The Nigeria Police Force has promoted a total of 74,352 officers across various ranks nationwide since January 2025, dismissing claims of irregularities in the promotion process. The Force also promoted 156 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners, 1,014 Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents, and 270 Chief Superintendents to Assistant Commissioners. Other promotions include 980 Assistant Superintendents of Police I to Deputy Superintendents, 615 Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents, and 30,828 Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police I. Reacting to public criticism, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, dismissed allegations of a promotion scandal, insisting that the exercise was based strictly on merit and professionalism. There is no promotion scandal in the Nigeria Police Force,” Egbetokun said.

A former Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Ayoade Adeseun, on Sunday, disclosed that he facilitated about N500 million in federal funding for the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, in Ogbomoso. “So, we reasoned that wherever there was a conventional federal university, there should also be a technically-oriented institution,” he stated. He stressed that polytechnic education remains crucial to economic growth in a technology-driven world. “I told Kabiyesi I was bringing a federal institution but wanted it sited in Ayede. He added that the community provided about 100 acres of land for the project, after which he secured federal approval and funding.

Tata Motors has officially revealed the exterior design of the upcoming Punch EV facelift, ahead of its scheduled launch later this month. The Punch EV facelift will launch on February 20, 2026, following the recent launch of the Punch ICE facelift. Revised Front DesignThe most noticeable change on the Punch EV facelift is at the front. New Colour and Updated Alloy WheelsThe Punch EV facelift introduces new aero-optimised alloy wheels, inspired by those seen on the larger Nexon EV. The Punch EV facelift is likely to receive a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, similar to the one introduced on the Nexon EV, running updated software.

Tata Punch EV facelift revealed with updated front design, closed-off grille and revised bumper details. Also Read: Tata Sierra Crosses 1 Lakh Bookings Milestone; Production Set to Ramp UpTata Motors will launch the updated Tata Punch EV in India on February 20, 2026. Tata Punch EV Facelift: PowertrainThe Punch EV will likely continue with two battery options. Since its launch in January 2024, the Punch EV has become a common choice for first-time EV buyers and small families. With the Punch EV facelift set for a February 20 launch, Tata looks ready to keep its compact electric SUV in the spotlight.

The Integrity Youth Alliance (IYA) has dismissed reports linking the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to an alleged $2.5 million fraud, describing the claims as baseless, false and malicious. IYA also rejected claims of an internal crisis at the Force Headquarters, insisting that there is no turmoil within the Nigeria Police Force. Clarifying reports that the IGP abruptly cut short an official trip to Lagos, the group said Egbetokun completed his engagements as scheduled before returning to Abuja. It also denied claims of emergency meetings involving information technology officials, noting that ICT matters are handled through established command and administrative structures. Challenging the publishers of the report to present verifiable evidence, IYA said there was no proof of any financial transaction linking the IGP to the alleged fraud.

Tata Motors has officially revealed the facelifted Punch EV ahead of its launch scheduled on 20 February 2026. This will be the first significant update to the battery-powered Punch ever since it was first introduced in early 2024. The image released by Tata Motors reveals a redesigned front fascia featuring a completely sealed-off front grille flanked by slim LED daytime running lights (DRL) signatures. A Level 2 ADAS suite is also likely to be included as part of the Punch EV facelift’s safety package. Tata Punch EV Facelift: Expected PowertrainThe powertrain on the Tata Punch EV will most likely remain unchanged.

(FILES) FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the welcome session of the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP)FIFA will distribute 100,000 soccer balls to 500 cities across the United States as part of efforts to build excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced. With 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a celebration of humanity, bringing people together in joy and football spirit. “I was delighted to meet the mayors of the 11 US Host Cities who will welcome the world in 2026, each bringing their own unique energy to this historic event,” the FIFA President said. “We were thrilled to welcome FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the FIFA World Cup trophy to our winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

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Published 17 hours ago • loading... • Updated 10 hours ago Show Less IconNigeria’s president to make a state visit to the UK in March The visit aims to boost economic, immigration, and security cooperation between the UK and Nigeria, with trade reaching €9.3 billion last year, the UK Department for Business said.

So, the issue of mandatory transmission should be an advancement from the 2022 Act. There were clear reasons advanced by people clamouring for electoral reform, and there was an agreement that there must be mandatory transmission. If Nigerians are demanding mandatory transmission, I don’t think there are legislators who want to act contrary to what their people want. If the majority of Nigerians want mandatory transmission, I don’t think they will go against it. If Internet coverage was an excuse before 2022, it is no longer an excuse now that we have network virtually everywhere.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has described the shutdown of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries as a necessary step to end what he called decades of self-deception in the country’s downstream oil sector. Ojulari said the internal review conducted by NNPC revealed that refinery operations had become a ritual rather than a business. This transition weakened preventive maintenance culture, increased reliance on turnaround maintenance cycles that proved more commercially attractive to external parties, and contributed to the gradual erosion of in-house operational capacity within NNPC. “We had to admit that this system was not working.”He added that the shutdown allows NNPC to confront reality without the distraction of ongoing losses. The NNPC boss also credited the Dangote Refinery with creating the space for reform.

THREE persons have been killed while a Catholic priest and 10 other residents were abducted following an early-morning attack on Karku community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed that the victims were taken in the early hours of Saturday when suspected terrorists invaded the community. In a statement issued by the Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev Fr Jacob Shanet, the Church announced the abduction of Rev. Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with profound sadness, we announce the kidnapping of our priest, Rev Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, the Parish Priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State, Nigeria,” Shanet stated.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will embark on a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK), according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen will host the State Visit at Windsor Castle,” the Royal Family posted on X. Confirming the scheduled state visit, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Tinubu on information and strategy, described the state visit as the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. “First state visit of a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years confirmed. King Charles, then Prince of Wales, visited Nigeria in 1990, 1999, 2006, and 2018.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan confirmed that the kidnapped priest, Nathaniel Asuwaye, is the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, with deep sorrow, we announce the kidnapping of our priest, Rev. Nathaniel Asuwaye, the parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State,” Shanet said. He added that the priest was abducted alongside 10 other residents during the attack, which left three people dead. “This terrible event has resulted in the killing of three people, aside from those abducted,” Shanet lamented.

An 18-year-old house wife (name withheld) in Potiskum, Yobe, has allegedly cut off her husband’s manhood. SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Spokesman of the Police Command in the state, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Saturday. Abdulkarim said the suspect, who was at large, used a sharp knife to mutilate her husband’s organ and fled the scene of the crime. Abdulkarim said the state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, strongly condemned the crime and emphasised that marriage should be built on mutual respect, understanding, patience, and tolerance. “Marriage must never be an avenue for violence, abuse, or humiliation,” the police spokesman quoted the commissioner as saying.