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1. 2027: INEC fixes November 28 for mock accreditation, voting Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   INEC has fixed November 28, 2026, for a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise to test its upgraded BVAS and e-transmission systems for 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-fixes-november-28-for-mock-accreditation-voting/

2. Reps threaten action as ministers shun research fund hearing Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The House of Reps has threatened to report ministers who shunned a public hearing on a bill to establish a National Research and Innovation Development Fun Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-action-as-ministers-shun-research-fund-hearing/

3. So This Happened (EP 442): Seyi Tinubu gives woman cash after declaring support for his father Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has sparked reactions after a video showed him giving cash to a woman in Kebbi who declared support for his fath Read More: https://punchng.com/so-this-happened-ep-442-seyi-tinubu-gives-woman-cash-after-declaring-support-for-his-father/

4. Husband, family demand justice over woman’s death in Lagos church Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The family of a woman who died during a church service in Lagos is demanding justice, questioning why she was taken to a mortuary instead of a hospital. Read More: https://punchng.com/husband-family-demand-justice-over-womans-death-in-lagos-church/

5. Nigeria-China trade rises 35% to $17.4bn in six months Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Trade between Nigeria and China rose by 35% to $17.4bn in the first half of 2026, with Nigeria’s exports to the Asian country increasing by 81% to $2.25bn. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-china-trade-rises-35-to-17-4bn-in-six-months/

6. Mercedes to halt German investments, considers plant closures Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Mercedes-Benz announced it will halt all investment in its German sites and is considering plant closures amid high costs and competition from China. Read More: https://punchng.com/mercedes-to-halt-german-investments-considers-plant-closures/

7. Alice Huang tied to Nvidia’s biggest Chinese competitor CNBC · 12 Nov 2026

   The woman with whom Jensen Huang reportedly had a relationship also owned stakes in companies that provided computing power to Huawei, a key Nvidia competitor.

8. IDF begins establishing 'attack battalions' ahead of next ground operations in Gaza, Lebanon Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   The pilot program will begin next week in the 215th Fire Brigade, which has killed approximately 3,000 terrorists since the start of the war.

9. Former CEO Jensen Huang conducted extramarital affair with second Nvidia employee, sources say Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

   The revelation follows two other extramarital affairs that led to his resignation Thursday. Reuters is not naming the second employee., and attempts to reach the woman were not successful.

10. Save the Children UK decides not to adopt IHRA antisemitism definition despite review’s advice Jerusalem Post · 12 Nov 2026

    An independent review commissioned by the charity in 2024 recommended adopting the IHRA definition, but its leadership decided against it, a senior official said.