Tinubu Orders ICPC to Investigate PFIPC, Demands Report in 30 Days
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and all related matters, with a comprehensive report to be submitted within 30 days. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the directive on Tuesday, saying the ICPC would investigate forged appointment letters, false claims of presidential appointment used to seek diplomatic recognition, and the opening of multiple bank accounts in the names of purported government agencies using allegedly forged documents.
El-Rufai’s Wife Tells Tinubu Husband Does Not Deserve Current Treatment
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has told President Bola Tinubu that her husband does not deserve the treatment he is currently receiving. Flanked by El-Rufai’s other wife, Aichatou, she was reacting to the ICPC’s arrest of El-Rufai’s personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, on Tuesday over allegations of making false statements.
Tinubu Inaugurates Working Group on National Policing Bill, Says State Police Cannot Wait
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, saying the operation of state police can no longer be delayed. The group will prepare the legal framework for state police implementation across the country.
Senate Urges FG to Stop Rehabilitating Boko Haram Members, Demands Prosecution Instead
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, demanding instead that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry be arrested and made to face the full weight of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by Senate Committee on Army Chairman Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua during plenary on Tuesday.
Naira Falls Further to N1,405 Per Dollar in Parallel Market
The naira on Tuesday depreciated further to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar on Monday. The currency also fell to N1,379 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market.
EFCC Hands Over 1,452 Crime Proceeds Items to Ministry of Education for Schools
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede on Tuesday handed over 1,452 items recovered from the proceeds of crime to the Federal Ministry of Education for distribution to schools across the country. The items, comprising 501 double-step bunk beds, 939 mattresses and 12 wooden beds with mattresses, were presented to Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa at a ceremony in Abuja.
EFCC Set to Arraign Former MDs of Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries Over Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Jimoh Yisawu on Friday, and former Port Harcourt Refining Company Managing Director Ahmed Dikko on Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hundreds of millions of naira and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Protesters Storm National Assembly, Demand Senate Halt Confirmation of Ambassadorial Nominee
Scores of demonstrators stormed the National Assembly in Abuja on Tuesday, urging the Senate to suspend the confirmation of Prof Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee. The protesters cited allegations of sexual harassment, human rights violations and victimisation which they said were before the courts.
Delta Police Demote Inspector, Corporal Over Viral Video Showing Extortion via POS Terminal
The Delta State Police Command has demoted an inspector and a corporal after they were found guilty of extortion and misconduct following a viral video showing them receiving money from a motorist through a Point-of-Sale terminal inside a police station. Police spokesman SP Bright Edafe said the officers were sanctioned after an orderly room trial found them guilty.
Woman Sets Lover’s Two Children Ablaze Over Suspected Infidelity in Benue
A middle-aged woman in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, identified as Mbayegh, allegedly set two children of her lover ablaze over a disagreement in the early hours of Monday, July 6. The incident occurred in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam when the suspect visited her lover and suspected he was hiding another woman.
Presidency Labels Viral Video of Tinubu Reciting Old National Anthem as Old Footage
The Presidency has labelled a viral video showing President Tinubu and ministers reciting the old national anthem at a Federal Executive Council meeting as old footage from a 2023/2024 FEC meeting. Special Adviser on Social Media Segun Dada confirmed this on X, noting the distinction between the revoked anthem, which begins “Arise O’ Compatriots,” and the reintroduced anthem, which opens with “Nigeria, we hail thee.”
ICPC Confirms Arrest of El-Rufai’s Doctor, Accuses Ex-Governor of Violating Court-Approved Medical Visit
The ICPC has confirmed the arrest of former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai’s personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedly making false statements, and accused El-Rufai of violating the conditions of a court-approved medical visit. The commission said the Kaduna State High Court had scheduled accelerated hearings for July 6, 7 and 8, but El-Rufai failed to appear on the first day, insisting on seeing his doctor instead. Photographs later posted on Facebook allegedly showed El-Rufai receiving several visitors, including Abubakar, during the scheduled medical consultation period.
18 First-Term APC Governors Condemn South Africa Attacks, Appeal to Nigerians to Back Tinubu Reforms
Eighteen first-term APC governors have condemned attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and urged citizens to support President Tinubu’s economic reforms, acknowledging the hardship the reforms have caused. The governors issued a communiqué after a meeting in Kebbi State hosted by Governor Nasir Idris, also condemning attacks and abductions of schoolchildren across the country and calling for prompt action to protect all Nigerians.
Oshiomhole Tells FG to Seize South African Companies’ Profits as Compensation for Attacked Nigerians
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to seize the profits of South African companies operating in Nigeria and use them to compensate Nigerians attacked in xenophobic violence. Speaking on the Senate floor on Tuesday, the former Edo governor said the Nigerian government should not use taxpayers’ money to pay compensation to returnees, arguing that responsibility lay with the South African government.
TikTok Creator Peller Granted N500,000 Bail After Arraignment Over Alleged Police Obstruction
TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and his associate Bello Oladipo have been granted N500,000 bail by a Lagos Magistrate Court after being arraigned over allegations of obstructing police officers during an operation. Both pleaded not guilty and were ordered to provide two sureties, including one blood relative, and present two years of tax clearance documents. The matter was adjourned to August 11.
“It Has Reached My Bones” — Nollywood Actress Cynthia Anijekwu Battles Cancer, Cries for Help
Nollywood actress Cynthia Anijekwu has appealed to Nigerians for financial assistance as she battles cancer that has spread to her bones. In a video on Instagram, Anijekwu said she was first diagnosed in 2023 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but the cancer returned and has since spread to her bones and breasts, requiring radiation therapy and another surgery.
Argentina Fight Back From Two Goals Down to Beat Egypt 3-2 in World Cup Thriller
Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after recovering from a two-goal deficit. Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the first half but made amends in the 83rd minute, firing home to level the score after Cristian Romero had earlier pulled one back. Enzo Fernández headed home in the 92nd minute to complete an extraordinary turnaround after Egypt had led 2-0, with Mohamed Salah instrumental in setting up their second goal.
CAF Confirms Enugu Rangers, Rivers United for 2026/27 Champions League Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed Enugu Rangers and Rivers United as Nigeria’s representatives in the qualifying rounds of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. CAF released the list of participating clubs on Tuesday, confirming Nigeria among 12 countries allocated two slots. The first preliminary round is scheduled for September 4 to 6, with return legs from September 11 to 13, and the second preliminary round from October 16 to 18.
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