Afternoon recap : Babachir seeks probe of ‘fake’ agency, Army detains terrorist commanders, and other top stories

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has called for a judicial inquiry, alleging the controversy points to a much wider institutional racket. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army confirmed the surrender and detention of two senior terrorist commanders in Borno, while First Lady Oluremi Tinubu renewed calls for home gardening after harvesting vegetables from her garden at the Presidential Villa.

In sports, a Paraguayan senator threatened legal action against France captain Kylian Mbappé following their World Cup row, while veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor shared his emotional 18-year journey to parenthood.

Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds.

1. PFIPC scandal: Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal suspects ‘big racket’ behind ‘fake’ agency’s budget code

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has called for a judicial inquiry into the alleged fake Presidential Fiscal and Infrastructure Projects Council.

Read here: https://punchng.com/pfipc-scandal-ex-sgf-babachir-lawal-suspects-big-racket-behind-fake-agencys-budget-code/

2. Oluremi Tinubu harvests vegetables from Villa garden, shares produce with staff

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu harvested fresh vegetables, including spinach, waterleaf and fluted pumpkin, from her garden at the Presidential Villa. She also shared the produce with staff while urging Nigerians to embrace home gardening as part of efforts to improve food security through the Every Home A Garden initiative.

Read here: https://punchng.com/photos-oluremi-tinubu-harvests-vegetables-from-villa-garden-shares-produce-with-staff/

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Army detains senior terrorist leaders after surrender in Borno

3. Army detains senior terrorist leaders after surrender in Borno

The Nigerian Army announced that two senior terrorist commanders surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State and are now in military custody.

Read here: https://punchng.com/army-detains-senior-terrorist-leaders-after-surrender-in-borno/

4. Paraguayan senator demands apology from Mbappé, threatens legal action

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappé following their public exchange after the World Cup Round of 16 clash between France and Paraguay.

Read here: https://punchng.com/paraguayan-senator-demands-apology-from-mbappe-threatens-legal-action/

5. I waited 18 years before welcoming twins – Nollywood star Ricardo Agbor

Veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has revealed that he and his wife waited 18 years before becoming parents to twins. Reflecting on the emotional journey, Agbor said faith, patience and unwavering commitment to his marriage helped them through nearly two decades of waiting.

Read here: https://punchng.com/i-waited-18-years-before-welcoming-twins-nollywood-star-ricardo-agbor/

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