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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and submit its findings within 30 days.

According to a statement issued by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency maintains that the PFIPC is a fictitious entity with no legal basis.

The directive follows claims by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who presented himself as the Director-General of the alleged agency and claimed to be a presidential appointee.

The ICPC has been tasked with investigating allegations involving forged appointment letters, claims allegedly used to obtain diplomatic support and visa assistance, and the opening of bank accounts in the name of the alleged non-existent agency.

The commission will also examine whether any individuals, government officials, or institutions may have facilitated the alleged scheme and recommend reforms to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The investigation is ongoing, and no final conclusions have been reached. Those involved remain entitled to due process under the law.

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Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has shared his views on the 2027 presidential election, explaining why he believes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should not contest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to Sheriff, his position is based on his assessment of the current political landscape and what he believes would be in the best interest of the country and the opposition ahead of the next general election.

His remarks have sparked discussions among political observers and supporters of different parties as preparations for the 2027 elections continue to gather momentum.

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Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reportedly issued a 72-hour ultimatum to Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of presenting himself as the Director-General of an alleged non-existent federal agency, demanding that he withdraw allegations made against him.

According to reports, Gbajabiamila's legal team warned that unless the allegations of corruption, abuse of office, fraud, and murder are retracted within the stipulated period, Adeyemi could face a ₦10 billion defamation lawsuit as well as criminal proceedings.

The Presidency has consistently maintained that the agency in question was never legally established and has denied any wrongdoing by the Chief of Staff.

Adeyemi, on the other hand, has maintained his position regarding the controversy. The matter remains the subject of ongoing legal proceedings, and the allegations have not been proven in court.

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Atiku: Attempt to Shield Gbajabiamila Has Increased Public Suspicion

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government's handling of the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

According to Atiku, the steps taken by the Presidency to defend Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, have, in his view, exposed the Tinubu administration to greater public scrutiny and suspicion rather than resolving the controversy.

The former Vice President called for transparency and urged the government to ensure that all allegations are thoroughly investigated in line with the law.

The Presidency has consistently maintained that the PFIPC is not a recognised government agency and has denied allegations of wrongdoing against Gbajabiamila. It has also described reports linking the Chief of Staff to any illegal activities as false.

The allegations remain under investigation, and no court has found any of the parties guilty of wrongdoing.

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Diplomatic Row! FG Issues Stern Warning to South Africa Over Gruesome Killing of Two Nigerians

A heavy diplomatic storm is brewing between Abuja and Pretoria as the Federal Government of Nigeria officially issued a stern warning to South African authorities. The sudden escalation follows the brutal and extra-judicial killings of two Nigerian citizens allegedly carried out by South African law enforcement agents and unidentified criminals amid ongoing xenophobic tension.

According to a detailed layout released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the latest friction point was triggered by the tragic death of Emeka Charles Iroegbu in Sunnyside, Pretoria. Reports state that Iroegbu was intercepted by officers attached to the Tshwane Metro Police. During a high-handed operation, the officers allegedly subjected him to "gruesome interrogation techniques" and severe torture, which ultimately led to his untimely death. The second victim, Musa Yunana Joe (popularly known as Big Joe), was also shot dead in front of his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga.

The Nigerian government revealed that this is not an isolated incident, linking the same team of metro police officers to the previous extra-judicial killing of another Nigerian citizen, Nnaemeka Mathew Andrew Ekpenyong, back in April. Despite the identities of the four police officers being fully documented and handed over to South African investigators, no definitive legal action or prosecution has been executed by the local authorities.

In a swift response signed by Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Federal Government condemned the actions in the strongest possible terms, describing the repetitive targeting of Nigerians as completely unacceptable and warning that all options remain on the table if these attacks persist.

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