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1. 2027: PDP, NRM seek greater women’s representation Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The PDP and NRM have called for increased participation of women in politics and leadership positions ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pdp-nrm-seek-greater-womens-representation/

2. 2027: INEC holds mock presidential poll Nov 28 Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The Independent National Electoral Commission will hold a nationwide mock presidential poll on November 28, 2026, to test its BVAS and e-transmission syste Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-holds-mock-presidential-poll-nov-28/

3. Tinubu, 2027 and the price of losing trusted journalism Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   An opinion on the crisis facing Nigerian journalism ahead of the 2027 election, urging President Tinubu to support the press against economic hardship. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-2027-and-the-price-of-losing-trusted-journalism/

4. Ojukwu: Release remanded journalist now! Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   An editorial calling for the immediate release of FIJ journalist Daniel Ojukwu, who was remanded over cyberstalking charges for his investigative reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/ojukwu-release-remanded-journalist-now/

5. FERMA engages 50 youths to maintain Sokoto roads Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency has engaged 50 youths in Sokoto State to maintain federal roads under its Operation Safeguard the Road programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/ferma-engages-50-youths-to-maintain-sokoto-roads/

6. Bauchi, UNICEF move to tackle poor facilities in schools Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Bauchi State and UNICEF have launched a five-star WASH initiative to address inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in schools across the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-unicef-move-to-tackle-poor-facilities-in-schools/

7. Nasarawa youths donate school Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   A youth group, the Kilema Youth Development Association Lafia, has donated a school to the Kilema community in Nasarawa to promote Islamic and conventional Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-youths-donate-school/

8. Kebbi gov creates two districts, upgrades four village heads Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of two new districts and the elevation of four village heads in the Zuru Emirate. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-creates-two-districts-upgrades-four-village-heads/

9. Bauchi varsity union threatens strike over unpaid pension arrears Punch · 13 Nov 2026

   The ASUU branch at Sa’adu Zungur University has threatened to embark on another strike over the Bauchi State Government’s failure to pay pension arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-varsity-union-threatens-strike-over-unpaid-pension-arrears/

10. US, Nasarawa spend N7bn on 1.8m mosquito nets Punch · 13 Nov 2026

    The US and Nasarawa State governments have committed over N7bn to procure and distribute 1.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to fight malaria. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-nasarawa-spend-n7bn-on-1-8m-mosquito-nets/