ICPC grills Gbajabiamila over PFIPC scandal

 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has interrogated Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his alleged role in the emergence of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

 

Office space used by PFIPC at federal secretariat was allocated to OSGF, says HoS

 Esther Walson-Jack, head of the civil service of the federation (HoS), says the office space used by the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) at the federal secretariat in Abuja was allocated to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

 

Finance Minister to Senate: Nigeria’s rising debt driven by naira devaluation, not fresh borrowing

 Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the sharp increase in Nigeria’s public debt is largely the result of naira depreciation and accounting adjustments rather than fresh borrowing by the Bola Tinubu administration.

‘Only a court can silence me’ — MC Fish’s new lover reacts to his estranged wife’s legal threat

  

Gbemso, the new girlfriend of hype man Fisayo ‘MC Fish’ Michael, has pushed back against a cease-and-desist letter from his estranged wife Anita Joseph over alleged defamatory social media posts.

 

‘Deadbeat dad’ — Maduka Okoye’s ex-lover alleges neglect after his outing with Cardi B

Jelicia Westhoff, the former partner of Maduka Okoye, has called out the Super Eagles goalkeeper on social media following rumours that he is dating American rapper Cardi B.

ECOWAS signs agreement backing Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline

Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) backing the Nigeria-Morocco ‌Atlantic gas pipeline.

 

Allow south complete presidencial term – Osita Okechukwu to Atiku

 A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to allow the South to complete its turn of the Presidency, for the good of Nigeria.

 

World Cup: ‘Richly deserved victory, Spain outclassed Argentina’ – Nigerian Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has congratulated Spain over its victory at the just-concluded FIFA World Cup.

 

Rivers Police Launch 14-Day Health Assessment Programme for Officers, Families

The Rivers State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive 14-day health assessment outreach tagged ‘Know Your Numbers’ for its officers, men, and their families.  

Kemi Badenoch: New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Not the Leader Britain Needs

Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the UK Conservative Party, has openly questioned whether new Prime Minister Andy Burnham possesses the qualities needed to lead Britain effectively, describing him as “a nice man” but not the decisive leader the country requires.  

Federal Govt moves to scrap tuition fees in Federal Technical Colleges

The Federal Government has announced a review of the tuition fees for students in Federal Technical Colleges and directed a nationwide validation of students enrolled in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.

 

'Tell Your Dad to Get Me a Nigerian Passport' – IShowSpeed to Seyi Tinubu's Children

American streamer iShowSpeed has asked Seyi Tinubu’s children to tell their father to get him a Nigerian passport.

 

2027: Atiku’s insistence on contesting despite zoning convention will strengthen democracy — Sambo

The Director of News at Arise Television, Sumner Sambo, says the insistence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to contest the 2027 general elections despite zoning convention will deepen Nigeria’s democratic journey.

Sanwo-Olu Pays N3.1bn Compensation to 300 Lagos Property Owners

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday disbursed over N3.1 billion in compensation to more than 300 property owners whose lands were acquired by the government for strategic infrastructure projects. 

FG Unveils Mobile Learning Initiative for Female Teachers

The Federal Government has launched a new mobile learning initiative in partnership with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan-African University (PAU) to boost the professional development of teachers, with a strong focus on female educators.