President Tinubu Gifts Nigeria’s Victorious Flamingos N100m Savings Bonds Each After Beating Japan

According to punch news on Thursday, 12 ,November, 2026, several major developments have attracted attention across Nigeria, ranging from President Bola Tinubu’s reward for the victorious Flamingos to a fresh court decision in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership crisis.

Here are five important stories making headlines.

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, with Federal Government Savings Bonds worth ₦100 million each following their World Cup triumph against Japan.

According to PUNCH, the team’s coach received a savings certificate worth the same amount, while members of the technical crew were given ₦50 million each in cash.

The reward recognises the team’s achievement and contribution to Nigerian football.

Court Rejects Nafiu Bala’s ADC Resignation Letter

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that a disputed resignation letter allegedly written by former ADC Deputy National Chairman Nafiu Bala was not genuine.

Justice Peter Lifu reportedly identified significant differences between the signature on the disputed letter and those appearing on Bala’s sworn statements.

The court consequently rejected the document as proof that Bala had voluntarily resigned, marking another development in the party’s ongoing leadership dispute.

Only Three Officials Can Speak For Tinubu’s Campaign

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has restricted the number of officials authorised to speak on its behalf.

According to PUNCH, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila announced that only Abdulaziz Yari, Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake and Minister of Information Mohammed Idris were authorised to speak for the campaign.

The decision followed controversy surrounding spokesperson Alwan Hassan’s television appearance, during which attempts to demonstrate the functionality of Nigeria’s 112 emergency number were unsuccessful.

Ooni, Olubadan And Other Traditional Rulers Meet In Ibadan

Prominent traditional rulers from South-West Nigeria held a closed-door meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Ibadan.

Those present included the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Discussions reportedly covered security, economic development and the 2027 general elections.

SDP Appoints Yunusa Tanko As Presidential Campaign Coordinator

The Social Democratic Party has appointed Yunusa Tanko, former spokesperson for Peter Obi and immediate past National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, as National Coordinator of its Presidential Campaign Council.

He was unveiled at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja during the inauguration of the campaign council.

His appointment represents another development ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

These developments highlight the political, sporting and institutional issues attracting attention across Nigeria.

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