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ICPC Questions Gbajabiamila in Ongoing PFIPC Investigation
By Derick Peretengboro
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, as part of its ongoing investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
Gbajabiamila honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation on Monday and appeared before investigators at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. His legal representative, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the presidential aide cooperated fully with investigators and answered all questions before returning to his official duties.
According to Ogunye, the Chief of Staff responded to the ICPC’s invitation in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive investigation into the activities linked to the PFIPC. He added that his client provided his account of events and concluded the session without incident.
The investigation follows President Tinubu’s order directing the ICPC to probe allegations surrounding the controversial council after the Presidency distanced itself from the organisation, describing it as a non-existent government agency.
The controversy intensified after Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the head of the PFIPC, claimed that Gbajabiamila issued his appointment letter. The Chief of Staff has consistently denied the allegation, maintaining that the document attributed to him was forged. Adeyemi has since been arrested following legal proceedings related to the case.
The ICPC is expected to continue its investigation and submit its findings to the Presidency after completing its review of the allegations and all parties connected to the matter.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Nigeria’s petrol prices may face downward pressure following a fresh decline in international crude oil prices, amid growing optimism that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran could lead to the resumption of crude oil and petroleum product shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development could ease pressure on global oil markets, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a major international route for crude oil and petroleum product transportation.
A possible restoration of shipping activities through the waterway is expected to improve global supply and reduce concerns over disruptions that have contributed to fluctuations in oil prices.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Presidency and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, have exchanged words following allegations that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Obi alleged that NFF officials stopped him from approaching the players when he encountered the team at the airport on Monday, following their return from Morocco with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
In a statement issued through his media office, the former Anambra State governor said he had asked his protocol officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether he could welcome and congratulate the players.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Leader of the Warri South-West Legislative House and Chairman of the Delta State Councillors Forum, Rt. Hon. Ekpemupolo Idukedoumene Samuel, has warmly welcomed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside members of the Delta State APC Campaign Council, to Warri South-West Local Government Area.
The visit forms part of the party’s political engagements and mobilisation activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekpemupolo Samuel’s reception of the governor and his entourage underscores the involvement of political and legislative stakeholders in the party’s activities across the local government area.
The visit also provides an opportunity for party leaders, elected representatives and grassroots stakeholders to interact as the APC intensifies its political engagements across Delta State.
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