Afternoon recap: Faleke picks Tinubu’s presidential forms, Lagos debunks Sanwo-Olu’s call for resignation, other top stories

Fresh signals ahead of the 2027 elections emerged after James Faleke obtained presidential nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu, underscoring early political mobilisation within the ruling party.

In Lagos, the state government moved swiftly to dismiss rumours about Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s health and alleged resignation pressure.

Meanwhile, the National Youth Service Corps confirmed the killing of a corps member during a military operation in Abuja, raising fresh concerns about civilian safety.

Elsewhere, businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, disputed reports of a multi-million dollar recovery from her residence, while media mogul, Dele Momodu, decried what he described as sustained attacks on Atiku Abubakar.

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

1. Faleke picks 2027 Presidential forms for Tinubu

James Faleke has picked up the All Progressives Congress Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Faleke, founder of the Tinubu Support Groups, said the move reflects growing support for the president.

Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-faleke-picks-presidential-forms-for-tinubu/

2. Sanwo-Olu in good health, Lagos dismisses call for resignation rumours

The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports claiming Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claims as false and misleading.

Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-in-good-health-lagos-dismisses-call-for-resignation-rumours/

3. NYSC mourns corps member killed in Abuja

The National Youth Service Corps has expressed grief over the death of corps member Abdulsamad Jamiu, who was killed during a military operation in Dei-Dei, Abuja.

The scheme said Jamiu, who was serving in Nasarawa State, was actively contributing to national development before his death.

Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-mourns-corps-member-killed-in-abuja/

4. Only $50,000, N13m found in my house, not $13m – Achimugu

Businesswoman Aisha Achimugu has denied reports that $13m was recovered from her residence during an EFCC raid.

Speaking on television, she said only $50,000 and N13m were found, distancing herself from widely circulated claims.

Read More: https://punchng.com/only-50000-n13m-found-in-my-house-not-13m-achimugu/

5. Dele Momodu laments ‘bullying’ of Atiku, recalls PDP ticket with Obi

Media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has criticised what he described as the “bullying” of Atiku Abubakar, recalling that Peter Obi once ran as his vice-presidential candidate in 2019.

Read More: https://punchng.com/dele-momodu-laments-bullying-of-atiku-recalls-pdp-ticket-with-obi/

6. Indian man digs up sister’s skeleton to claim savings

An unusual incident in Odisha, India, saw an elderly man exhume his late sister’s remains to prove her death and access funds in her bank account.

The man reportedly presented the skeleton at a bank after officials demanded proof of death before releasing about Rs 20,000.

Read More: https://punchng.com/video-indian-man-digs-up-sisters-skeleton-to-claim-savings/