Public Rebuke: Isaac Fayose has publicly called on his elder brother, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, to reject his recent appointment as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and instead allow his son to take the position.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Below His Stature: In a video posted to Instagram, the younger Fayose argued that the chairmanship of a parastatal is an insufficient role for someone of his brother’s political standing, contrasting it with ambassadorial appointments given to others.

• Suspect Timing: Isaac Fayose suggested the appointment, announced by the Presidency, was a “Greek gift” timed to coincide with a recent visit from opposition figure Peter Obi, implying a political motive behind the offer.

• Private Business Priority: He reminded the public that his brother had previously vowed to focus solely on his private businesses and refrain from accepting government positions after leaving office as governor.

• Opposition Confidence: Moving beyond the family matter, Isaac Fayose expressed strong confidence that the opposition is positioned to win the 2027 general elections, claiming they currently command significant popular support.

MDCAN Inquiry: The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has summoned Dr. Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, regarding allegations that he issued a false medical report for his patient.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• ICPC Charges: This development follows the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filing four criminal counts against Dr. Abubakar, a consultant radiation oncologist at the National Hospital, Abuja.

• Alleged Forgery: The anti-graft agency accuses Dr. Abubakar of knowingly creating a fake report, dated June 10, 2026, titled “Medical Report and Expert Opinion for Urgent Medical Intervention,” intended to support El-Rufai’s bail application in a separate criminal case.

• Independent Verification: Sources indicate the ICPC consulted MDCAN leadership before initiating proceedings and had the document verified by four independent medical experts—three in Nigeria and one in the U.S.—who all allegedly confirmed it was fraudulent.

• Abuse of Office: The charges against Dr. Abubakar include giving false information to mislead a public officer, abusing his position to issue the disputed report, and conspiring with a Commissioner for Oaths.

• Hospital Disavows Report: Prosecution documents reveal that the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Prof. Raji Mahmud, is expected to testify that the facility did not authorize the report and that it was issued without following proper procedures or conducting a medical examination.

Legislative Summons: The House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has summoned Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and other top officials to account for the council’s operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Focus on Irregularities: Lawmakers are demanding an explanation from Akume regarding how the PFIPC secured office space within the Federal Secretariat despite significant questions concerning its legal establishment.

• Key Officials Called: Besides the SGF, the panel has ordered the Minister of Finance, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Director-General of the Budget Office to appear on July 21 to clarify their roles in the council’s creation and funding.

• Conflicting Testimonies: The investigation intensified following testimonies from the Head of the Civil Service, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, who stated her office never approved the space, accommodation, or staff for the PFIPC, and from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which confirmed the council opened two dormant accounts following clearance from the Accountant-General’s office.

• Commitment to Transparency: Committee Chairman Yusuf Gagdi has pledged a thorough investigation into the council’s entire framework—from its initial existence and office allocation to its bank accounts and inclusion in the national budget—to ensure due process was followed.