By By Elizabeth Ugbo
Nigeria’s political and sporting scenes dominate headlines this Friday, November 13, 2026. The Flamingos celebrate a historic World Cup victory, while INEC prepares for the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, police investigate an attack on Peter Obi’s supporters. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar also condemns xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
1. Flamingos Make History, Win 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final to secure the championship.
The victory makes Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Seventeen-year-old captain Harmony Chidi led the team to the historic triumph.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigerian women’s football and African football.
2. Police, Reps Probe Obi Town Hall Disruption
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
The incident occurred during a town hall meeting organised for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Oregun, Lagos.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has established an ad hoc committee to investigate political violence.
The committee will examine attacks on political gatherings and disruptions of political activities nationwide.
It will also investigate reported incidents ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Read more: https://punchng.com/police-reps-probe-obi-town-hall-disruption/
3. 2027 Elections: INEC Schedules Nationwide Mock Poll for November 28
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a nationwide mock accreditation and voting exercise.
The exercise will take place on November 28, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
INEC plans to test upgrades to its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).
The commission will also assess its electronic results transmission system.
The exercise aims to test the technology and identify possible challenges before the general elections.
Meanwhile, INEC has commenced distributing non-sensitive election materials to some states.
The preparations form part of the commission’s activities ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
4. South Africa Betrays Mandela’s Legacy Through Xenophobia, Says Tuggar
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has condemned xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other black Africans in South Africa.
He described the hostility as a betrayal of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
According to Tuggar, the attacks contradict the African liberation struggles against colonialism and racial oppression.
He spoke on Thursday during The Bridge Club’s 2026 end-of-year event in Lagos.
The event took place at the Continental Hotel, where Tuggar served as chairman.
He stressed the importance of African unity and the historical struggles that brought African nations together.
Read more: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-safrica-betrays-mandelas-legacy-says-tuggar/
5. Flamingos Captain Harmony Chidi Reveals Mother’s Initial Opposition to Football Career
Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi has shared the challenges she faced while pursuing her football career.
The 17-year-old revealed that her mother initially opposed her ambition to become a footballer.
Following her father’s early death, her mother wanted her to get married instead.
However, Chidi continued pursuing her football dreams and eventually captained Nigeria to a historic World Cup victory.
Her achievement highlights her determination and resilience despite the challenges she faced.
These stories remain among the major developments attracting attention across Nigeria this morning.
