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The Chairman of @pi_ctt, Dr. Dahiru Muhammed (@Mohsally) Highlights President @officialABAT's Vision for Agricultural and Energy Transformation in the North.

Dr Dahiru Muhammed in his interview with @tvcnewsng explains that in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Tinubu, there is provision for the Irrigate Nigeria Programme which addresses the structural problems of agriculture in the North, by solving the mechanisation, seedling, storage, logistics, processing and agronomy challenges of agriculture in the North. The goal of the project is to have mega-farms across the North in the next three years.

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Yayi Blasts Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Over ‘Insulting’ Demand for Campaign Refund, Says She Left APC for Money

...Says former senator’s defection to PDP exposes ‘political dishonesty’

ABEOKUTA – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), has launched a scathing attack on former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, describing her alleged demand for a refund of campaign expenses as “insulting” and a clear expose of her financial rather than service-driven motive for joining the governorship race.

Speaking while hosting members of the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes (Market Leaders) in Remoland at his senatorial office in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, Adeola said Obasanjo-Bello’s recent claim that she left the APC because he failed to reimburse her campaign expenses proved that her interest was never about the progress of Ogun State.

“Their intention is driven by personal interest and not the interest of Ogun State. They don’t mean well for our dear state. One of them said I offended her because I refused to refund her campaign expenses in dollars and naira. Did I ask her to join the governorship race?” Adeola queried.

The APC flagbearer explained that he had approached Obasanjo-Bello during consultations with party stakeholders because he regarded her as a respected daughter of Ogun State who genuinely desired the state’s progress — only to later realise that her interest was not centred on public service.

“Asking me to refund what you spent on your electioneering campaign is insulting to me. You did not leave the APC because the party offended you. You left because you were offered money. You are not a party person; you simply want to cash in,” he declared.

Adeola further alleged that after failing to get what she wanted from him and the APC, the former senator aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, in pursuit of similar personal benefits. He insisted that recent public comments by Obasanjo-Bello had already exposed what he termed her political dishonesty, adding that the time would come to reveal more details about the matter.

The senator also accused opposition figures in the state of pursuing political power for access to the state’s treasury rather than genuine development, maintaining that their activities were motivated by bitterness and personal interests instead of a commitment to improving the lives of Ogun residents.

On the legal challenge to his emergence as the APC governorship candidate, Adeola expressed confidence that the case would not succeed, alleging that the suit was sponsored by political opponents.

He further argued that politicians who defected from the APC after May 10, 2026, were constitutionally barred from contesting the forthcoming governorship election.

“Based on existing legal provisions and court judgments, politicians who defected to another political party after May 10, 2026, are not qualified to contest the forthcoming election. We know when these people left the APC. Anyone who crossed over after that date is only wasting his or her time,” he stated.

The senator also questioned the legal standing of the PDP in Ogun State, claiming the party remained divided by unresolved internal litigation and leadership disputes.

Obasanjo-Bello, a daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, had joined the APC in March 2026 to pursue her governorship ambition. She resigned from the party on May 31, 2026, citing alleged maltreatment and disrespect from the party leadership, and subsequently defected to the PDP, where she secured the Ogun Central Senatorial ticket.

Earlier, President of the Council of Iyalajes and Babaalajes in Remoland, Chief Mrs. Olufunke Oyelaja, reaffirmed the support of market leaders for Adeola’s governorship ambition, commending his record of constructing modern markets and empowering traders across Ogun State.

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“Gratitude to Mr President, Southeast must rise” ~Engr Dave Umahi.

Their pain is the unstoppable development, the massive infrastructure projects, and the overwhelming gratitude to the man making it all possible, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The scale of transformation across the country has left them unsettled.

But one thing is certain: you cannot stop a moving train.

Watch with open mind.

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President @officialABAT administration Moves to Unlock 40,000 Hectares in Adamawa as Security Improves, Says Dr @Mohsally.

In this part of his interview with @tvcnewsng, the chairman of @pi_ctt, Dr. @Mohsally speaks on how the government is tackling the issues of insecurity while ensuring that farmers in the North can commence farming on the vast lands the region has.

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Nigeria has unveiled the Nigeria Genomic City Project, a landmark initiative aimed at positioning the country as Africa's leading hub for genomics, biotechnology, and scientific innovation.

Key highlights include:

- The University of Abuja has been designated as the host of the Nigeria Genomic City, creating a national centre for cutting-edge genomic research and biotechnology.

- The proposed National Research and Innovation Development Fund is expected to mobilise about $500 million annually to support research, innovation, and scientific development across Nigeria.

- The initiative is designed to strengthen healthcare, scientific research, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development, while reducing reliance on imported medicines and overseas clinical trials.

- The project seeks to unlock Nigeria's genetic biodiversity as a strategic asset for medical breakthroughs and economic growth.

- The initiative has the potential to generate between $200 billion and $300 billion within five years.

- It is projected to create over 640,000 direct jobs and 2.5 million indirect jobs, making it a major driver of high-value employment and innovation-led economic growth.

- The project represents a strategic investment in knowledge, technology, and human capital, positioning Nigeria as a regional leader in genomic science and biotechnology.

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ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The Kano State Government will present appointment letters to:

- 4,900 Newly Recruited Teachers
- 3,688 BESDA Cohort V, 2026

Agencies: SUBEB | KSSSMB | STSB

Date: Tuesday, 21st July 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: Indoor Stadium, Kofar Mata

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON VIRTUAL ASSETS, ESTABLISHES COUNCIL TO HARMONISE REGULATION OF DIGITAL ECONOMY

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets, strengthen cooperation among the nation's financial, revenue and capital markets agencies, protect citizens from fraud, and safeguard the integrity of the financial system while enabling responsible innovation.

The President signed the Order pursuant to Section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as altered). The Executive Order takes effect immediately.

It responds to a regulatory environment that has become fragmented as virtual assets increasingly blur the traditional boundaries between currencies, money, commodities and securities.

With relevant agencies operating in silos, overlapping in some areas and leaving gaps in others, the country has been exposed to risks, including money laundering, terrorism financing, cybersecurity and data privacy threats, fraud, and revenue losses. Too often, unregistered and fraudulent operators have exploited these gaps to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians, costing families their savings.

The Order is designed to close these gaps through supervisory coordination, without introducing new layers of regulation or displacing the mandates of existing agencies.

To achieve this, the Order establishes a Virtual Asset Council, chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as vice-chairs, and comprising the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

The Council will provide policy direction, promote synergy among the participating agencies, and work with the Attorney-General of the Federation to develop a harmonised legal and institutional framework that aligns the sector with Nigeria's national security, economic and social objectives.

The Order also establishes a Virtual Asset Office, the Council's operational body, with its secretariat domiciled at the CBN. The Office will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of information sharing, applications, and reporting among the agencies, supported by an integrated supervisory technology platform that provides shared visibility while preserving each agency's ownership and control of its data.

Significantly, the Order does not create a new regulator or transfer powers between agencies. Each institution retains its full statutory mandate and independence, and the framework coordinates their work rather than replacing it. To provide certainty for operators and protection for the public, registration will follow the nature of the activity and the asset involved: activities like securities will be registered by the SEC, while payment, settlement, custody and related services involving non-security virtual assets will be registered by the CBN, with the Council resolving any case in which responsibility cannot be readily determined.

This closes the gaps through which unregistered operators have previously escaped oversight.

As part of the coordinated approach, the Central Bank of Nigeria is proceeding with a regulatory sandbox for virtual assets. The sandbox will provide a controlled environment in which eligible operators can test and operate virtual asset products, services, and blockchain-based solutions under close supervision, enabling the participating agencies to assess the implications for monetary sovereignty, financial stability, market integrity, consumer protection, financial inclusion, and revenue administration before products reach the wider market. It will help ensure that innovations that reach Nigerians have been properly examined and supervised.

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AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CITY BOY NATIONAL RETREAT IN ABUJA.

Day one of the @CityBoyMedia National Retreat in Abuja yesterday proved that the movement is no longer just a campaign platform; it is officially evolving into Africa’s biggest youth political movement, built to drive real national development.

Bringing together leaders, stakeholders, and patriots from all 36 states and the FCT, the retreat reiterated the importance of delivering a Nigeria that works for all by ensuring the Renewer Hope agenda is sustained and the message was clear: It’s time to double down on grassroots mobilization and connect Nigerians to the agenda.

As noted by our National Patron, @STinubu , the retreat isn't just a celebration of yesterday, it is preparation for tomorrow. The goal is clear, to mobilize and deliver 10million votes for President Tinubu in the upcoming presidential elections.

The work has only just begun, and every stakeholder is locked in. We aren't just watching the future happen, we are building it.

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How Nigeria’s stock market became the world's best-performing equity market in dollar terms, overtaking South Korea's KOSPI Index through:

- Economic Reforms

- Stronger Oil prices

- Stronger Naira

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The fourth, and perhaps more importantly, is the need for financial institution accountability. The CBN and commercial banks must explain how accounts were allegedly opened for PFIPC and 34 other “agencies.” The Bank Verification Number and CAC database should be crosschecked before any government-linked account is activated.

In the final analysis, Prince Adeyemi allegedly gamed the system. But systems are gamed because they are weak. The PFIPC scandal is a stress test, and the system failed at three points: budget, appointment, and banking.

*Rahman is Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media & Special Duties

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He also allegedly operated 34 bank accounts linked to fictitious agencies. Banks and government revenue platforms are required by law to conduct a KYC (know your customer) check. How did 34 accounts get opened? Who approved the TSA linkage? The EFCC has recovered items and made arrests, but the institutions that enabled the financial plumbing have not been named.

But how does the Chief of Staff come into all of this? Where does he fit into, for the life of me? Adeyemi alleged that Gbajabiamila demanded 48% of a N27.4bn take-off grant and collected N400m through proxies.
Gbajabiamila says he has never met Adeyemi in his life and no proxy has acted on his behalf. His lawyers call the allegations “false and gravely defamatory” and have slammed a N10bn suit on Adeyemi. Adeyemi himself admitted in the VDM interview that he never met Gbajabiamila.

Truth is, Gbajabiamila’s office does not issue appointments. Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga had pointed out that much in a statement. The matter of appointment is the prerogative of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, which is the clearing house for all appointments made by the President. Even then, the CoS's letterhead and signature were also found to have been forged.

It was the Office of the CoS that first “blew the whistle” about the fake agency after the Nigeria Investment Promotion Council flagged it. Gbajabiamila caused a disclaimer to be placed on Adeyemi following which he was arrested by the police and arraigned in court.

It is instructive that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission to investigate the entire scandal. That is a commendable step. The President also did not leave the duration of the investigation open-ended; he ordered that the probe be concluded within a month. It was also gathered that KPMG may be brought in if there are larger accounting issues to untangle.
Also, whereas the House of Representatives has elected to launch its own investigations into the matter, the Senate has suspended its own probe, rightfully backing the President’s action.

My point is that the investigation and the legal process must run their course. The CoS should not be guillotined, literally. There should be a presumption of innocence until he is proven guilty.
But the more important point is this: even if every allegation against the CoS is false, as it appears to be, the fact that his name and signature could be forged, and used to access government property still suggests some vulnerability in the administrative controls.

All of that has made a reform of the system imperative.
Arresting Adeyemi so he can answer for his serious misdeeds is necessary. However, that would not be sufficient. Stopping there would be akin to treating malaria with paracetamol.

In my view, at least four immediate reforms are required at this point. One is the budget integrity law. No allocation should appear in the Appropriation Act without being scrutinised by the relevant committee and published with a sponsoring MDA, a legal instrument, and a staff list. A “ghost agency” clause should trigger an automatic audit by the Auditor-General.

Secondly, there is a need for appointment verification portal. Every federal appointment letter must be logged on a public, verifiable portal managed by the SGF. MDAs should not accept physical letters without a portal code. That way, forgery becomes instantly detectable.

Thirdly, the Federal Secretariat must have more access control. A forensic audit of all offices, signage, and allocations in the secretariat is desirable. Any office space given in the last three years without SGF/HoS approval should be revoked and investigated.

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Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, highlighted key reforms and progress recorded in the Federal Civil Service under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining major improvements in digitalisation, staff welfare, performance management, transparency, and service delivery aimed at building a more efficient, accountable, and citizen-focused public service.

Highlights:

- Introduced seven strategic war rooms to accelerate implementation of key civil service reform pillars.

- Advanced the digitalisation of the Federal Civil Service, replacing manual processes with real-time digital workflows.

- Improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency through electronic document tracking and faster approvals.

- Eliminated the challenge of missing files through digital records management.

- Enabled citizens to interact with ministries through online submission and tracking portals.

- Strengthened the Performance Management System to improve productivity.

- Expanded staff welfare initiatives and engagement with civil servants.

- Workers benefited from the five-month wage award.

- Implemented improvements in peculiar allowances, duty tour allowances, and other public service benefits.

- Introduced the Exit Benefit Scheme for retiring treasury-funded civil servants.

- Renewed support for housing initiatives and established an Employee Compensation Scheme.

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The PFIPC Scandal and the Urgent Reforms Required

By Tunde Rahman

When Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew walked into Phase III Section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja with a forged letter and emerged with an office, signage, and a semblance of government legitimacy, he did not act alone.

That is the uncomfortable truth of the “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” saga. Adeyemi has been charged with eight counts of fraud and forgery. But the bigger scandal is not one man’s alleged audacity. It is how a non-existent agency got close to N1.3bn in the 2026 budget, secured office space in the heart of government, hosted top government functionaries from Nigeria and abroad, and allegedly operated multiple accounts.

This is not a story about Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila versus Prince Adeyemi. This is a story about systemic failure. And until the system is properly fixed, it is quite probable that the next Adeyemi is somewhere forging another letterhead.

There are several systemic breaches in the saga that public finance analysts and other commentators have already pointed out, but they nonetheless require restating. There is a failure of due diligence in budgeting. The 2026 Appropriation Act contained N1.3bn for the “Presidential Economic Advisory Council/PFIPC”.
The problem, however, is that PFIPC has no legal backing and was never established by the Federal Government.

Top sources in the National Assembly claim the allocation entered “through a backdoor arrangement” without budget defence. For whatever his statement is worth, Adeyemi, in his interview with social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, from his hideout, said he was detained for 23 days while the budget was being prepared. “I did not prepare or defend any budget, and nobody went to defend it on my behalf,” he said. That means the appropriation to the fake agency bypassed the committees that should have asked probing questions such as: "Which agency is this?" What is its mandate? Who are its staff members?

Since the rebirth of democracy over 27 years ago, Nigeria’s budget process has been criticised for “insertions” and “undue inflation”. PFIPC is now the clearest example of why that matters. A ghost agency should not be able to get real money. If the Budget Office, House of Representatives, and Senate all missed this, our first line of fiscal defence needs a long, hard look.

There is also the issue of appointment and office verification. Adeyemi allegedly used a forged appointment letter bearing Gbajabiamila’s purported signature and counterfeit presidential letterhead to present himself as DG. Gbajabiamila’s lawyers insist he has “never had any contact whatsoever with Adeyemi”. Yet somehow, that letter was “accepted at the civil service headquarters without adequate verification”. It secured him an office in the Federal Secretariat for over a year. Up until this month, a sign for PFIPC was still up, directing visitors to the “council’s purported office” inside the Ministry of Health wing.

Just think about that. The administrative hub of the Federal Civil Service could not detect a fake appointment. If letterheads and signatures of top government functionaries are that easy to forge and accept, then no MDA is safe. Tomorrow, it could be a fake NCC or NDDC director. And next week, possibly a fake university VC.

The third system failure is about banking and due diligence. Adeyemi allegedly opened an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the non-existent agency. Adeyemi himself asked the most damning question in a viral video: “The same acclaimed non-existent agency has a domiciliary account, a pounds sterling account and a Treasury Single Account, all domiciled in the Central Bank of Nigeria. Is it even possible to open an account with fictitious documents in a commercial bank in Nigeria today, let alone at the CBN?

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@jarmari01 May Asiwaju Succeed