Evening recap: Toluwanisings’ children get scholarships, APC backs Uzodimma, other top stories

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October 29, 2026 6:47 pm

The late gospel artist, Toluwanisings, his wife, Akanbi Elizabeth, and their children…Photo Credit: IG/ Toluwanisings

An Ikirun-born philanthropist and All Peoples Movement senatorial candidate for Osun Central, Ibraheem Luqman, has offered to provide accommodation for the father of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, and scholarships for the deceased’s two children
In other news, the All Progressives Congress in Imo State has insisted that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections
These and many more stories are must-read stories for readers’ consumption
1. Osun philanthropist offers scholarships to Toluwanisings’ children, housing for father
Osun philanthropist and senatorial candidate, Ibraheem Luqman, has offered accommodation to the father of late gospel singer Toluwanisings and scholarships for the singer’s two children.
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2. APC insists Uzodimma remains Imo West candidate despite court ruling
The All Progressives Congress in Imo State insists Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections, despite a Federal High Court judgment recognising former governor Rochas Okorocha as the winner of the party’s senatorial primary.
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3. Nigerian makes US Most Wanted List over $1m fraud
Nigerian national Onoriode Ezewu has been named on the United States Department of Labour’s first-ever Most Wanted List over allegations linked to money laundering and fraudulent unemployment benefit claims exceeding $1m.
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4. Okorocha hails court victory over Uzodimma in Imo senatorial ticket row
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has described the Federal High Court judgment on the APC’s Imo West senatorial ticket as a victory for the judiciary, democracy and the Nigerian Constitution.
Read the full story: https:/https://punchng.com/okorocha-hails-court-victory-over-uzodimma-in-imo-senatorial-ticket-row/
5. Court nullifies Uzodimma’s Senate ticket

A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the recognition of Governor Hope Uzodimma as the APC’s candidate for Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 elections and ordered INEC to publish Rochas Okorocha’s name as the party’s candidate.
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/https://punchng.com/breaking-court-nullifies-uzodimmas-senate-ticket/

Gilbert Ekugbe
Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

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