Bello Turji in ‘panic mode’, relocating frequently — Military
He noted that Turji has remained elusive but is now under sustained pressure from coordinated ground operations, human intelligence and technology-driven surveillance. “Based on the most current intelligence received, Bello Turji and others are currently in confusion and panic because of the intensity of our current operations. Idris dismissed claims that Turji controls any local government area or villages, describing such assertions as propaganda by terrorists who constantly flee from military forces. “I dare Bello Turji to come out and present a single local government that he is controlling, ” he said. “All things being equal, Bello Turji will soon be history in the North-West region,” Idris said, stressing that leaders of armed groups are being tracked through all available intelligence platforms.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 18:27 UTC
2026 Tata Punch facelift review: Punching above its weight? - Introduction
Punch facelift Exterior Design and Engineering - 8/10Design updates and new exterior colour options help the Punch stay contemporary. The Punch facelift is offered in six colour options: Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Coorg Clouds, Cyantafic (in pictures), Daytona Grey and Pristine White. Punch facelift Interior Space and Comfort - 8/10Key changes on the inside make the Punch facelift's interior feel more upmarket. The Tata Punch facelift has also received a 5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Punch facelift Value for Money - 7/10The Punch facelift builds on the strengths of its predecessor.
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January 21, 2026 18:15 UTC
Man City players to refund fans after Bodo
Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland reacts during the UEFA Champions League, league Phase - day 7 football match between Bodoe/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodoe, Norway on January 20, 2026. (Photo by Fredrik Varfjell / NTB / AFP)Manchester City’s players will refund ticket costs for fans who flew all the way to the Arctic Circle only to witness a humiliating 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. City’s players have agreed to reimburse the cost of tickets for the 374 supporters who made the trip. “Manchester City fans will travel to the ends of the earth to support our team, and last night was no different in the Arctic Circle,” Parker said. “The City support has an incredible connection with the players on a match day, and this gesture is yet another reminder of that relationship — it means a lot to us.”AFP
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 17:59 UTC
Trump's Board of Peace Explained: Members, Cost, and Goals
US President Donald Trump’s government has asked countries to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on his “Board of Peace” aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter, seen by AFP. –The Board of Peace will be chaired by Trump, according to its founding charter. He will pick members of an executive board to be “leaders of global stature” to “serve two-year terms, subject to removal by the chairman”. The charter says the chairman can be replaced only in case of “voluntary resignation or as a result of incapacity”. The charter says the board enters into force “upon expression of consent to be bound by three States”.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 13:26 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift Review: New Turbo Engine; Same Old Soul
Well, look at the new Tata Punch Facelift, which comes around four years after the Punch was first launched in India back in 2021. Punch Facelift: New iTurbo EngineAlso Read: Tata Punch Facelift Bharat NCAP Crash Test Scores Revealed; Gets 5-Star RatingFirst thing, there is a new engine. Also read: 2026 Tata Punch Facelift Price, Variants ExplainedOverall, the powertrain does have that sprightly nature. Also Read: Tata Punch Facelift Launched At Rs 5.59 Lakh; Gets Turbo-Petrol Engine OptionAnd the same goes for the interior because not a lot has changed over here. So, the Tata Punch Facelift isn't exactly a reinvention.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 12:46 UTC
Elon Musk hints at buying Ryanair after spat with CEO
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has suggested he could buy budget airline Ryanair, escalating a public war of words with the carrier’s outspoken chief executive, Michael O’Leary. Musk fired back on his X platform, describing O’Leary’s claims as “misinformed,” triggering a tit-for-tat exchange in which both men traded insults. Ryanair was co-founded in 1984 by Irish billionaire Tony Ryan, who died in 2007. The row initially flared after O’Leary told Irish radio station Newstalk that he would ignore Musk’s views on aviation technology. Tony Ryan, the Irish billionaire businessman who co-founded the budget airline in 1984, died in 2007.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 12:13 UTC
Casualties reported as troops clash with Borno insurgents
“In the latest phase of operations, troops successfully cleared and dominated key terrorist locations across the triangle, including Tergejeri, Chiralia, and the Ajigin/Abirma general areas. “On 20 January 2026, while consolidating at a harbour area approximately 6 km North of Chilaria, troops encountered 2 Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED). “This discovery exposes the scale of terrorist casualties and further discredits terrorist propaganda narratives“Across the Theatre, the security situation remains generally stable. Troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high, and operations continue with sustained pressure on fleeing terrorist elements. “Troops of OPHK remain resolute in their commitment to protect civilians, dismantle terrorist networks, and restore lasting peace and security across the North East,” the statement concluded.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 11:27 UTC
Trump Heads to Davos for Greenland Takeover Showdown
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders Wednesday as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart. “Do not have this reflexive anger that we’ve seen and this bitterness,” Bessent told reporters in Davos hours before Trump’s arrival. “Why don’t they sit down, wait for President Trump to get here and listen to his argument,” he said. Trump said he would have a number of meetings on Greenland at Davos, as his designs on the vast island open the biggest rift between Washington and Europe in decades. – ‘Rupture’ –Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China as a melting Arctic opens up and the superpowers jostle for strategic advancement.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 09:00 UTC
Ondo seals collapsed two-storey building in Akure
The Ondo State Government has sealed off the site of a two-storey building that collapsed at the Adegbola area of Akure, the state capital. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the building, which was under construction, collapsed on Tuesday at about 3.30 pm, leaving many site workers injured. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Sunday Olajide, ordered the immediate sealing of the building site. Olajide, who was at the collapsed building site with the ministry’s officials on Tuesday evening, said the government would commence an immediate investigation to uncover the causes of the incident to prevent future occurrences. He added that even though the state government had sealed off the construction site, further action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 08:27 UTC
Nigerian Football Decline: Super Eagles' AFCON Mediocrity
A new national culture of mediocrity is sweeping through Nigerian football. Nigeria lost to Morocco in the semi-finals on penalties. In AFCON 2023, the Eagles lost 2-1 to the Ivory Coast in the final, marking a further decline in their continental football fortunes. Still, the Morocco result presents a major dilemma for the Ibrahim Gusau-led Nigeria Football Federation: Chelle’s fate. With the talent at its disposal, Nigeria should be a leader in African, albeit, world football.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 08:03 UTC
Tata Punch Facelift Scores 5-Star Bharat NCAP Crash Test Rating: Watch Video
Tata Punch facelift scores 30.58/32 in adult safety and 45/49 in child protection, securing a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating after frontal and side crash tests. The Tata Punch facelift has scored a five-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash test, giving buyers another strong reason to look at the compact SUV. Bharat NCAP carried out a full set of impact tests to check how the car performs in everyday crash situations. With this result, the Punch facelift now sits among the safer options available in its price range. The five-star safety rating applies to both petrol and CNG variants of the Tata Punch facelift tested under Bharat NCAP.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 07:43 UTC
PDP Crisis: Court Dismisses Senator Anyanwu’s Lawsuit
At the resumed hearing, Anyanwu’s lawyer, U. C. Njemanze-Aku, told the court that the suit had been overtaken by events. The dispute over the office of the PDP National Secretary began when Anyanwu vacated the office to contest the 2023 Imo State governorship election, which he lost. On December 20th 2024, the Court of Appeal in Enugu, upheld an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court, which removed Anyanwu and affirmed Udeh-Okoye as the authentic National Secretary of the PDP. In March 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the decisions of both the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court that had sacked Anyanwu. In an effort to resolve the legal uncertainty, Anyanwu later filed a fresh suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking enforcement of his position and related reliefs.
Source:Punch
January 21, 2026 06:42 UTC
Trader loses N150m in goods to Lagos market fire
One of the traders whose goods were destroyed after a fire razed the upper floor of a one-storey building on Somoye Osundairo Street in the Computer Village market, Ikeja, Lagos State, Ebere Daddymuonso, has lamented the loss of goods worth over N150m. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, had earlier stated that goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. “One Lagos State firefighter sustained minor injuries during the operation and was administered first aid on site by LASAMBUS. “I lost goods worth over N150 million, and some people may have lost even more. Reacting, the Iyaloja of the market, Abisola Azeez, commended emergency responders for preventing the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.
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January 21, 2026 06:24 UTC
Five soldiers, one police officer killed in Zamfara ambush
Five soldiers and a police officer have been killed following a terrorist ambush on troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Joint Task Force North West, along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State. “The reinforcement, which was personally led by the Commander 1 Brigade, mounted a robust counter-ambush that forced the terrorists to withdraw,” the statement added. Troops, supported by local community vigilantes, subsequently launched a pursuit operation, as further exploitation and offensive actions continue across the area. Operation FANSAN YAMMA assured residents that the situation is under control, reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property and restoring lasting peace across the Joint Operations Area. “The Theatre Commander has condoled with the Commander Sector 2 on the loss and commended the troops for their courage, sacrifice and professionalism,” Adewusi said.
Source:Punch
January 20, 2026 20:27 UTC
Nollywood Hits: Funke Akindele's Box Office Success
In a back-to-back sequence, her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, grossed over N2 billion at the box office, as announced by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment. According to The PUNCH, Akindele’s movie became the first in West Africa to cross N2 billion at the box office. Akindele is the first filmmaker to rank number one at the box office in Africa for three consecutive years. Her latest box office success outperformed previous records, including her own prior hits, and marked a new benchmark for African cinema. The initiative, which is being pushed by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, is Nigeria’s global soft power and tourism brand.
Source:Punch
January 20, 2026 20:03 UTC