“He did not commit any offence under military regulations; he merely obeyed a lawful order and followed due process. If you observe carefully, he spoke respectfully and conducted himself properly,” Matawalle added.

He further cautioned that government officials must show respect to members of the Armed Forces, noting that disrespect to a uniformed officer indirectly undermines the authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief.

“There is, therefore, no offence under military law for which he should be charged. Wike should not have engaged him in an altercation, especially out of respect for the uniform he was wearing. Anyone who disrespects a soldier indirectly disrespects the President, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. There is, therefore, no basis for any punishment against the officer,” he said.

Matawalle clarified that his remarks were not meant to justify indiscipline within the military but to emphasise the importance of following command procedures.

“This is not about supporting the military to act disrespectfully toward civilians. The Minister should understand that every officer has superiors. I gathered that he called the Chief of Defence Staff, who advised him to wait for an investigation,” he explained.

The Defence Minister revealed that Wike ignored the advice and instead rushed to the site to personally confront the officers.

“However, he did not wait and instead went straight to the site. As a leader, he ought to have exercised patience and waited for the outcome of the investigation,” Matawalle said.

He added that the Chief of Naval Staff had also assured Wike that an inquiry would be conducted, yet the FCT Minister still proceeded to the location.

“Wike also contacted the Chief of Naval Staff, who assured him that an investigation would be conducted. Yet again, he did not wait. It was supposed to be a one-day inquiry, but he chose to go there and confront them,” the minister noted.

Matawalle confirmed that the Chief of Naval Staff has since visited the disputed area to begin a formal investigation into the ownership of the land.

“Now that the Chief of Naval Staff has visited the area—since it involves a land dispute—the matter will be investigated to know who owns the lawful documents,” he said.

He added that any revocation of the land should have followed proper administrative and diplomatic procedures rather than confrontation.

“If the land has been revoked, there are established procedures to be followed diplomatically,” Matawalle said.

The Defence Minister disclosed that the Ministry of Defence has not received any formal complaint from Wike over the incident but noted that he personally reached out to the FCT Minister after the video went viral.

“We have not received any formal complaint from Wike, but I called him after the video went viral and advised that he should have spoken with me before going there, rather than confronting the officers directly,” Matawalle concluded.

Defence Minister Matawalle Scolds FCT Minister Wike: "He Rushed To Site To Confront Military Officer Despite Service Chiefs' Advice To Wait"

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Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister18 hours agoMansur AbubakarAbujaA young Nigerian sold...
13/11/2025

Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister
18 hours ago
Mansur Abubakar
Abuja

A young Nigerian soldier has been widely praised on social media after footage of him standing his ground against a powerful government minister went viral.

The soldier, identified as Lt AM Yerima, was part of a unit that prevented Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike from accessing a disputed plot of land in Abuja on Tuesday.

In the video, which has been viewed millions of times, the minister is seen becoming increasingly agitated as Lt Yerima, citing orders from his superiors, calmly refuses him entry.

Many social media users have hailed the soldier's demeanour, describing him as "courageous" and "brave", with some using his photo on their WhatsApp statuses.

The confrontation was particularly striking to many Nigerians because Wike, a former governor of the oil-rich Rivers State, is considered one of the most influential figures in President Bola Tinubu's administration.

He has a fearsome reputation and is seen as someone who normally gets his way in a country where lower-ranking officials rarely stand up to those in authority.

"I commend the gallantry of this military officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, for his unshakable boldness and composure despite the offensive utterances from FCT minister; Wike. He's well trained and fearless, he refused to be bullied," one user posted on X.

"Discipline, courage, and integrity. The true spirit of the Nigerian military. The young officer A.M Yerima stood his ground with professionalism and honor,” agreed another X user.

In the video, Wike is heard saying to the soldier: "You are a very big fool. At the time I graduated, you were still in primary school."

While Wike was still speaking, the officer cuts in to say: "I am not a fool sir."

However, it is not clear why the soldiers were there.

The BBC has asked the Nigerian military for comment.

Wike challenged the soldiers to provide proof of their legal right to occupy the land.

Wike later told journalists he had visited the site after officials from the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council reported being chased away by soldiers.

He said the land fell under the federal capital jurisdiction which he oversees and that his administration had a duty to investigate reports of illegal construction and land encroachment.

"This is what prevents us from progressing," Wike said. "When the officials came, they said soldiers chased them away. I thought they did so illegally."

He said the soldiers were unable to produce the documents he requested.

English is the language of aviation.
13/11/2025

English is the language of aviation.

The Federal Government has directed teachers across Nigeria to prioritize English as the primary medium of instruction, officially cancelling the national policy that mandated the use of indigenous languages in schools.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/fg-drops-mother-tongue-policy/?noamp=available

One Innocent Soul killed is Genocide "Therefore was Adam the first man created alone, to teach you that whoever destroys...
13/11/2025

One Innocent Soul killed is Genocide

"Therefore was Adam the first man created alone, to teach you that whoever destroys a single soul, is considered as if he destroyed an entire world; and whoever saves a single soul, is considered as if he saved an entire world" (Mishna Sanhedrin 4: 5).

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Jewish sages in about 70CE penned down those immortal words as stern warning to witnesses who give testimonies in murder trials: if you give false information leading to a sentence of death of an INNOCENT person, you and your generation would bear the guilt of killing the whole humanity. A single life is too sacred to unalive.

Yet, the world today is apathetic about the killings of 1 or 1000 innocent people as long as the killing does not meet the UN or US definition of genocide. Nobody is denying that Christians are killed in Plateau, Enugu, many Northern states, etc. No one denies that churches were routinely attacked and their buildings torched. Of course, hundreds of Muslims have also been killed. But once the word genocide is mentioned, Muslims and politicians would come out with denial trope.

African media, elites, intellectuals, politicians, and Muslim leaders remain silent as innocent people are murdered as long as the international community does not express shock or anger. More than 150,000 Sudanese citizens have been killed with over 2 million displaced. It is okay as no one calls it genocide. Even most African Muslims who vociferously condemned Israel's attack against Gaza have never said anything against the killings and displacement of people in Sudan. Some of them don't even care about that war.

But whether we like it or not, the unaliving of one innocent soul is genocide according to the Mishna. And that's the truth.

13/11/2025

Buratai demands apology from Wike over outburst against soldier

By
Daily Trust
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:18:34 WAT

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has demanded apology from Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his altercation with a soldier, on Tuesday.

Daily Trust had reported how the minister clashed with the officer while trying to assess a land at Gaduwa area of the nation’s capital.

The incident triggered outrage, with many accusing the minister of disrespecting the Armed Forces.

In a statement, Buratai wondered why the minister acted in such a manner to a soldier carrying out his duties.

“The events of November 11, 2025, involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, demand an immediate and serious response. His public disparagement of a uniformed officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces transcends mere misconduct; it represents a palpable threat to national security and institutional integrity.”

“A minister’s verbal assault on a military officer in uniform is an act of profound indiscipline that strikes at the core of our nation’s command and control structure. It deliberately undermines the chain of command, disrespects the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, and grievously wounds the morale of every individual who serves under the Nigerian flag. Such actions erode the very foundation of discipline upon which our national security apparatus stands.

“This can not be dismissed as political theatre. It is a reckless endangerment of national order. This action by Wike is clearly an indication of undermining the federal government’s authority.

“Consequently, Barrister Nyesom Wike must tender an immediate and unequivocal public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Commander-in-Chief, the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria, and the specific officer whose honour was violated.

“Our nation’s security must come first. It is time for decisive action, not politics of military bashing. The integrity of our Armed Forces demands nothing less,” the statement read.

12/11/2025
Buratai demands apology from Wike over outburst against soldierByDaily TrustWed, 12 Nov 2025 10:18:34 WATTukur Buratai, ...
12/11/2025

Buratai demands apology from Wike over outburst against soldier

By
Daily Trust
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:18:34 WAT
Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has demanded apology from Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his altercation with a soldier, on Tuesday.

Daily Trust had reported how the minister clashed with the officer while trying to assess a land at Gaduwa area of the nation’s capital.

The incident triggered outrage, with many accusing the minister of disrespecting the Armed Forces.

In a statement, Buratai wondered why the minister acted in such a manner to a soldier carrying out his duties.

“The events of November 11, 2025, involving the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, demand an immediate and serious response. His public disparagement of a uniformed officer of the Nigerian Armed Forces transcends mere misconduct; it represents a palpable threat to national security and institutional integrity.”

“A minister’s verbal assault on a military officer in uniform is an act of profound indiscipline that strikes at the core of our nation’s command and control structure. It deliberately undermines the chain of command, disrespects the authority of the Commander-in-Chief, and grievously wounds the morale of every individual who serves under the Nigerian flag. Such actions erode the very foundation of discipline upon which our national security apparatus stands.

“This can not be dismissed as political theatre. It is a reckless endangerment of national order. This action by Wike is clearly an indication of undermining the federal government’s authority.

“Consequently, Barrister Nyesom Wike must tender an immediate and unequivocal public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Commander-in-Chief, the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria, and the specific officer whose honour was violated.

“Our nation’s security must come first. It is time for decisive action, not politics of military bashing. The integrity of our Armed Forces demands nothing less,” the statement read.

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has demanded apology from Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his altercation with a soldier, on Tuesday.

Read more: https://dailytrust.com/buratai-demands-apology-from-wike-over-outburst-against-soldier/

Defence Minister Badaru Backs Naval Officer Who Clashed With FCT Minister Wike, Says 'We Will Protect Our Officer'Novemb...
12/11/2025

Defence Minister Badaru Backs Naval Officer Who Clashed With FCT Minister Wike, Says 'We Will Protect Our Officer'

November 12, 2025

The Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has thrown his weight behind Lieutenant Yerima, the naval officer who reportedly confronted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The altercation was over a parcel of land allegedly belonging to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (rtd).

Speaking on the incident, the minister, Badaru praised Yerima’s conduct, describing him as a disciplined officer who acted in line with his duties.

“We will always protect our officer, he has done well. We won't allow anything happen to him,” the minister stated.

“So we are looking into this issue, and we assure that any officer on lawful duty will be protected highly.

“So we will not allow anything to happen to him so far he is doing his job, and he is doing his job greatly well,” he said, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

The confrontation reportedly occurred when FCT officials attempted to take control of the land on Tuesday in Abuja.

SaharaReporters previously reported that a tense confrontation broke out in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers stopped the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from gaining access to an estate land in the FCT.

In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the soldiers on guard duty at the disputed site blocked the minister’s convoy, leading to a heated verbal exchange between Wike and one of the officers.

Visibly angry, Wike accused the soldier of obstructing government officials from performing their duties, while the soldier insisted he was acting under lawful orders.
In the video, Wike yelled, “Because you’re an officer, nobody does that (nobody acquires land illegally).”

Soldier: “Sir, we did not carry any land.”
Wike: “The man took this and we will not allow that just because he is the Chief of Army Staff.”

The confrontation escalated when the soldier defended his conduct, stating that all actions taken on the land were legitimate.
Soldier: “Sir, everything was acquired legally. Sir, you get the point.”
Wike: “Will you stop that?”
Soldier: “Sir, I’m an officer, I have integrity.”
Wike: “Shut up!”
Soldier: “Sir, I will not shut up. Sir, I won’t shut up. Sir, you can’t shut me up.”
The visibly enraged minister then called the soldier “a big fool,” but the officer stood his ground.
Wike: “You’re a big fool.”
Soldier: “I’m not a fool, sir. I am acting on an order.”
The soldier’s defiance shocked onlookers as both sides refused to back down, creating a tense standoff that drew attention from nearby residents and FCTA officials.

The altercation is the latest in a series of confrontations linked to land ownership disputes and demolition exercises in the Federal Capital Territory under Wike’s leadership.

Defence Minister Badaru Backs Naval Officer Who Clashed With FCT Minister Wike, Says 'We Will Protect Our Officer'

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ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE • November 12, 2025President Donald Trump has advised all U.S. visa applicants, including expatriates...
12/11/2025

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE • November 12, 2025

President Donald Trump has advised all U.S. visa applicants, including expatriates who are overweight, to “trim down” before submitting their applications or risk being denied entry.

On Tuesday, Mr Trump revealed that a restriction was in the works for people who were grossly overweight and suffered health problems to be banned from entering the U.S.

The American leader said his administration would not approve visas for people who could “overburden” the U.S. health system because of their weight-related diseases.

“We will not ban all fat people from entering our Great Country, only those whose poor health will overburden our health care system,” Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The restriction, Mr Trump said, exempts visa applicants who are “slightly overweight” while stating that “the bigger ones will need to trim down to get approved”.

Mr Trump further disclosed plans to extend the visa restriction to expatriates, suggesting that no “grossly overweight” persons will be welcome in the U.S., regardless of their status.

“We will EXPAND this rule to cover Expats in the near future. Rosie, you will never return to This Great Country,” stated Mr Trump.

This is coming on the heels of Mr Trump’s announcement of his “fat shot” deal with two pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Zepbound.

The New Republic, a U.S.-based media outlet, reported that a directive from the State Department, sent to embassies and consulates around the world, indicated that people applying for visas to the U.S. may be rejected for being fat.

“You must consider an applicant’s health. Certain medical conditions—including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, and mental health conditions—can require hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of care,” said the cable.

It added, “All of these can require expensive, long-term care. “Does the applicant have adequate financial resources to cover the costs of such care over his entire expected lifespan without seeking public cash assistance or long-term institutionalization at government expense?”

President Donald Trump has advised all U.S. visa applicants, including expatriates who are overweight, to “trim down” before submitting their applications or risk being denied entry.

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12/11/2025

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A former minister from Bayelsa state built this government-owned Refinery in Brass Island with the sum of $35m.
12/11/2025

A former minister from Bayelsa state built this government-owned Refinery in Brass Island with the sum of $35m.

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