Fake PFIPC: ICPC Confirms Adeyemi’s Appointment Letter Forged The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has established that Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew, who presented himself as the Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), was never appointed by the Federal Government. The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed
Court Remands Ex-DSS Officer Over Terrorism A retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nwaogu Ezeakolam, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged membership of and support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ezeakolam pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge bordering on alleged membership of
Job Scam: ICPC Secure Conviction of NSCDC Deputy Commandant The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Lawal, for employment fraud. Lawal was convicted by Justice A.A. Bawale of Katsina State High Court No. 3
Kano CSOs Raise Fresh Concerns Over OGP Election, Demand Independent Probe The League of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State has dissociated itself from the Kano State Open Government Partnership (OGP) Non-State Actors’ election scheduled for Thursday, August 6, alleging widespread violations of OGP governance standards, eligibility requirements and electoral procedures. In a statement
FCT Water Board Restores Supply to Wuse, Wuye, Maitama After Emergency Repairs The Federal Capital Territory Water Board has restored potable water supply to parts of Abuja following a temporary disruption caused by emergency maintenance on a major trunk line. The affected areas include Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye and Maitama districts. The board’s spokesperson,
BREAKING: Unfreez Osun Gov’t Account Immediately – Tinubu Orders EFCC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts. The President gave the directive on Thursday, August 6, 2026, following concerns over the timing of the
FG to Deepen Engagement With Catholic Bishops on Security, Economy – SGF Akume The Federal Government has pledged to deepen its engagement with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) and other key stakeholders in efforts to address the country’s social, economic and security challenges. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator
Osun Account Freeze: Tinubu Govt Weaponising State Institutions Against Opposition — Atiku Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, describing the action as a “dangerous assault” on democracy. Atiku, in
NDIC Begins Payouts to Depositors of 46 Failed Microfinance Banks The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the payment of insured deposits to customers of 46 failed microfinance banks (MFBs) whose operating licences were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The corporation has also stepped up efforts to recover loans owed to
Why Osun Gov’t Account was Frozen – EFCC Responds The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its decision to freeze the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the action was taken to prevent the alleged diversion of public funds amid an ongoing investigation into suspected financial misconduct involving about ₦11 billion.