ICPC Questions Gbajabiamila Over PFIPC Allegations
By Oluwakemi Oluwakemi The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday honoured an invitation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as part of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmedThe Chief of Staff to […]
Lawyer Demands Wike Action on FCT Land Racketeering
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been urged to take decisive action against the growing menace of land racketeering in Abuja. The call on Monday follows allegations that some officials of the FCTA Land Department are colluding with land grabbers to disposse legitimate landowners and frustrate lawful […]
Reps Widen PFIPC Probe, Summon SGF, Ministers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention/Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has widened its probe, summoning the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), key ministers, heads of government agencies and the Inspector-General of Police to appear before it on Thursday. Committee Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, issued the summons […]
CBN Tells Reps PFIPC Accounts Had Zero Balance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday told the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention/Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that two domiciliary accounts opened for the council in 2025 were never activated, funded or used for any financial transaction. The disclosure was made by the CBN’s Director of […]
HOS directs Reps to SGF in PFIPC probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, has told the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) that critical questions surrounding the council’s establishment, supervision and operations should be directed to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]
FCT Police Detain Four Officers Over ICPC Chairman Extortion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained four police officers accused of extorting the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN). FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Abuja on the Command’s recent […]
Agbese Urges Tinubu to Honour Security Chiefs with GCON
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to confer the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Nigeria’s top military leaders, citing recent security successes in Oyo and Borno states. Agbese made the call on Sunday in Abuja during *The State […]
State Police Bill tops Tinubu’s reform agenda – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has described the proposed State Police Bill as one of President Bola Tinubu’s signature constitutional reform initiatives, saying the President has consistently championed a multi-layered policing system. Kalu made the remark on Monday during a meeting of the House Committee on Constitution Review […]
FCT Police Arrest Logistics Supplier to Mpape Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected logistics supplier linked to the kidnappers responsible for the July 8 attack at Yellow House in Mpape, Abuja, in a major breakthrough against kidnapping in the nation’s capital. Speaking at the Command Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Commissioner of Police Ahmed […]
Annie Denies Reuniting With Ex-Husband 2Baba
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Annie, the ex-wife of singer, 2Baba has denied reports that she has reunited with the African Queen crooner, describing the reports circulating on social media as misleading. The actress addressed the speculation on her Instagram Story on Monday, saying the videos circulating online where she was entangled in a romantic dance with […]