President Tinubu has ordered a more extensive forensic investigation into a scandal involving multiple fake government agencies, following discoveries by the ICPC. The probe aims to uncover the full extent of the fraudulent operations.

Adeniyi Adeyemi is insisting on the presence of media and legal representatives before he faces a House of Representatives probe concerning the alleged N1.32 billion PFIPC scandal.

President Tinubu has directed the EFCC to unfreeze the Osun State government's account, expressing embarrassment over the timing of the action. This directive has sparked debate regarding the anti-graft agency's independence, with Governor Adeleke suing the EFCC for damages.

The Nigerian State House has denied supporting a 'fake' agency, the PFIPC, and clarified that it did not request a budget code from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation for the organization. This comes as the FRSC also clarified its approval process for plate numbers, distancing itself from the alleged fake agency.

A businessman recounts losing N400 million to Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the PFIPC and promised a renovation contract.

During a PFIPC probe, a businessman testified to Nigerian Representatives that he paid N400 million to Adeyemi for a contract, detailing their initial meeting in Ogbomoso.

Despite its ambiguous status, the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in Nigeria managed to appoint a director-general and hundreds of staff, securing office space at the federal secretariat.

A professional forum in Nigeria, PFIPC, has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the automation of the civil service and digital governance to prevent administrative lapses.

Nigeria's Head of Service has denied deploying staff or allocating office space to the alleged fake PFIPC agency, clarifying that approvals were only for establishment and recruitment.

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria failed to produce the alleged Director-General of the PFIPC before a House of Representatives panel, stating that the individual remained in custody under a court order and required a reproduction warrant.

A Nigerian House of Representatives panel investigating a fake agency has given the police a 48-hour ultimatum to produce the alleged Director-General of the PFIPC, whose testimony is deemed crucial for clarifying documents and allegations.

A media organization has clarified that former President Buhari did not create the PFIPC, stating that PEAC was an ad-hoc advisory body of economists and financial experts.

The Director-General of Nigeria's Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, stated that despite budgetary provisions, no funds were released to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) regarding a controversial N1.32 billion allocation.

Atiku Abubakar has called for President Tinubu to apologize and resign immediately in connection with the PFIPC scandal. Atiku's demand comes amidst growing controversy surrounding the issue.

Nigeria's House of Representatives has summoned the Foreign Affairs Minister and the National Security Adviser (NSA) in connection with the PFIPC scandal. The Ministry has disowned the council amidst the ongoing probe.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has admitted to opening domiciliary accounts for the fictitious PFIPC, contradicting earlier claims, as Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila testifies in the ongoing scandal.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, as part of an ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFIPC).

The Nigerian House of Representatives has launched an ad hoc committee to investigate the legal basis and operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), including its budget inclusion.

Femi Gbajabiamila has filed a N15 billion lawsuit against Adeyemi following a fake agency scandal. The suit alleges defamation and seeks significant damages.

Femi Gbajabiamila has filed a lawsuit against Matthew Adeyemi, demanding N15 billion in damages over bribery claims and seeking a full retraction and apology in national newspapers.

Police have successfully arrested Adeyemi, the Director-General of the fake PFIPC, in a village in Osun State. Authorities detailed how they apprehended the individual.

Former Nigerian Minister Uche Nnaji has been arraigned in court on charges of certificate forgery and misappropriation of funds. The federal government is pursuing legal action against him.

The PFIPC scandal in Abuja reveals how an individual obtained an office and government legitimacy with a forged letter, highlighting the need for urgent reforms.

The father of Adeyemi has publicly stated that police have raided his house three times. He expressed distress over the repeated incidents.

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has demanded the resignation of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila amidst a crisis surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) due to budgetary and operational concerns.

Adeyemi has pledged to provide relevant documents to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Police regarding the PFIPC case. This development indicates a move towards further investigation and transparency in the matter.

The Nigerian House of Representatives is investigating the alleged inclusion of a fictitious agency in the 2026 budget, with a session turning rowdy after the Speaker stopped a bid to invite President Tinubu.

Following the PFIPC scandal, a Kano senator, the ADC, and Atiku have all rejected the ICPC's probe, instead demanding a more thorough investigation by either the Senate or an independent judicial panel.

Nigeria's House of Representatives is investigating a ₦1.3 billion budget allocation to a non-existent entity, the PFIPC, and has summoned budget officials to explain verification procedures.

Paul Ibe, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Tinubu to suspend Femi Gbajabiamila. This comes ahead of a potential ICPC probe into the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Co.

Atiku Abubakar has accused President Tinubu of either complicity or unawareness regarding alleged irregularities in the Almajiri education budget and the PFIPC scandal.

Police have arrested the father of Adeyemi, the alleged 'fake' Director-General of the PFIPC, as part of an ongoing forgery investigation. This development was confirmed by Femi Falana, a prominent lawyer.

The office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) reportedly cleared Adeyemi to attend a summit in Canada, an approval that occurred despite the ongoing PFIPC scandal and is now under investigation.

Amid the PFIPC scandal, a civil rights group has demanded that Femi Gbajabiamila step aside pending an investigation. Conversely, an APC chieftain has expressed support for Gbajabiamila and condemned what they called a media trial.

The PFIPC scandal, involving Gbaja and Adeyemi, has intensified as the Presidency points to internal collaborators. This development suggests a deeper investigation into the alleged financial misconduct.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement stated that the PFIPC scandal is fundamentally about public accountability, rather than targeting an individual. They emphasized the importance of transparency and responsibility in public affairs.

The PFIPC scandal has exposed institutional decay, leading to strong criticism from the ADC against the presidency. Timi Frank has also demanded transparency regarding the scandal.

The Nigerian House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) failed to convene as scheduled, raising questions about the probe's progress.

An ADC and an APGA chieftain have rejected the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) probe report concerning the PFIPC scandal. Critics argue the report focuses on an individual while ignoring systemic issues.

The Nigeria Police Force is preparing to deploy four officers per polling unit to ensure peace and security during the upcoming Osun State governorship election.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has submitted an interim report on the PFIPC probe to President Tinubu, revealing two additional fake agencies.

The family of Adeniyi Adeyemi, purported Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has raised concerns over an alleged attempt by members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to interrogate him in custody without his lawyers present amidst the PFIPC scandal.

Nigeria's House of Representatives committee is investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) and its Director-General. A businessman testified to paying N400 million for a contract with the agency.

Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the embattled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has requested administrative clearance from the House of Representatives to testify, asserting he is being made a scapegoat.

The Arewa Professional Forum (APF) has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to accelerate the adoption of digital governance and paperless administration across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), admitted before a House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee that due diligence was not performed on a recruitment waiver.

Nigeria's Head of Service has admitted to a lack of due diligence in approving recruitments, specifically in relation to a fake agency and a recruitment waiver scandal. This admission came during an investigation by the PFIPC.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has summoned the Director-General of 'PFIPC' Adeyemi and ordered the Inspector General of Police to ensure his appearance by Wednesday, citing concerns about integrity.

Political leaders and civil society groups hold differing opinions regarding Femi Gbajabiamila’s involvement in the ongoing and controversial PFIPC probe.

Media personality Daddy Freeze and journalist Fegiro Johnson have urged for evidence-based public discourse regarding allegations involving Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the National Assembly to jointly summon the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to address conflicting accounts regarding the PFIPC.

A Nigerian House of Representatives panel has invited several officials, including Akume, Oyedele, and Fagbemi, to appear on July 21 to explain the circumstances surrounding the controversial PFIPC council.

A Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Hamisu Abdullahi, informed a House of Representatives ad-hoc committee that government accounts are opened only with authorization from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), amidst a probe into the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

Adeniyi revealed how a non-existent agency, the PFIPC, was illicitly included in the 2026 budget. This disclosure sheds light on potential irregularities in the budget drafting process.

Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday, instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi  at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court,…

The Nigerian Senate has once again rejected a motion to probe a N1.3 billion allocation to a fake agency in the 2026 budget. This marks a repeated refusal to investigate the alleged PFIPC scandal.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested by security operatives based on a warrant from the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The 'fake' DG of PFIPC, Adeyemi, has denied hiding and stated that he borrowed N400 million to secure his appointment, expressing fears for his life.

An interim police investigation report has revealed how operatives uncovered an alleged forgery and impersonation syndicate built around a fictitious government agency named the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign Nigeria's former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, along with an alleged "fake" PFIPC DG Adeyemi, before the Federal High Court on Monday for alleged forgery.

Archbishop Simeon Borokini of Ondo Province has called for the prosecution of individuals involved in alleged financial mismanagement, urging Christians to engage in politics.

An article by Adekunle Adekoya discusses the inevitability of the PFIPC issue in Nigeria, attributing it to the country's extensive number of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Following the crisis rocking the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, due to budgetary allocation and operations, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic…

The ongoing PFIPC scandal has drawn significant criticism towards Aso Rock, Nigeria's presidential complex, with commentators suggesting the situation reflects poorly on the government. The scandal continues to be a subject of public discussion and scrutiny.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the fictitious PFIPC, has denied ever physically meeting Femi Gbajabiamila and called for an investigation into the PFIPC scandal.

In the ongoing PFIPC scandal, Kalu has claimed he was deceived by a 'fake' Director-General using a Presidency letterhead. Legal experts are questioning the justification for the arrest of Adeyemi's father in connection with the case.

The arrest of Adeyemi's father in connection with the PFIPC scandal has sparked a legal debate, with lawyer Falana arguing the arrest was unjustified under the Constitution, Administration of Criminal Justice Act, and Nigeria Police Act. Adeyemi's father recounted the police raid, stating officers entered through the fence.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has called for a judicial inquiry into the PFIPC scandal, suspecting a 'big racket' behind the alleged fake agency’s budget code.

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has clarified that the PFIPC does not have an operational CBN account and has not received any funds. The account opening process for PFIPC was described as inconclusive.

The Turaki faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is demanding an independent investigation into the PFIPC scandal, citing concerns over transparency and accountability.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement in Nigeria is demanding a probe into an alleged N1bn budget allocation to the PFIPC, urging the Presidency to clarify the controversy and ensure transparency.

Atiku Abubakar has given President Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to order an independent probe into the PFIPC scandal. Failure to do so, Atiku warns, could lead to charges of complicity.

The Nigerian Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar continue their war of words over the reported deaths of 5,091 Nigerians, with recent reports also touching on the intensifying Osun 2026 governorship race and other top political stories.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the interim report by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) concerning the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The Nigerian House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has raised concerns over documents allegedly listing President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials as board members.

President Tinubu has received an interim report from the ICPC regarding the 'fake' PFIPC agency scandal, recommending prosecution for Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew. The ICPC has also uncovered two additional fake government agencies linked to Adeyemi in the ongoing probe.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the detained Director General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has accused the police of illegal detention and called for an open investigation into his case.

The Nigerian National Assembly plans to interrogate Adeyemi in an undisclosed location as part of the PFIPC probe, with Gagdi emphasizing adherence to the separation of powers.

Lawyers representing Adeyemi have outlined the involvement of key federal agencies in the validation of a fraudulent PFIPC, suggesting the controversy extends beyond Adeyemi's individual actions.

Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the Nigerian National Assembly's handling of the PFIPC scandal probe, demanding that Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila be questioned for a fair investigation.

Nigeria's Inspector General of Police has clarified why Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi was not presented for the PFIPC probe, citing a subsisting court order as the reason for the non-production.

Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee investigating the alleged operation of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to produce the alleged mastermind.

Nigeria's Accountant-General is scheduled to be questioned by the House of Representatives regarding a N1.32 billion budget and a scandal involving a fake agency. The grilling is part of an ongoing probe by the Public Finance and Investment Protection Committee (PFIPC).

The Budget Office confirmed to the House of Representatives that no money was spent on the controversial PEAC and PFIPC, despite a N1.3 billion allocation, as conditions for spending were unmet.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila regarding the PFIPC scandal. The inquiry raises questions about institutional autonomy and presidential confidence.

The Nigerian House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee is demanding answers from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) regarding why an alert on the alleged establishment of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) was ignored.

The inclusion of PFIPC in the 2026 budget has generated controversy, with questions raised about its entry and a N15bn lawsuit filed. Critics argue that the lawsuit cannot substitute for a thorough public investigation into the matter.

The Head of Service in Nigeria has revealed irregularities in documents related to the Public Finance and Investment Council (PFIPC), as the House of Representatives begins an investigation into the council's legal status.

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have distanced themselves from the establishment and operations of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), revealing inactive accounts.

Legal practitioner Jiti Ogunye has asserted that there is no legal or factual basis to demand the resignation of Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, concerning allegations linked to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).

Nigeria's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, alleging kickback demands and denying any prior acquaintance or involvement in bribery.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), was arrested by police in Osun following a bench warrant. This arrest follows an earlier warrant from a Federal High Court.

Adeyemi has denied hiding and stated that he borrowed N400 million to secure his appointment to the PFIPC, speaking hours after calling for an independent panel to investigate the controversy.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into a 'fake agency' scandal, while the alleged Director-General claims his life is in danger. The DG also stated he borrowed N400 million for his appointment to the purported agency.

The ADC party has called for the establishment of an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the PFIPC scandal. This demand seeks a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged misconduct.

Wike has challenged Adeyemi to stop evading and provide proof for the allegations made against Gbajabiamila in the PFIPC scandal. He urged Adeyemi to substantiate his claims regarding the alleged corruption.

Adeyemi has stated he did not prepare the N1.3 billion budget allocated to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC)/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency listed under the presidency in the 2026 Appropriation Act.

Nigerian opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, have criticized President Tinubu's administration over its handling of the PFIPC probe, arguing that a government embroiled in scandals cannot impartially investigate itself. They contend that the government cannot act as both judge and jury.

Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the alleged fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has denied ever meeting Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila face-to-face.

The Nigerian Senate has clarified its inability to intervene in the N1.3bn PFIPC budget scandal, citing the absence of a formal petition and the matter being sub judice.

Police in Ogbomoso have arrested the father and a family friend of the Director-General of the PFIPC. The reasons for their arrest were not immediately specified.

A video featuring the Director-General of a 'fake' agency challenging Gbajabiamila has resurfaced, raising concerns about the integrity of Nigeria's budget process due to the agency's inclusion.

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has urged for an investigation into the controversy surrounding Nigeria's Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), labeling it a significant governance issue and demanding accountability.

Atiku Abubakar has criticized Bola Tinubu, stating that a troubling pattern of scandals has become too frequent. He highlighted concerns regarding the integrity of public institutions.

The Nigerian Presidency has labeled the PFIPC scandal a 'pure scam,' citing a forged appointment letter and procedural errors in the alleged federal agency.

Former Minister Solomon Dalung has called for the suspension and probe of Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, over an alleged PFIPC scandal.

A coalition has dismissed allegations made against Gbajabiamila regarding the PFIPC and PEAC controversy, stating they are unsubstantiated and serve as distractions.