Fresh political and regulatory battles are unfolding as the All Progressives Congress risks a face-off with the Independent National Electoral Commission over its revised list of senatorial candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Presidency is also facing renewed scrutiny after the Federal Government prosecuted the alleged head of a fake presidential agency, while the Central Bank revoked the licences of 46 microfinance banks for regulatory breaches, and other interesting top stories that made the news this morning.
Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds.
Post-primary row: INEC, APC may clash over official Senate list
The APC may be heading for a dispute with INEC after restoring six serving senators and revising the outcome of its National Assembly primaries across nine states. The electoral commission warned that it would reject any candidate whose name does not match the results of primaries monitored and uploaded by INEC, raising uncertainty over the party’s revised nominations.
Read here: https://punchng.com/post-primary-row-inec-apc-may-clash-over-official-senate-list/
Fake agency scandal: Presidency faces heat as FG prosecutes controversial DG
The Presidency has come under fresh scrutiny following the prosecution of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly operated a fictitious government agency, forged a presidential appointment letter and maintained dozens of bank accounts linked to non-existent government bodies.
Read here: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-scandal-presidency-faces-heat-as-fg-prosecutes-controversial-dg/
CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks over breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks, citing their failure to comply with key regulatory requirements. The revocation, which took effect from July 1, followed the approval of CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso.
Read here: https://punchng.com/full-list-cbn-revokes-licences-of-46-microfinance-banks-over-breaches/
PSC names 13 new AIGs, clears 93 police promotions
The Police Service Commission approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers after written examinations and oral interviews. The promotions include 13 Commissioners of Police elevated to Assistant Inspectors General, alongside several Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and Chief Superintendents moving to higher ranks.
Read here: https://punchng.com/psc-names-13-new-aigs-clears-93-police-promotions/#offcanvasExample
Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson. Okonkwo announced the appointment on X, thanking Atiku for the confidence reposed in him, weeks after publicly criticising the ADC’s vice-presidential choice for the 2027 election.
Read here: https://punchng.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/#
Lagos flood: Residents fault Air Force fence, blocked drainage
Residents of Ayinke Street in Shogunle, Oshodi, blamed a collapsed Air Force perimeter fence and blocked drainage channels for severe flooding that destroyed household property, damaged vehicles and disrupted businesses.
Read here: https://punchng.com/lagos-flood-residents-fault-air-force-fence-blocked-drainage/
