Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has taken on the defense of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who faces an eight-count federal charge involving conspiracy, forgery, impersonation, and the use of falsified presidential documents. Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, had previously alleged that Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, solicited hundreds of millions of naira in bribes regarding his appointment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key aspects of the case include:

• Government Stance: The Presidency and various security agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigeria Police Force, state that Adeyemi was never appointed by President Bola Tinubu and that the council he claims to lead is non-existent.

• Forgery Allegations: The prosecution claims Adeyemi, along with two associates who are currently at large, forged presidential appointment letters, official letterheads, and other State House documents to create a facade of authority.

• The Investigation: The case began after the Office of the Chief of Staff petitioned the police regarding discovered forged letters. Following Adeyemi’s arrest in October 2025, authorities reported recovering various incriminating documents and found that he maintained 34 bank accounts, including one opened at the Central Bank of Nigeria under the name of the purported council.

• Conflicting Accounts: While Adeyemi previously told investigators that an individual named Dolapo Babatunde Tanimola obtained his appointment letter, police investigations confirmed that Tanimola is deceased. Adeyemi continues to challenge the findings, urging for an independent probe and forensic examination of the documents in question.

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the federal government to publicly disclose the beneficiaries of the ₦501 billion bond issued to clear debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). This demand follows reports from the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) that the bond funds have not been fully disbursed, despite earlier government assurances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released by his special assistant on public communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku referenced the recent disclosure by APGC CEO, Dr. Joy Ogaji, that the federal government still owes GenCos approximately ₦6.5 trillion. Atiku described Ogaji’s comment—liking the token payments to “rubbing oil on a crying child’s mouth to imply that he had eaten”—as a perfect reflection of the current administration’s approach: “grand announcements, impressive figures, glossy headlines, and very little substance.“

Atiku characterized the situation as a “crisis of credibility,” questioning why the public is repeatedly asked to celebrate fresh borrowing to resolve problems the government claims it already solved. He challenged the administration to publish a detailed breakdown of all payments made under the ₦501 billion bond, including:

• The names of all GenCos that received payments.

• The specific amounts paid to each beneficiary.

• The dates of these transactions.

• The outstanding balances still owed.

Furthermore, the former vice-president accused the Tinubu administration of relying on “ceremonies” and “headlines” of borrowing rather than addressing the root issues in the power sector. He called for a comprehensive public audit of all power sector intervention funds by oversight bodies, including the National Assembly and the Auditor-General of the Federation.

“Nigerians deserve to know precisely how much has been borrowed, how much has been disbursed, who received the money, and why the debts continue to rise despite repeated claims of settlement,” Atiku stated, emphasizing that public money cannot “disappear into official press statements.“

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau State, has reported a second attack on its facility by armed men within a few weeks. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, was confirmed by the Institute’s Head of Public Affairs, Dr. Osime Samuel, on Thursday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Security Response: Security personnel successfully repelled the attackers after a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.

• Casualties: One of the assailants was neutralized during the exchange, while several others reportedly fled with injuries.

• Safety Status: The attackers failed to breach the Institute’s security perimeter, ensuring that all staff, residents, and Senior Executive Course participants remain safe.

• Ongoing Measures: Security agencies are actively tracking the fleeing suspects, and surveillance around the Institute has been increased.

• Context: This incident follows a previous attack on the institution that resulted in the deaths of three security operatives.

NIPSS has commended the security forces for their prompt and professional response, while urging the public to ignore misinformation and reaffirming its commitment to the safety of all individuals on its premises.