Legal practitioner Jiti Ogunye has cautioned against demanding the resignation of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila regarding allegations surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), arguing that such an exit would be more harmful to the pursuit of justice than his continued service.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Lack of Basis for Resignation: Ogunye stated that there is no factual or legal justification for Gbajabiamila to step down, noting that he has not been charged with or indicted for any offense.

• Presumption of Innocence: He emphasized that the Chief of Staff is entitled to the constitutional presumption of innocence and warned against the trend of convicting public officials in the court of public opinion before investigations are complete.

• Integrity of Investigation: According to Ogunye, resignation should only be considered if a public official’s presence is actively obstructing an investigation or compromising its integrity.

• Allegations of Fraud: Ogunye alleged that the claimant, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, forged government documents—including an Act of Parliament and a gazette—to create a “fictitious” agency designed to deceive investors and financial institutions.

• Defense of the Chief of Staff: He dismissed claims that Gbajabiamila benefited from the scheme, reiterating that the Chief of Staff has maintained he has no dealings with the claimant and had previously issued a public disclaimer regarding the matter.

Ultimately, Ogunye stressed that serious allegations must be subjected to due process and thorough investigation rather than resulting in forced resignations based on unproven accusations.

Beşiktaş has officially refuted rumors suggesting that Mohamed Salah has agreed to join the Turkish club, labeling such claims as entirely false.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Official Denial: The club issued a strong statement dismissing the reports, characterizing them as “purely products of imagination” and noting that no transfer negotiations have taken place.

• Criticism of Reporting: Beşiktaş specifically condemned Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, accusing him of repeatedly misleading the public by spreading fabricated transfer news regarding the club.

• Agent’s Clarification: Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, also disputed the speculation on , stating that he does not know where the 34-year-old will play next season and emphasizing that it is not their practice to engage in discussions with clubs Salah has no interest in joining.

• Current Status: Following his departure from Liverpool at the end of last season, Salah is currently a free agent and recently represented Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Fan Guidance: Beşiktaş has urged supporters to ignore all unverified reports and rely solely on information released through the club’s official communication channels.

Activist Aisha Yesufu has voiced concerns regarding the recent forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, cautioning that “selective justice is equally injustice”. While she commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for securing the final forfeiture order on July 15, 2026, she emphasized that this action should be viewed as only the “tip of the iceberg” regarding media reports on corruption.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Call for Consistency: Yesufu urged the anti-graft agency to expand its efforts and pursue other politicians involved in financial-related cases.

• Avoiding Political Bias: She stressed that the EFCC’s capacity to investigate should not be restricted to individuals who have fallen out of favor with those currently in power.

• Upholding the Rule of Law: She argued that for the rule of law to be sacrosanct, the commission must avoid selective enforcement, which she equates to injustice.

The forfeiture order, granted by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, was based on the finding that the properties were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities rather than acquired through legitimate income. The court’s decision relied on Section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act.