…expected to resolve by describing appointment letters and other documents linked to the controversy as forged before any inquiry had begun. As the statement put it, “The investigation must be allowed to independently determine whether the documents were forged, improperly issued, fraudulently obtained, or lawfully issu…

…their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition. The defending world champions looked set for a shock Round of 16 exit in Atlanta on Tuesday before producing a stunning late comeback. Trailing 2-0 with just 11 minutes remaining, Argentina ral…

…and on the brink of a place in the last eight for the first time but there was further controversy in added time, after Cristian Romero and Lionel Messi had brought the champions level. In the build-up to Argentina’s winner scored by Enzo Fernandez, Egypt believe they should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pu…

…star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The latest incident comes just days after another racism controversy at the tournament involving France captain Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe condemned comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France’s victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16, describing her remarks as “despicable…

…suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium after a match overshadowed by the Folarin Balogun controversy. Tournament favourites France edged Paraguay 1-0 to reach the last eight, while Argentina produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, with Messi once again proving decisive. Norway delivered on…

…exits of Canada and Mexico. The build-up to the game in Seattle was overshadowed by controversy after forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play despite being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina last week. It emerged that the bombshell ruling followed a personal call by President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni…

…in shock, but we have moved her away," the resident said. The development comes amid controversy surrounding the purported PFIPC, which the presidency has described as a fictitious agency. Adeyemi is facing charges bordering on alleged forgery, impersonation and related offences over his purported appointment as direct…

…the legendary k-leg. If you expect Long Range to serve as an undertaker in the raging controversy surrounding the metamorphosis of a non-existing office to a ghost agency and the ultimate transmutation into a key office of government, I may have to disappoint you. This is not because of a reported court case, which is…

Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications Minister, has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle over his reform agenda In a sharply worded letter, dated Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Mal…

…of the alleged N1.3 billion “ghost agency” scandal, resurfaced online on Monday as controversy over the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) deepened. The development came as the office signage directing visitors to the council’s purported office remained mounted at the Federal Secretar…

…Balogun remains eligible to play despite his red card, and why the ruling has sparked controversy across the football world. The normal rule The FIFA World Cup Regulations are straightforward. If a player receives a direct red card, he is automatically suspended for the team's next match. The regulations state: "If a p…

…deliver even greater value to Nigeria," the statement said. Expressing concern over the controversy surrounding proposed changes to corps members' uniforms, the group said the debate underscored the need for broader consultations. "It is telling that what was introduced as a comprehensive reform quickly became a nation…

…the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. The opposition party said the controversy leaves the Presidency facing two equally damaging possibilities. If its own account is correct, it points to a catastrophic failure of government safeguards after an alleged impostor gained access to the highest levels of…

…- The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has described the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body. In a statement issued on Sunday,…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Presidency to provide a full account of the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, saying the matter has gone beyond one individual and has become a test of the Federal Government's transparency and accountability. The movemen…

…ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku further linked the allegations to the recent controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing both issues as evidence of what he termed a pattern of fiscal opacity. He argued that while Nigerians had been subjected to economic…

The IMF disclosure came amid controversy over the alleged PFIPC, following claims that the body operated within government circles despite the Presidency insisting that no such agency was created by President Bola Tinubu. The controversy has generated calls from opposition figures and civil society groups for a compreh…

By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual and has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government. This was conta…

…Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former vice president said the controversy had moved beyond ordinary forgery allegations into a full-blown crisis of institutional credibility, and that many Nigerians seeking public sector appointments may have been duped through a racket that enjoyed official prot…

…for the suspension of Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, describing him as the "number one suspect" in the matter. Speaking on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily on Friday, Dalung argued that no meaningfu…

…care of myself.” Gbajabiamila: I’m sick, on medication – Adeyemi breaks silence on PFIPC controversy

The All Progressives Congress may trigger fresh controversy over its 2027 National Assembly primaries after restoring six serving senators to the party's ticket, despite the earlier declaration of other aspirants as winners, The PUNCH has learnt. The reversal, which affected nine states, came as the Independent Nationa…

…Secretary, Prof. Jerry Chukwuokolo, recalled that the proposed concession had generated controversy over issues of transparency, inadequate consultation, labour concerns, contract duration and the sustainability of private funding for such a strategic national asset. The group expressed concern that despite the unresol…

…the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, before taking any decision on the controversy surrounding the registration status of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. INEC's position came as the African Democratic Congress accused President Bola Tinubu of using state institutions to weaken opposition parties, warn…

Chairman of Yewa Football Academy, Mojeed Ibrahim, described the incident as "a troubling moment for Nigerian football," insisting that the match ended because FC Ebedei elected to leave the pitch