Tinubu under pressure as fake Nigerian government agency sparks political storm

A bogus federal agency in Nigeria, allocated 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget, has caused a major political uproar ahead of the January elections. President Tinubu ordered an investigation after the fictitious body received funding and office space, reigniting concerns about corruption. The scandal came to light when the president’s chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, reported a forgery of his signature to the police. This incident underscores the deep-seated issues of corruption that could impact voter trust and the upcoming election's integrity.