After offering an early look at the Punch facelift, Tata Motors has now revealed the variant names along with some key features of the updated micro-SUV. The new Punch is set to launch in India on January 13 and will be available in four trims: Smart, Pure, Adventure and Accomplished. Tata has also highlighted some of the key features of each variant, which you can check out below. Also Read: Tata Punch Facelift Revealed Ahead Of January 13 LaunchSmart (Base Variant)6 airbagsLED headlampsDrive modes: City & EcoElectronic Stability Program (ESP)Remote keyless entryTPMSIlluminated logo on steering wheelPureFeatures Over SmartRear AC ventsSteering-mounted controlsFront centre armrestRear defoggerDay & night IRVMAlso Read: Tata Punch Facelift To Get Turbo-Petrol Engine OptionPure+Features Over Pure8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment systemReverse cameraWireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlayCruise controlUSB Type-C fast chargerHeight-adjustable driver seatAlso Read: Tata Punch Facelift Teased Ahead Of Launch On January 13AdventureFeatures Over Pure+360-degree surround view systemBlind view monitorPush-button startRear wiper and washerAuto climate control15-inch hyper-styled wheelsAuto headlampsRain-sensing wipersAccomplishedFeatures Over Adventure16-inch alloy wheels10.24-inch touchscreen infotainment systemLED DRLsInfinity LED taillampsExtended thigh support seatsTouch automatic temperature controlAlso Read: Tata Punch Facelift Spied Again Ahead Of Debut; Previews Updated Rear DesignAccomplished+ S (Top Variant)Features Over Accomplished

He explained that the charge applicable to electronic transfers is a stamp duty, not a tax on deposits or account balances. “When you make transfers from your account to someone else, there is a ₦50 stamp duty that applies. However, if you maintain multiple accounts within the same bank, you are not expected to pay the stamp duty,” Enamudu said. “Before now, both the sender and the receiver bore the burden of the stamp duty. “Once it crosses one financial institution to another, the stamp duty is triggered, even if it is your own account,” he said.

Armed bandits have kidnapped a veteran photojournalist, Malam Umar Usman Iyale, and several other residents in Danhonu II community, Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, triggering renewed fear among residents. Malam Umar, a retired staff member of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna, was abducted from his residence at about 9:00 p.m. on Monday, according to community sources. The abduction has heightened anxiety in Danhonu II, with residents expressing concern over the safety of Malam Umar, who was described as elderly and battling health challenges. Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the incident, saying it has launched an investigation aimed at rescuing the victim unhurt. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, had immediately deployed a team of operatives to track down the abductors and secure the safe release of Malam Umar.

The Chief Executive Officer of RE360 Agent Development Limited, Elisha Olorunda, says Nigeria’s travel industry is grappling with a critical structural gap that continues to expose citizens to fraud, visa denials and financial losses. Speaking on the state of international travel advisory services in the country, Olorunda said the absence of a structured and professional travel consulting ecosystem has weakened Nigeria’s global competitiveness and damaged its international credibility. He said, “Structured travel consulting is not merely an industry upgrade; it is a strategic necessity. That is how travel consulting becomes a national development tool.”RE360 Agent Development Limited, Olorunda’s platform, focuses on training and certifying travel agents, with an emphasis on ethics, international best practices and consumer protection. Olorunda also highlighted the need for strategic partnerships between government agencies and professional travel consulting bodies.

To be offered across six variantsPrices to be announced on 13 JanuaryThe Tata Punch facelift is set to have its prices announced on 13 January 2026. Ahead of this, and following the design reveal, the automaker has announced the variant line-up for the updated Punch. The new Punch will be offered across six variants, namely Pure, Pure+, Adventure, Adventure+, Accomplished, and Accomplished+. This new turbo-petrol motor will be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and is likely to be offered only with the top-spec variants. Upon launch, the new Punch Facelift will continue to rival the Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3, Toyota Taisor, and the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

In this long-term review of the Tata Punch Camo Edition, we share real-world mileage, comfort levels, driving experience, and ownership reality. From daily city use to highway runs, this video reveals how the Punch Camo performs over time and whether it’s truly worth buying beyond the looks.

The management, staff and students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a Part Three medical student of the institution, Timilehin Toromade. Announcing the death on Tuesday in a release signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, and obtained in Osogbo, the management said Toromade was believed to have died in his sleep in the early hours of Tuesday. Giving further details surrounding the incident, the management said Toromade, with matriculation number CLI/2022/133, possibly died after 2 a.m. on Tuesday, as one of his roommates reportedly opened the door for another medical student occupying the same building around that time. In a condolence message, the OAU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simeon Bamire, condoled with the family of the late student, his classmates, colleagues and friends. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his peers and all who knew him.

The federal government’s proposal to operate two separate federal budget cycles simultaneously in 2026 has somewhat exacerbated the dissonance in managing the country’s public finances. The trend continued in 2025, when the capital component of the 2024 budget, which should have ended in December 2024, was extended twice, first to June 2025 and then to December 2025. The implication is that if the President’s request to extend and re-enact the 2025 budget is approved while the 2026 budget is also signed into law, Nigeria will effectively be operating two budget cycles simultaneously. For the 2025 budget, although the government borrowed about N14.1 trillion, total inflows remained insufficient to fully fund the N54.9 trillion budget. Also, the 2026 budget indicates the government’s continued reliance on deficit financing to sustain growth and critical public spending.

Tata Punch Facelift 2026: New Engine OptionsOne of the biggest highlights of the Punch new model is the introduction of a 1.2L turbo-petrol engine, borrowed from the Nexon. Tata Punch Facelift Smart VariantThe Smart variant of the Punch facelift 2026 focuses on safety and essentials. Tata Punch Facelift Pure VariantThe Pure variant adds more comfort and convenience features. Tata Punch Facelift Pure+ VariantThe Pure+ variant introduces modern tech features in the Tata Punch 2026 model. More details on the Tata Punch facelift price, variant-wise engine options and bookings are expected closer to the Tata Punch facelift reveal date on January 13, 2026.

Fenerbahce are stepping up their pursuit of Ademola Lookman and are preparing an opening bid for the Atalanta forward as the Turkish side target another high-profile signing in the January transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “Fenerbahce continue to monitor the situation of Ademola Lookman. The Turkish club are preparing an offer for a paid loan worth €5m, with a purchase option or obligation set at €37m,” the report said. “Atalanta would prefer a permanent transfer, but developments remain possible,” Sport Mediaset added. Any breakthrough in negotiations is likely to hinge on whether Fenerbahce are willing to convert their proposal into a straight transfer or include an obligation to buy under conditions acceptable to Atalanta.

Nigeria’s poverty rate is projected to rise sharply to 62 per cent by 2026, with about 141 million people expected to be living below the poverty line, according to PwC. “Poverty is projected to rise to 62 per cent (141 million people) by 2026, reflecting weak real income growth and lingering inflation effects,” PwC noted. With food inflation remaining elevated, these households are disproportionately exposed to price shocks. The report warned that rising poverty levels pose significant risks to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth prospects. Rising poverty, they warn, could also weaken domestic consumption, limit productivity growth, and place additional pressure on public finances.

Poverty levels in Nigeria are expected to worsen significantly over the next two years, with as many as 141 million Nigerians, representing about 62 per cent of the population, projected to be living in poverty by 2026, according to PwC. PwC noted that weak real income growth, combined with persistently high living costs, is likely to push millions more Nigerians into poverty despite expectations that headline inflation may gradually moderate. The firm estimates that Nigeria’s poverty rate will rise to 62 per cent by 2026, reflecting the compounding effects of sluggish income growth and lingering inflationary pressures. According to the report, most Nigerians are unlikely to see income increases that meaningfully offset rising costs in the near term. As a result, households, particularly those at the lower end of the income spectrum, remain highly vulnerable to economic shocks.

A Lagos State Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a 64-year-old former Lagos State education director, Olawale Solomon Feleti, to two years and five months’ imprisonment for stealing N48,992,271.73. Justice Rahman Oshodi convicted and sentenced Feleti after finding him guilty on a five-count charge of stealing preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The prosecution counsel, Mr A. M. Dambuwa, told the court that the convict dishonestly converted the sum of N48,992,271.73 belonging to Access Bank Plc. The EFCC said the offences were contrary to and punishable under Section 287(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The judge added that if the convict makes full restitution to the bank, Access Bank Plc should formally notify the court.

The federation added that defender Ryan Alebiosu remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from injury. The move to Marrakesh is in line with a new arrangement introduced by CAF for this edition of the tournament. As a result, the Super Eagles are expected to return to their base in Fez after the quarterfinal match and then travel to Rabat should they progress to the semifinals, where they could face either hosts Morocco or Cameroon on January 14. All is good and we are presently at training.”Achor also rejected claims that forward Jerome Akor Adams had left the team camp after the match. “He took permission to go and see his mother who was hospitalized here in Fes, and returned in less than an hour,” he said.

THE belated pardon granted to a farmer, Sunday Jackson, by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, is a plus for justice and fairness. Jackson was arrested and charged with murder at a state high court under Section 221(a) of the Penal Code Laws of Adamawa State 1997. But the Supreme Court, in a judgement on March 7, 2025, upheld the death sentence passed on Jackson by an Adamawa State High Court. A Justice of the Supreme Court in the panel, Helen Ogunwumiju, nailed it with her dissenting judgment. Assuming the Fulani man had killed Jackson, he would have likely escaped, let alone bagging the death sentence.