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The purported Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has rejected plans by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the council to interrogate him at an undisclosed location, insisting that any appearance before lawmakers should be done publicly Adeyemi, through his lawyer, Ademola Oyedokun, said on Wednesday that he welcomed the House investigation into the alleged establishment and operations of the PFIPC but opposed any attempt to question him behind closed doors. Oyedokun argued that Adeyemi should be given the opportunity to publicly respond to allegations made against him during the committee’s open hearings. “We…

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a fresh attack on Governor Seyi Makinde, alleging that he would have sold Nigeria’s national assets if he had been in the position currently occupied by President Bola Tinubu. The opposition party also claimed that the difference between Makinde and Tinubu was “like the difference between heaven and earth,” insisting that the President had shown courage in implementing economic reforms despite the challenges facing the country. The APC made the remarks while reacting to comments credited to Makinde, who criticised Tinubu’s economic policies and declared his readiness to defeat the President in…

Imo State  Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. The former senator told the singer to focus on preparing his uncle for life after office rather than directing political appeals at him. Uzodimma, who chairs the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, said Davido should channel his message to the people of the state, insisting that they would be the ones to determine the outcome of the poll. The exchange followed comments made by Davido…

The presidential candidate of a faction of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential election and thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. Imumolen, who also serves as the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Tinubu Party, announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, saying it followed extensive consultations with the party’s leadership. He described the move as a “patriotic sacrifice” driven by the need to place Nigeria’s unity, stability and long-term development above personal political ambition. According to him, although he had emerged as…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that he would resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ever disrespects the Catholic bishops or members of the opposition. The senator, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made the statement while speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today on Wednesday. He dismissed claims that President Tinubu had insulted the Catholic Church following recent reactions to comments made by Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan. Kalu said the President enjoys a cordial relationship with the Catholic Church and has never shown disrespect to its…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the restriction placed on the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, describing the action as potentially unconstitutional and capable of crippling governance. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), said the anti-graft agency could investigate suspicious transactions and seek court orders against specific accounts but lacked the authority to impose a blanket restriction on a state government’s finances without following due legal process. CityNews had earlier reported that the EFCC had directed First Bank to place a Post-No-Debit restriction on the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account pending the…

Political commentator, Imran Wakili has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly acted without consequences, claiming the President could even “write his own election result” in 2027 without facing any challenge. In a post on X on Thursday, Wakili cited what he described as instances of constitutional violations, including the suspension of a sitting governor, the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and the reported freezing of Osun State Government’s accounts. According to him, “Bola Tinubu suspended a sitting governor, and nothing happened. He got away with it, regardless of what the Constitution says.” Wakili also noted that…

KEY TAKEAWAYS PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George, threatened legal action against FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over claims his Abuja house was bought with Rivers State funds. George denied Wike’s allegation, said he bought the Abuja residence from a private owner through an agent, and insisted Wike must prove the claim. George said the PDP leadership crisis remains in court despite INEC publishing one faction’s candidate, and he backed former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has threatened to take legal action against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, denied social media reports that he urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The Sultan’s media team, in a statement signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka on Tuesday, said the monarch cannot make partisan political statements publicly or privately. Prince Bashir Adefaka urged Nigerians and media users to reject the claim, verify reports before sharing, and avoid dragging royal and religious institutions into politics. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President…

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has announced plans to question the council’s alleged Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, at a confidential location while he remains in police custody. The committee said the decision was taken to avoid disrupting ongoing investigations being carried out by the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Committee Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s hearing. Gagdi explained that lawmakers would not insist on bringing Adeyemi to a public session because he is currently being…