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The Military High Command has reiterated the determination of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in collaboration with other security agencies in the country, to safely rescue and reintegrate all kidnapped victims of Kurmin Wali Community in Kaduna State with their family members in due course.It appealed for calm and understanding among Nigerians on the situation. A statement issued by the Director of Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja explained that the AFN was duly aware of the apprehensions of displaced residents of the affected community regarding the ongoing operations to secure the release of the victims and assured that…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima, ahead of the presidential election in 2027. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele reiterated his warning to Tinubu not to make use of a muslim-muslim ticket, stating that the disobedience is leading to the removal of the vice president from office. He, however, warned that if the VP is removed acrimoniously, it will affect the party because Shettima will work against the interests of the party. Ayodele said: “I…

Maybe this is the game Arsenal have been waiting for. The Gunners have struggled to pull away from an uninterested chasing pack in the Premier League title race. Manchester City’s 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday was their first win in four fixtures. After a couple of draws, City were beaten 2-0 at Manchester United last Sunday. Aston Villa also drew 0-0 at Crystal Palace, before losing 1-0 at home to Everton. In all of these, Arsenal failed to establish a bigger lead. Their 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest meant they were seven points clear instead of nine. However, City’s…

Former federal lawmakers, under the auspices of the National Forum of Former Legislators, have adopted President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 general election and called for the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency to sustain national unity beyond 2031. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the NFFL 2026 National Summit, themed “National unity and nation building beyond 2031,” held on Saturday in Abuja. Presenting the communiqué, the forum said its deliberations were guided by the need for national cohesion and the integration of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic nationalities. “We adopt President Bola…

A former federal lawmaker, Senator Abubakar Gada, on Saturday formally declared his intention to return to the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, ending weeks of speculation over his political future. Speaking at a gathering of supporters in Sokoto, Gada said his decision was driven by the need to “reclaim and rebuild” the PDP in the state after what he described as leadership stagnation under former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, whom he accused of refusing to identify fully with the African Democratic Congress six months after both politicians signalled interest in the party. Gada, who represented Sokoto…

Bayelsa United Football Club narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday while travelling to Kano for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 22 clash against Barau FC, Sunday PUNCH reports. According to information gathered by Sunday PUNCH, one of the tyres on the team reportedly came off while the vehicle was in motion on the Abuja road, sparking panic among players and officials. The driver, however, managed to regain control, ensuring that no lives were lost. All players and officials were confirmed safe, with no serious injuries reported. Barau, their opponents on Sunday, sit just below them in 14th place with a…

Nifty Gateway, one of the earliest and most recognizable NFT marketplaces, is set to shut down operations next month, marking another high-profile exit amid the sector’s prolonged downturn.“Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” the Gemini-owned platform wrote in a Saturday post on X, adding that it has already entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users roughly one month to move any remaining NFTs or funds off the site. A shutdown notice is now displayed on Nifty Gateway’s homepage, and users can withdraw assets either through a linked Gemini Exchange account or directly…

Porn star Abella Danger has weighed in on Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s NFL future after becoming an unexpected viral sensation during the National Championship Game. “He’s so quick and so powerful, and he’s so intentional with everything he does.” Danger, 30, told Vegas Sports Today in an interview published on Saturday, January 24. Danger was asked to respond to rumors that the Las Vegas Raiders may select Mendoza, 22, as the franchise’s number-one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (The draft kicks off on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) “I hope he does [go to the Raiders]…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the FCT Area Council elections scheduled for 20 February due to Ramadan. This is contained in a letter to INEC dated 22 January and signed by the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, and made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday. In the letter, the ADC drew INEC’s attention to the fact that the scheduled election date fell within Ramadan fast, likely to be observed by a portion of the electorate. It noted that given the cultural and religious…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the organisation, saying the decision makes “the world less safe”. WHO, in a statement, acknowledged several significant contributions of the US to the organisation since its founding. The US formally withdrew from the WHO on Thursday, making good on an executive order that President Donald Trump issued on 20 January 2025, his first day in office. “As a founding member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements,” the WHO said. These…