Ifeanyi Thaddeus Ezeagu, a former coordinator for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has demanded a transparent and independent probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Ezeagu noted that this scandal reveals significant vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s accountability systems and public administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Need for Public Accountability: He argued that Nigerians are owed an explanation regarding how a potentially non-existent agency secured official recognition, office space, and budgetary allocations.

• Support for Investigation: While Ezeagu welcomed President Tinubu’s 30-day investigative directive to the ICPC, he stressed that the inquiry must be impartial and free from political interference.

• Scope of the Probe: He stated the investigation should uncover institutional failures and potential collaborators, rather than just focusing on individuals directly linked to the issue.

• Institutional Reforms: Ezeagu advocated for stronger internal controls, enhanced verification procedures across government departments, and the digitization of institutional records to prevent similar fraud in the future.

• Call for Transparency: He urged the ICPC and the National Assembly to collaborate on a credible investigation, emphasizing that full disclosure of findings is necessary to restore public confidence in governance.

Ezeagu concluded that this controversy should serve as a catalyst for the government to reinforce transparency and accountability, asserting that public trust is essential for rebuilding governance and attracting investment.

Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has called on Nigerians to vote out President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal made this appeal on Wednesday in Sokoto while welcoming Isa Salihu Bashir Kalanjeni, a former Tangaza Local Government Area chairman, back into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Criticism of Governance: Tambuwal blamed the current administration for failing to address the nation’s challenges, specifically highlighting worsening insecurity, such as recent terrorist attacks in Sokoto State and Bodinga, as evidence of poor governance.

• Political Allegations: He claimed the ruling establishment is unsettled by the ADC’s growing influence, alleging that President Tinubu has been “having sleepless nights” due to the party’s strength and the perceived threat posed by Atiku Abubakar.

• The ADC’s Appeal: Tambuwal argued that politicians prioritizing national interest over personal gain choose the ADC, despite the pressure and reluctance associated with leaving the ruling APC.

• Call for Decorum: Commending Kalanjeni for his “heroic” decision to resign from the APC and his elective office, Tambuwal urged ADC members to maintain a disciplined approach by avoiding name-calling, insults, or disrespectful rhetoric.

Tambuwal concluded by urging Nigerians to use democratic and constitutional means to achieve a change in government, asserting that the current administration does not have the best interests of the citizens at heart.

Abiodun Herbert-Durowaye, the Coordinator of the Coalition for Concerned Veterans, has denounced the Federal Government’s decision to set the minimum monthly salary for Nigerian soldiers at ₦100,000, calling the figure significantly insufficient. This review, which increased the minimum pay from ₦49,000, was announced by Minister of Defence Christopher Musa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In response to the announcement, Herbert-Durowaye highlighted several concerns regarding the new pay structure:

• Economic Disconnect: He argued that the salary fails to account for current economic realities, specifically the escalating costs of education, accommodation, and food.

• Inadequate Support: Herbert-Durowaye questioned how ₦100,000 could sustain soldiers who risk their lives to defend the nation and ensure peaceful coexistence.

• Purchasing Power: Using the price of a bag of rice as a reference, he emphasized that inflation has severely diminished the impact of the salary adjustment.

• Call for Reform: He urged the government to implement a more realistic salary scale that appropriately reflects both the inherent risks of military service and the prevailing cost of living.