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target=_blank>How ‘Phantom’ Council DG tricked me – Deputy Speaker Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has revealed that he unknowingly granted an audience to the self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, after receiving what appeared to be an official correspondence bearing the Presidency’s letterhead. Kalu made the disclosure on Wednesday during plenary while contributing to
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers meet in Kaduna
The Northern Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council convened a joint meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on pressing security challenges confronting the region, with the main objective of identifying practical pathways for sustainable solutions. The Forum reaffirmed its support to federal security efforts, pledged to
target=_blank>Detention: Bashir Kurfi must not be silenced – Amnesty International
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the detention of public affairs analyst, Dr. Bashir Kurfi, describing it as arbitrary and an attack on freedom of expression. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organisation said Kurfi honoured an invitation by the Katsina State Police Command on Tuesday, July 7, to respond to questions on
target=_blank>‘Phantom’ Council: ADC rejects ICPC probe, demands Independent Inquiry
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy, insisting that only an independent investigation should do so. According to the opposition party, only “an independent judicial panel will be able to
target=_blank>Atiku Calls for Inclusion of ADC, PDP, NDC in PFPIC Probe
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) is a reluctant but significant response to the seven-day ultimatum he issued, demanding a thorough and transparent investigation into
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Rainstorm destroys houses, farmlands in Plateau
A heavy rainstorm has destroyed more than 20 houses and farmlands in Nghassi community of Mandar Ward, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving residents homeless. The rainstorm, which occurred at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, wreaked havoc across the community, blowing off rooftops, uprooting trees, bringing down buildings and destroying property worth millions of
target=_blank>Niger: Captain, two soldiers feared killed in IED explosion
A Captain and two of his men have reportedly lost their lives in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion at Maciyan-Kyada village in Babanna ward of Borgu LGA of Niger State. A security source told Daily Trust that two other soldiers sustained severe injuries during the explosion. He said troops left Babanna town around 10am on
target=_blank>Okada rider bags life sentence for raping nursing mother
The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a motorcyclist, Michael Effiong Japhet, to imprisonment for life for raping a nursing mother. Justice Archibong Archibong found the suspect guilty of rape and stealing punishable under the Criminal Code Laws of Akwa Ibom State, 2000. It was gathered that Japhet, a commercial motorcycle
target=_blank>Bandits kill 1, abduct 4 in Bauchi villages
Bandits have reportedly killed one person and abducted four others in separate attacks on Kagadama and Bagel villages of Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State The bandits have also contacted families of the victims and demanded a ransom of N50 million to release them. A former member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly
target=_blank>Senate rejects bid to probe ‘Phantom’ Council budget
The Senate on Wednesday declined to launch a comprehensive investigation into the operations and growing controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The move for a holistic probe was initiated by Senator Suleiman Kawu (APC, Kano South), who raised a point of order during plenary. Citing Order 9 and Rule 9(c) of the
target=_blank>Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has struck out a suit challenging the emergence of Dumo Lulu-Briggs as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. An aspirant of the NDC, Kings Unyeawaji, filed the suit against the party, its chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and Lulu-Briggs, alleging
Rivers 2027: Court dismisses suit against NDC, clears way for Lulu-Briggs
target=_blank>World Ambulance, Paramedics Day: Ogun govt urges use of emergency services
Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency medical services, urging residents to make effective use of the state’s ambulance system by promptly calling the emergency response line whenever the need arises. The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, spoke on Wednesday during a sensitisation walk to commemorate the 2026 World Ambulance and Paramedics
World Ambulance, Paramedics Day: Ogun govt urges use of emergency services
target=_blank>World Cup: France, Spain submit complaint to FIFA over ‘disastrous’ decision
Broadcasters in France and Spain have lodged a complaint with FIFA concerning its decision to designate ExpressVPN as an official sponsor of the World Cup. ExpressVPN, a virtual private network service that safeguards users’ online privacy, was announced as an official partner of the World Cup prior to the tournament’s commencement and has been prominently
World Cup: France, Spain submit complaint to FIFA over ‘disastrous’ decision
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Jesus to become new Portugal head coach
Jorge Jesus is set to become the head coach of the Portugal national team. The 71-year-old will replace Roberto Martinez, who took charge of the squad to the 2026 World Cup. Martinez has since announced that he would be leaving the role at the end of his contract. Jesus recently left Saudi Pro League side,
2026 World Cup: Jesus to become new Portugal head coach
target=_blank>US lawmaker reveals those responsible for christian genocide in Nigeria
A United States lawmaker, Congressman Riley Moore, has identified those he claims are responsible for the killing of Christians in Nigeria. In a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, the lawmaker said Fulani militants were the main perpetrators of the alleged genocide. “Fulani militants are by far the largest perpetrators of violence against
US lawmaker reveals those responsible for christian genocide in Nigeria
target=_blank>‘We need to come together against banditry, terrorism’ — Sultan urges northerners
Following the activities of criminals and the prevailing insecurity across the North, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar II, on Wednesday called on all northern stakeholders to close ranks against banditry and kidnapping, saying that security is a collective responsibility. The Sultan spoke during the 19th Northern Traditional Rulers and Governors’ Meeting in Kaduna,
‘We need to come together against banditry, terrorism’ — Sultan urges northerners
target=_blank>Kano APC denies Kwankwasiyya’s claims of massive defection
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims that some of its members in Kumbotso Local Government Area defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), insisting that the party remains united in the area. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, described the reports as
Kano APC denies Kwankwasiyya’s claims of massive defection
target=_blank>Diezani: Prioritise evidence over narratives in corruption cases – Analyst tells EFCC
A public affairs analyst, Ephriam Attah, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to ensure its investigations are driven by verifiable evidence rather than public narratives. He said corruption cases should be built on facts capable of withstanding judicial scrutiny. Attah made the call in an interview with journalists on Wednesday while reacting to
Diezani: Prioritise evidence over narratives in corruption cases – Analyst tells EFCC
target=_blank>World Cup: New York City Mayor snubs Messi as he names best player
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani overlooked Lionel Messi and selected Kylian Mbappe as his best player for the 2026 Winners Stay on Challenge with CBSSportsGolazo on Instagram. At the beginning of the challenge, Mamdani favored Riyad Mahrez over Son Heung-min. He also chose the Algerian player instead of David Alaba, but later replaced him
World Cup: New York City Mayor snubs Messi as he names best player
target=_blank>Benue Assembly urges FG to arrest, prosecute Katsina-Ala attackers
The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure vulnerable communities and ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the recent attack on Sai Community in Mbajir Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The resolution was passed during Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the
Benue Assembly urges FG to arrest, prosecute Katsina-Ala attackers
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