Exclusive: 2026 Tata Punch Facelift Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch This Month
The upcoming Tata Punch facelift will be the automaker’s first launch of the year, and ahead of its arrival, we have caught the model in its final stages of testing. The Punch facelift is slated for launch on January 13, 2026, and is expected to arrive with a host of upgrades, revised styling, an updated cabin, and more tech. Tata Punch Facelift: What To Expect? Tata is bringing a nip and tuck update to the Punch facelift. Expect to see a mark of Rs 20,000-40,000 on the Punch facelift when it arrives later this month.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 12:37 UTC
Exclusive: Tata Punch Facelift To Launch On January 13
To kick off 2026 and implement its strategy to expand the product lineup, the automaker will introduce the Punch facelift on January 13. Furthermore, the Punch facelift is expected to gain new paint scheme options with contrasting black roof. Also Read: Price Hike Season Begins; BYD Sealion 7 Electric SUV Gets Dearer By Rs 50,000Tata Punch Facelift: InteriorOn the inside, the Tata Punch facelift is expected to get a two-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated logo. Tata Punch Facelift: PowertrainUnder the hood, the Tata Punch facelift will likely have the current model's 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine. Also Read: China To Phase Out Tesla-Style Door Handles Over Safety RisksTata Punch Facelift: Expected Price, RivalsThe outgoing version of the Tata Punch comes priced at Rs 5.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 10:40 UTC
2026 Tata Punch Facelift Teaser Confirms ADAS, 360 Camera – 13th Jan Launch
Tata Motors has officially teased the facelifted version of Tata Punch, confirming its launch on 13 January 2026. 2026 Tata Punch ADAS ConfirmedFrom the teaser visuals, the 2026 Tata Punch facelift gets a reworked front and rear design, aligning it more closely with Tata’s latest design language. Mechanically, the Punch facelift is likely to retain the existing 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, along with the CNG option featuring Tata’s dual-cylinder layout. The teaser confirms that Tata Motors is positioning the Punch facelift as a more premium, feature-rich offering, borrowing cues from its larger siblings while retaining its proven fundamentals. More details, including variant-wise features and pricing, are expected to be revealed closer to the 13 January 2026 launch.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 10:09 UTC
Eighty-one gun salute for General Chris Alli
I pay homage to a self-effacing general of the Nigerian army who passed on December 19, 2023. My subject is General Chris Alli, a former Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian army. Our subject was part of the military junta by professional calling. He focused on the primacy of God in our lives, the transient nature of power, and the illegitimacy of military rule. It is to be noted that Alli had been the military governor of Plateau State of Nigeria from August 1985 to 1986 under the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Source:The Guardian
January 03, 2026 09:23 UTC
We are ready for Mozambique – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, says the team is ready to take on Mozambique in the AFCON Round of 16. Nigeria, the three-time AFCON champions, will trade tackles with Mozambique on Monday, and Osimhen says their confidence is sky-high. According to Osimhen, the Super Eagles is one of the biggest teams in Africa, and that other teams should be shivering if they’re drawn against Nigeria. “The round of 16 is going to be even tougher than the group stages, so the boys are ready to give everything. “I want it as badly as every other country that came to win it.
Source:The Guardian
January 03, 2026 09:23 UTC
Iwobi Warns Super Eagles Not to Get Complacent at AFCON
Midfielder Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles cannot afford to take their foot off the gas ahead of their 2025 AFCON round-of-16 clash against Mozambique on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. While Nigeria recorded victories over Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in Group C, Mozambique’s sole 3-2 victory over Gabon in Group F proved enough to ensure their progression. We are going to give 100 per cent and try to do our nation proud,” Iwobi told Ademola Victor TV. At the ongoing AFCON in Morocco, Iwobi has been instrumental in Nigeria’s campaign, dictating play from midfield as the Super Eagles booked a place in the round of 16. With 93 international caps, the 29-year-old is the most capped player in the current Super Eagles squad and is appearing at his third Africa Cup of Nations.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 07:33 UTC
Six Children Die in Tragic Plateau Fire Outbreak
The people of Mangu town, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been thrown into mourning following the deaths of six siblings in a late-night fire outbreak on Thursday. He said, “Six children eventually died from the fire incident. “The mother and her nine children were watching television until about 11 p.m. Later, the three male children went to sleep, leaving the mother with the six younger ones,” Aliyu said. He disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the chairman of Mangu Local Government Area visited the bereaved family to commiserate with them. During the fire outbreak, we saw love from both Muslims and Christians who trooped out in their numbers to help,” he added.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 05:40 UTC
Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria Escalate After US Airstrikes
(Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)Armed groups have intensified attacks across parts of northern Nigeria following United States air strikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in Sokoto State. Some of the attacks were carried out on communities in Adamawa, Zamfara, Kwara, Plateau, Nasarawa, Yobe and Kano states by bandits, ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters. “Around 9pm on that day, Boko Haram invaded Mubang and Zar villages, which are close to Sambisa forest. It is a vast empty land, so Boko Haram took advantage of the ungoverned spaces to attack and kill innocent people”, he said. Inuwa added that a combined team of military and vigilante in the past guarded the area, repelling Boko Haram attacks.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 04:49 UTC
Nigerian political defections: APC now controls 28 states
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, was also said to be on the verge of joining the APC following a protracted crisis within the New Nigeria Peoples Party. The Kano State chapter of the APC, which confirmed the governor’s imminent exit, said he was expected to join the party in the coming days. The NNPP also said it was not worried by the planned defection of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf to the ruling APC. Olaposi claimed that Governor Yusuf had already been suspended and was no longer a member of the party. He warned political parties allegedly courting the governor and his allies to be cautious, accusing Governor Yusuf and Kwankwaso of lacking ideology and loyalty.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 04:36 UTC
Punch Bowl Social temporarily closes Cleveland Flats location for concept change
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Punch Bowl Social has temporarily closed its location in the Flats East Bank district, following a pattern of recent changes in the corner of downtown Cleveland. According to a post on the location’s website, the location is temporarily closed while the owners work on an “exciting new concept.” They suggest fans follow @punchbowlsocial on social media for future updates. Good Night John Boy, the 70s-themed disco club, will temporarily close Monday, Jan. 5 to move to the former Jade Steak & Sushi location alongside the Cuyahoga River. Punch Bowl Social, 1086 W. 11th Street, is a massive bar, restaurant and entertainment destination. The Denver-based chain opened its Cleveland location in 2015, complete with a bowling alley, ’80s arcade games, a rooftop bar and more.
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January 03, 2026 03:52 UTC
Lagos Hotel Rates Soar to N205,534 as Supply Lags
Average hotel room rates in Lagos have climbed to a record N205,534, a sign of how quickly business and corporate travel is returning to Nigeria’s commercial capital, even as new hotel supply lags. The document noted that Lagos’ hospitality performance highlights how quickly demand has recovered relative to supply, particularly in prime business locations. “Average daily rates in Lagos are currently as high as they have ever been, supported by business and corporate travel and constrained supply following several years of delayed hotel deliveries,” the report stated. Broader economic backdropThe rebound in hotel rates comes amid improving macroeconomic conditions. Estate Intel said the outlook for Lagos’ hospitality market remains positive, with limited near-term supply expected to keep the sector balanced even as demand improves.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 01:33 UTC
Florida cold front shows off rare hole punch or fallstreak clouds
ETAI-assisted summary A recent cold front in Florida created a rare weather phenomenon known as fallstreak holes or hole punch clouds. The uniquely winter phenomenon for the Sunshine State of so-called fallstreak holes or hole punch clouds is where circular or oblong divots appear in clouds, usually revealing a bluebird sky above. But in winter, Florida clouds can be as wispy as cotton candy spooling on a cardboard cone. In one fallstreak cloud video posted by WeatherStem on Dec. 30, the cirrus cloud is visible above the altcocumulus cloud. NASA Earth Observatory senior science writer Adam Voiland wrote about fallstreak clouds when a series of them were seen off the southwest coast of Florida in January 2024.
Source:Punch
January 03, 2026 00:12 UTC
Punch Bowl Social temporarily closes after several bars in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank suddenly close
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Punch Bowl Social is temporarily closed, according to its website. RELATED: Name released of 21-year-old man fatally shot in the FlatsThis comes after several bars in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank suddenly closed their doors in December. On the bar’s website, the message reads, “Temporarily closed. We’ll see you soon!”Back in December, Inferno and Rum Runners announced on social media that they had shut down for good. MORE: ‘More nervous:’ Cleveland City Council, customers react after another Flats shootingBack in December, Cleveland Ward 3 Councilperson Lauren Welch offered the following statement on the closures.
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January 02, 2026 22:56 UTC
‘You cannot tax poverty’ Obi condemns tax implementation style
“As I travel the world and meet leaders who have transformed their nations, one lesson is clear: lasting economic and social progress begins with national consensus,” Obi wrote. He said governments must be truthful with citizens about how tax policies affect incomes and how revenues will translate into development outcomes. “You cannot tax your way out of poverty — you must produce your way out of it,” he said. His comments come amid heightened public debate over Nigeria’s tax reforms and revenue measures. The reforms have included changes to value-added tax administration, excise duties and efforts to widen the tax net, which had taken effect this new year.
Source:The Guardian
January 02, 2026 22:54 UTC