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The panel asked Mr Ribadu to appear before it on Thursday at 12:00 noon to explain the measures taken after his office confirmed that the PFIPC was not recognised by the federal government The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the unestablished Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has invited the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to …

Isaac Fayose has advised his elder brother, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, to reject his newly announced appointment as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) board, insisting the position does not match his political profile. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Isaac said the former governor should instead hand the appointment to one of …

  Multiple sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the latest development has also exposed alleged political tensions between Umahi and his successor as Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, over the handling of the high-profile case. Fresh controversy has emerged over the death of Mary Habila, the young woman who died at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of …

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, on Tuesday, warned that 17 states will face flooding from July 21 to July 27, 2026. This warning was issued in NiHSA’s National Flood Advisory (Alert No.: NFA-2026-200) forecasting a MEDIUM FLOOD RISK across 17 states. According to the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, NiHSA, Arc Umar Mohammed, the 17 states include Bauchi, …

Two dominant forces balance the global oil market: supply and demand. The Iran war has broken both — one perhaps beyond repair. Supply remains a complete mess. A historic crude glut turned into the worst-ever supply shock before another flood of oil entered the market in June. Now, an intensifying war has again closed off significant access to Persian Gulf …

  However, his release has been delayed by stringent bail conditions requiring him to produce a serving Colonel in the Nigerian Army as surety, a condition supporters and family members describe as practically impossible to meet. A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hilary Opara, has been accused of asking prison authorities to chain and torture David Nwokorie, the …

The Department of State Services (DSS) will appeal Monday’s life sentences for two top commanders of the Ansaru Terror organisation by a Federal High Court, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Emeka Nwite had, shortly after the two notorious terrorists pleaded guilty to the 32-count terrorism charge, sentenced them to life imprisonment. The judge gave the …

Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged establishment of Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) without a valid legal basis. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Tajudeen said that the subject before the committee had generated considerable public interest. According to him, for weeks now, discussions surrounding …

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday appeared before the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) as part of an investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). His appearance was confirmed in a statement issued by his Principal Counsel, Mr Jiti Ogunye. According to the lawyer, Gbajabiamila honoured the invitation and …

A FCT High Court, Apo, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve the defence with the summary of the statement of former governor of Cross River, Liyel Imoke. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie gave the directive on Monday in Abuja during the ongoing trial of former Minister of Steel and Power, Dr. Olu Agunloye. The EFCC had listed …