Evening recap: Adeboye ordered illicit funds returned, Tinubu rallies in Rivers, Ogun replies Afod, other top stories

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Photo: EFCC

Saturday’s news cycle featured several major developments, from the EFCC’s revelation about billions of naira in illicit donations returned on the orders of RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to the Federal Government’s cancellation of admissions into some programmes of the National Teachers’ Institute.

There were also developments in politics, security, education and sports, including President Bola Tinubu’s comments on the Rivers political crisis and the Ogun State Government’s response to Nollywood actor Kunle Afod’s criticism of emergency services following a road accident.

If you missed some of today’s headlines, here are five major stories you should catch up on, alongside other notable developments.

1. Adeboye ordered refund of billions in illicit donations — EFCC boss

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, ordered the refund of billions of naira donated to a church project after the funds were traced to proceeds of crime.

Olukoyede said Adeboye directed the immediate return of the money within 24 hours after the church was alerted to its alleged criminal source. The EFCC boss, who disclosed this while addressing RCCG workers ahead of the church’s annual Holy Ghost Congress, also warned church leaders against accepting suspicious donations and urged religious institutions to maintain transparent financial records. The donor, specific church project and exact amount were not disclosed.

Read more here: https://punchng.com/adeboye-ordered-refund-of-billions-in-illicit-donations-efcc-boss/

2. FG cancels 2026 NTI admissions, halts degree programmes

The Federal Government has cancelled all admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute’s National Certificate in Education and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session over regulatory breaches involving admissions, accreditation and university affiliations.

The Federal Ministry of Education also directed the institute to discontinue all university affiliations and degree-awarding arrangements, warning prospective students and parents against seeking admission into the affected programmes or making payments. However, the government said existing students, particularly those in the NCE II–IV Distance Learning Studies, would be protected, subject to comprehensive accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Read more here: https://punchng.com/fg-cancels-2026-nti-admissions-halts-degree-programmes/

3. Ogun counters Kunle Afod, says ambulance arrived 10 minutes after crash

The Ogun State Government has disputed Nollywood actor Kunle Afod’s claim that there was no emergency response for about 20 minutes after a road accident at Saapade, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The government said a passerby reported the accident at an FRSC point in Ogere at 12:18pm, while an ambulance and FRSC personnel arrived at the scene at 12:28pm. It also explained that victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, while those with more serious injuries were conveyed to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. The government accused the actor of politicising the incident, a claim that formed part of its response to his public criticism.

Read more here: https://punchng.com/ogun-counters-kunle-afod-says-ambulance-arrived-10-minutes-after-crash/

4. Lawyer who defended Tupac’s killer dies at 55

Michael Sanft, the American lawyer who represented Duane Keith ‘Keffe D’ Davis in the murder trial of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, has died at the age of 55.

Sanft was reportedly found dead in Las Vegas on Friday, November 6. His death came months after Davis was convicted of first-degree murder over his role in the fatal shooting of Shakur in 1996 and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. The cause of the lawyer’s death had not been disclosed as of the time of the report. Sanft had reportedly filed a notice of appeal challenging Davis’s conviction.

Read more here: https://punchng.com/lawyer-who-defended-tupacs-killer-dies-at-55/

5. Tinubu commends Wike, hails Fubara for embracing peace, reconciliation

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to infrastructure development, while commending Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for embracing reconciliation following the prolonged political crisis in the state.

Speaking at the Rainbow Coalition presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Tinubu described Fubara’s decision to embrace peace as a demonstration of maturity and respect for the wisdom of elders. He also described Wike as a development partner of his administration. The Rivers political crisis, which began in 2023, had resulted in divisions in the state House of Assembly, legal battles and a state of emergency declared by the President in March 2025. Fubara also pledged that Rivers would deliver at least three million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

Read more here: https://punchng.com/tinubu-commends-wike-hails-fubara-for-embracing-peace-reconciliation/

Other notable mentions

Here are some other developments from today’s coverage that are also worth your attention:

EPL: Arsenal edge Hull City 1-0 to extend lead at top: Arsenal secured a narrow victory over Hull City to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League. https://punchng.com/epl-arsenal-edge-hull-city-1-0-to-extend-lead-at-top/

Flamingos face Japan in historic U-17 World Cup final: Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team are preparing for a historic showdown against Japan in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. https://punchng.com/preview-flamingos-face-japan-in-historic-u-17-womens-world-cup-final/

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