AFCON 25: Nigeria, Egypt fight for survival as round of 16 continues
The knockout stage of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is gathering momentum, with four teams already through to the quarter-finals as the Round of 16 continues. So far, Senegal, Mali, Morocco and Cameroon have booked their places in the quarter-finals. Attention now turns to the remaining Round of 16 fixtures scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The AFCON 2025 quarter-finals will be played on Friday, January 9, and Saturday, January 10, with the final set for January 18 at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Teams qualified for the quarter-finals so far:SenegalMaliMoroccoCameroonConfirmed quarter-final fixtures:
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January 05, 2026 12:22 UTC
Important Details Revealed! » MotorOctane
Tata has officially revealed the upcoming Punch facelift in a teaser, giving us a glimpse of a few very exciting changes. So, here are all the details of the upcoming Tata Punch. Tata Punch Facelift Teased! Like the Nexon, the Punch facelift does not get connected DRL like the Punch EV. Tata Punch Facelift FeaturesTata never holds back on features in its cars, and the Punch facelift will surely get a similar treatment.
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January 05, 2026 11:58 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift to Get Turbo-Petrol Engine Option: Here's What to Expect
Tata Punch facelift will feature a new 1.2L turbo-petrol engine with a six-speed manual and will launch in India on 13 January 2026. Tata Motors will unveil the Tata Punch facelift on January 13, 2026, and this update brings a change many car buyers have been waiting for. A recent teaser confirms the i-Turbo badge on the tailgate, clearly pointing to a new turbo-petrol engine for the micro-SUV. Also Read: Upcoming Tata Punch CNG Facelift Spied Testing with Significant UpgradesThe Tata Punch i-Turbo is expected to be priced between Rs 10–11 lakh ex-showroom. The Punch facelift will launch on 13 January, with test drives and deliveries expected soon after.
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January 05, 2026 11:25 UTC
LSSTF thanks donors, pledges stronger security partnership in 2026
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has opened the year with a strong message of appreciation and renewed partnership, commending its donors and corporate partners for their extraordinary commitment to the security and stability of Lagos State throughout 2025. Your contributions, Ogunsan observed, “over the past year represented far more than financial support. They reflected trust, shared responsibility and a collective commitment to safeguarding lives, property and the economic vitality of Lagos State. Looking ahead to 2026, the Fund expressed optimism about consolidating gains recorded in the past year, deepening strategic partnerships and welcoming new donors who share its vision of a secure, resilient and investor-friendly Lagos State. “We are confident that, together, we can sustain the gains recorded and respond effectively to emerging security challenges in the year ahead,” Ogunsan added.
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January 05, 2026 11:22 UTC
Army arrests 13-member gang, recovers rifles in Delta raid
Troops of the Nigerian Army, under 63 Brigade/Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have arrested a 13-member criminal gang and recovered 13 pump-action rifles during a coordinated operation in Oshimili North Local Council of Delta State. In a statement, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, said the arrests followed a series of follow-up operations after the initial raids. Further search operations in the area led to the recovery of eight additional pump-action rifles at Umuisiagba, bringing the total number of weapons seized to 13. “All suspects and recovered arms have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the statement said. He reassured residents of Delta State and neighbouring communities of the brigade’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
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January 05, 2026 11:22 UTC
Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026, a club statement revealed. The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of his duties amid growing dissatisfaction with the team’s performances and recent comments that exposed internal tensions at Old Trafford. At this stage, Manchester United are expected to name an interim manager while preparations begin for identifying a permanent replacement. Darren Fletcher inA release later on the club website noted that former club star, Darren Fletcher will take over the team’s next game against Burnley. He said, “Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Head Coach of Manchester United.
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January 05, 2026 11:12 UTC
2026 Tata Punch Facelift To Have Turbo-petrol Engine! Latest Teaser Confirms THESE Features…
After confirming a full design overhaul, along with some key details, Tata Motors has dropped another teaser for the Punch facelift, this time around confirming that it will get a new turbo-petrol engine, along with some new features that are making their way into the micro-SUV. Let’s take a look at what the teaser shows:2026 Tata Punch Facelift Teased; New Engine And Features Revealed! 2026 Tata Punch Facelift: PowertrainUnder the hood, the aforementioned 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine will make its debut in the Punch facelift and will be offered beside the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine powering the current car, which gets a bi-fuel CNG option too. The Punch facelift will go up against other micro SUVs like the Hyundai Exter, Citroen C3, Renault Kiger, Maruti Ignis and Nissan Magnite. ZigSays…The Tata Punch has been a stellar performer in the market, and this comprehensive facelift, along with a more powerful engine, will help address its weak point, furthering its appeal even more.
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January 05, 2026 11:00 UTC
Rivers Deputy Gov Ngozi Odu Dumps PDP for APC
The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Odu’s defection comes more than a month after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the majority of state and federal lawmakers from Rivers State left the PDP for the APC. She also urged residents of the area to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu and the governor by registering massively with the APC. They said wherever I go, they will go with me; and wherever Governor Fubara and President Tinubu go, they will go. Odu described the development as a boost to the APC strength in the LGA, adding that it is a sign of increasing grassroots alignment with the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Fubara.
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January 05, 2026 10:15 UTC
Cuba: 32 Cubans Killed in US Venezuela Operation
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images via AFP)A total of 32 Cuban nationals were killed during the US attack on Caracas that culminated in the capture of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, the government in Havana said Sunday. “As a result of the criminal attack carried out by the government of the United States” against Venezuela, “32 Cubans lost their lives in combat operations,” the Cuban government said in a statement read on national television. In a stunning US military operation Saturday, Maduro was extracted from Caracas along with his wife, Cilia Flores, to face charges of drug trafficking and terrorism in a New York court Monday. Havana has declared two days of national mourning beginning at dawn Monday, and pledged to organise tributes. “Honor and glory to the brave Cuban fighters who fell facing terrorists in imperial uniform,” President Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote on X.AFP
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January 05, 2026 09:49 UTC
Greenland PM rebuffs Trump's new annexation push
While aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump reiterated the goal. “We’ll worry about Greenland in about two months… let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days.”The territory’s prime minister issued a clear warning: “That’s enough now.”“No more pressure. Trump has said the United States will now “run” Venezuela indefinitely and tap its huge oil reserves. Asked in a telephone interview with The Atlantic about the implications of the Venezuela military operation for mineral-rich Greenland, Trump said it was up to others to decide. Over the weekend, the Danish prime minister also called on Washington to stop “threatening its historical ally”.
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January 05, 2026 09:42 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift 2026 to Get Turbo-Petrol Engine, ADAS, and New Features
Tata Punch Facelift 2026 to Get Turbo-Petrol Engine, ADAS, and New FeaturesTata Motors has released a new teaser of the Tata Punch new model 2026, giving us a clearer look at its updated interior and confirming a major mechanical upgrade. Also Read: January 2026 New Car Launches - Full ListTurbo-Petrol Engine Confirmed for Punch FaceliftOne of the biggest updates for the 2026 Tata Punch is the addition of a turbo-petrol engine. New Interior Features RevealedThe latest teaser shows several cabin upgrades for the Tata Punch 2026 model. ADAS Confirmed for Tata Punch FaceliftA major highlight of the Punch facelift 2026 is the presence of a front-facing camera and a visible RADAR sensor in the lower bumper. Tata Punch Facelift 2026 Launch Date and Price ExpectationTata Punch facelift 2026 release date is confirmed as January 13, 2026.
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January 05, 2026 09:22 UTC
Key Events Shaping Aviation in Nigeria in 2025
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the matter. Less than a week after the widely reported altercation, another passenger, Comfort Emmanson, was filmed confronting airport workers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. While the Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria stood by the revised fees, AON argued that the proposed 300 per cent hike was unacceptable. The major local ground handling companies include NAHCO, SAHCO, Precision Aviation Handling Company Limited, Butake Resources Limited, and Swissport Nigeria. Earlier in the year, ground handling firms under the Aviation Ground Handling Association of Nigeria reportedly reached a consensus to increase handling charges, citing rising inflation and increased operating costs.
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January 05, 2026 08:59 UTC
PDP leaders set conditions for reconciliation amid crisis
Options being considered, they said, include convening a National Executive Committee meeting or holding another national convention. As a result, INEC has declined to recognise any individual as the PDP candidate for the Ekiti election. He said, “With the recent position taken by INEC and its meetings with both factions, it has become increasingly clear that party leaders need to shift ground and find a way to resolve the crisis. “The crisis originally stemmed from party structure, and some of these issues will be discussed among party leaders. “Our leaders — Saraki, party leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate, NEC members and even Board of Trustees members — are involved in leading the reconciliation.
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January 05, 2026 08:51 UTC
Rivers State SSG Benibo Anabraba Dumps PDP
The new Secretary to the State Government, Benibo Anabraba. Photo: ChannelsThe Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Benibo Anabraba, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party. His resignation was contained in a letter dated January 5, 2026, and addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 1, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. The letter was submitted through the party’s ward office at Bob-Manuel’s Compound, Abonnema, the council headquarters in Rivers State. According to the letter, Anabraba said his decision to leave the main opposition party was “personal.
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January 05, 2026 08:41 UTC
Tata Punch facelift to debut on Jan 13. Top 4 changes buyers will see
Tata Motors is gearing up to introduce the Tata Punch facelift on January 13 in India, as one of the major products in the country. The upcoming Tata Punch facelift has been already teased through videos on the company's social channel. Tata Punch facelift: Revamped design The Tata Punch facelift will come with significant design changes. Tata Punch facelift: Enhanced feature list The Tata Punch facelift will come with a front camera underneath the Tata brand logo at the front, which hints the SUV will come with a 360 degree surround view camera setup. Tata Punch facelift: Safety in focus Tata Punch is known as one of the safest affordable cars in India.
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January 05, 2026 08:25 UTC