The Senate is expected to address the controversy surrounding the N1.3 billion allocation to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Act as plenary resumes on Tuesday.

Investigations revealed that a forged appointment letter bearing a falsified signature of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila was accepted at the Civil Service Headquarters without adequate verification, securing Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Mathew an office at the Federal Secretariat and giving the agency legitimacy for over a year.

The N1.3bn allocation was reportedly approved without Adeyemi or any official appearing before the Senate Committee to defend the budget. Multiple government institutions, including the Budget Office, the House of Representatives, and the Civil Service Headquarters, failed to conduct due diligence.

SERAP has demanded documents on the allocation, while opposition parties and civil society are calling for an independent investigation. Adeyemi is due to appear in court on July 27.

Key Points:

The scandal exposes systemic failures across multiple government institutions
A forged appointment letter bypassed multiple bureaucratic safeguards
The N1.3bn budget allocation was approved without proper oversight
Opposition parties and civil society are demanding accountability
Senior lawyers say Gbajabiamila should not be charged based on sentiment alone

The Senate will address the controversy on Tuesday. Adeyemi is due in court on July 27. Nigerians await accountability and transparency.

Sources: Punch, Senate

Concerns are mounting over the welfare of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo and Borno States on May 15, 2026, who have now spent at least 54 days in captivity enduring harsh forest conditions amid persistent heavy rainfall.

In Oyo State, at least 39 pupils and seven teachers were abducted from three schools in Oriire LGA, with one teacher, Michael Oyedokun, beheaded in a video released by the terrorists.

In Borno State, suspected ISWAP terrorists abducted about 50 pupils from Central Primary School in Mussa village. A pediatrician warned that the children are at risk of pneumonia, malaria, hypothermia, and other life-threatening illnesses.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, assured that troops are making significant progress toward rescuing the victims. Six students have been rescued in Borno.

Key Points:

Children as young as 4 are exposed to harsh weather without shelter
Health experts warn of pneumonia, malaria, and hypothermia risks
One teacher has been beheaded; one pupil reportedly died in captivity
Security forces are conducting special operations in Old Oyo National Park
The Oyo State Police assure that victims will be rescued “unhurt”

The military says it is making significant progress. Families and the nation continue to pray for the safe return of the abducted children and teachers.

Sources: Daily Post, PM News