The new Tata Punch EV facelift has finally been revealed ahead of its market launch on 20th February, 2026. The official image shows the 2026 Tata Punch EV in a new ‘Sunlit Yellow’ paint scheme, featuring a black roof and a significantly updated front fascia. The updated Punch EV also comes with the newly-designed aero-optimized alloy wheels appear similar to the Nexon EV. Interior details of the 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift are still under the wraps. New Tata Punch EV 2026: Battery & RangeMechanically, the 2025 Tata Punch EV facelift are likely to retain the existing 25kWh and 35kWh battery pack options.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs got into it early in the fourth quarter of their Super Bowl LX matchup in Santa Clara, California. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThings started after Jobe was covering Diggs on a route in the final period of the game. Jobe came in and blindsided Diggs after he was already out of bounds, away from the play in question. Eventually, as an official was trying to separate them, Jobe threw a left-handed punch that drilled Diggs right in the facemask. As a flag wasn't thrown on the field, the NFL wasn't able to step in and assess further punishment, either.

The Government of Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election in Ghana. The recall was ordered by President John Mahama and announced in a presidential statement issued on Saturday. The decision was connected to allegations of voter inducement and vote-buying during the National Democratic Congress parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso East Constituency. Ahmed, who was serving as Ghana’s envoy to Nigeria at the time, was also a contestant in the primary election. Meanwhile, the NDC has announced an internal investigation into allegations of inducement and other irregularities during the primary election.

File copy of a courtroom gavel used by judgesA Canada-based Nigerian, Kayode Roberts, has been charged by the Toronto Police Service following an investigation into what authorities described as a suspected hate-motivated criminal harassment case. PUNCH Metro gathered from a statement published on the Toronto Police website on Sunday that the charges stem from a series of incidents alleged to have occurred between July 1 and December 29, 2025. Police alleged that Roberts assaulted and harassed a neighbour during the period, issued threats of harm, and kicked the victim’s dog. He has been charged with assault, wilfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal, uttering threats, and criminal harassment. “This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence by the Hate Crime Unit,” the statement added.

Also, there is need for the establishment of Special court for the trial of the practitioners nationwide. Crucially, it also means domestic resource mobilisation, not reliance on short-term donor projects.”He added, “Oyo state has demonstrated leadership in reducing FGM prevalence. As we look towards 2030, let us remember this: There will be no end to FGM without sustained commitment and sustained investment. Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Akintunde Ayinde, stressed accountability across all levels of healthcare delivery, saying, “stakeholders must be accountable. “Though the VAPP Law has been domesticated in Oyo State, victims still face challenges.

In a move expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity and strengthen national food security, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has officially unveiled Taraba Seeds Limited, a new company aimed at transforming seed development and distribution in Nigeria. While speaking at the event, the Taraba State helmsman declared that the launch of Taraba Seeds Ltd. marks a major milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s agricultural value chain by expanding farmers’ access to high-quality, certified, and climate-resilient seeds. The governor reaffirmed the vision of his administration to launch a transformative milestone for both Taraba State and Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The commissioner for agriculture in Taraba State, Prof. Nicholas Namessan, noted that Taraba Seeds Ltd. will contribute significantly to job creation and agribusiness growth. I call them miracle rice seeds,” he said, highlighting the yield potential of the improved varieties.

President Bola Tinubu has received a delegation from the United States led by the Commander of the United States Africa Command. The delegation included Commander of USAFRICOM, General Dagvin R. Anderson, his team, and the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern. General Anderson said the deployment was part of deepening cooperation between the U.S. and Nigeria against growing terrorist threats in West Africa. “That has led to increased collaboration between our nations to include a small U.S. team that brings some unique capabilities from the United States,” he said. He did not disclose the size or specific role of the team but added that it would support Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts.

Segun and Kemi Omotinugbon testify at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries’ Power Must Change Hands service on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Photo: Facebook/MFM International HeadquartersA Nigerian couple, who identified themselves as Segun and Kemi Omotinugbon, has gone viral on social media after testifying in church about welcoming their first child nearly 30 years after marriage. In the viral video, the woman recounted how she and her husband got married in July 1994 and had waited decades for the fruit of the womb. You have not called this home to shame, and God did it,” she said. The video has continued to trend across social media platforms, with many Nigerians sharing emotional reactions and congratulatory messages to the couple.

Sleeping without pillows may help lower high internal eye pressure, the build-up of which causes optic nerve damage and glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide among people with the condition, suggests preliminary research. This fluid nourishes eye tissues without a blood supply, such as the cornea and lens, and helps maintain eye shape and pressure. Internal eye pressure, formally known as intraocular pressure (IOP), fluctuates in response to changes in body posture. When supine, participants’ heads were raised to an elevation of 20–35° using two normal-sized pillows, and IOP was measured again after 10 minutes. Overall, internal eye pressure was significantly higher in the elevated position (17.42 mm Hg versus 16.62 mm Hg), with greater fluctuations observed over the 24 hours.

February 13 is widely recognised in several parts of the world as Galentine’s Day, a day set aside to celebrate female friendships. Galentine’s Day is actively observed in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and parts of Europe, where women use the day to honour friendship, support systems, and shared experiences. Valentine’s Day is traditionally centred on couples, but February 13 offers space to celebrate love in its platonic form. In this article, Tribune Online shares thoughtful ways to celebrate the day with your girlfriends. Celebrating with your girlfriends is a reminder that love exists in many forms, and friendship remains one of the strongest.

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday night met with the Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, at the State House. Special Assistant on Social Media to President Tinubu, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this in a post on his X handle. General Anderson was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by the Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern. Olusegun post read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside his National Security Adviser @NuhuRibadu and Service Chiefs, received in Audience, the Commander of @USAfricaCommand, General Dagvin Anderson, his team and the Charge D’Affairs U.S Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern at the State House.”Details of the meeting were sketchy as of press time.

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the legislature merely gave legal effect to the apex court’s decision. According to him, the Supreme Court had, in Atiku v. INEC (No. He added that the court was unequivocal in rejecting any manipulation of election results through technological means. “The Court made it clear that where election results are compromised through technology, such conduct will not be accepted. “If we do not respect the opinion of the Supreme Court,” Ibrahim asked, “who else do we respect?”

With a phone, decent internet, and your PVC details, you can confirm your polling unit online in minutes. Meanwhile, in this article, Tribune Online writes about how to check your polling unit with clear steps ahead of the FCT Area Council election. How to Check Your Polling Unit Online via INEC PortalThis is the most reliable and official method for every electorate in the FCT and beyond. Step 1: Visit the INEC Voters Verification PortalOpen your browser and go to INEC’s Voters Verification Portal (VVP). And this includes:Your full nameRegistration area (FCT, Abuja)Your polling unit name and addressThat polling unit address is what you are looking for.

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly grounded in an existing Supreme Court judgment, stressing that the legislature merely gave statutory force to the apex court’s decision. He explained that the Supreme Court, in Atiku v. INEC (No. “The Supreme Court clearly indicated what should be captured in future legislation. On the contentious IReV Portal, Ibrahim said the Supreme Court held that the platform is not legally recognised under the Electoral Act, describing it as an administrative tool deployed by INEC to support its operations. “The court made it clear that where election results are compromised through technology, such conduct will not be accepted.

According to the statement, Senator Mbata is a renowned statesman and patriot with impeccable character and an outstanding track record, urging the public to disregard the false report and always verify sensitive information before sharing. And we hereby categorically state that our Leader and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide did not and can never issue such a call for arms. “The Leader of the Igbo sociocultural and political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, is a renowned statesman and remarkable Patriot with impeccable character and outstanding track record. “Nevertheless, this is a matter of National Security, and cannot be swept under the carpet. He said the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide never made such infernal statements, never issued any “satanic” call to arms and never authorised any such “demonic” publication.