Nigeria, Feb. 9 -- The Sokoto State Government has disowned a car and shop donation made to a Kaduna-based TikToker, Rahama Saidu, following widespread speculation linking the gesture to Governor Ahmed Aliyu.

In a statement on Sunday, the governor's spokesperson said the donation, which featured in a viral social media video, had no connection whatsoever to Governor Aliyu or the Sokoto State Government.

The video showed one Sanin Jaman presenting a vehicle and a shop to Ms Saidu, reportedly in appreciation of her admiration and support for the Ahmed Aliyu-led administration.

However, the government clarified that the donation was a purely personal gesture by Mr Jaman and should not be associated with the governor or his administration....