The discovery of organisations allegedly operating as Federal Government agencies without proper legal authority has evolved into a broader test of Nigeria’s public-service oversight system, raising questions about how unauthorised bodies were able to gain access to government offices, official processes and, in one case, even appear in the 2026 federal budget. The controversy initially […]
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s House of Representatives has intensified its investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) after the Accountant-General of the Federation disclosed that a forged document allegedly bearing the authority of the State House was used to initiate official government processes for the organization. The latest development came during a […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment over allegations bordering on forgery, fraud and impersonation. The bench warrant was issued by the court after prosecutors informed the judge that the defendant had again failed to honour the court’s […]
A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget has intensified after the Senate declined to immediately investigate how more than ₦1.3 billion was allocated to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)—an entity reportedly disowned by the Presidency. The decision has fueled debate over transparency in Nigeria’s appropriation process, with lawmakers divided over whether […]
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Presidency says was never legally created despite claims that it appeared in Nigeria’s federal budget. The controversy has expanded beyond questions over the authenticity of the council itself, with growing […]

