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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government does not negotiate with or pay ransom to kidnappers or terrorist groups. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Musa explained that the military’s rescue operations are largely driven by credible intelligence and rapid response. According to him, rewarding criminal groups with ransom only fuels the problem. “Government doesn’t pay ransom to rescue anyone from terrorists. It is individuals who make such payments. Whenever there is a case of kidnapping, the military always swings into action. “I do not support paying ransom because once terrorists and kidnappers realize…

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna has announced that Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal has been safely released after being kidnapped in November 2025. The Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Christian Okewu Emmanuel, said the priest regained his freedom on January 17 after spending two months in the hands of his captors. Rev. Fr. Paschal was abducted from his home in Kushe Gugdu on November 17, 2025, by armed men, an incident that caused fear among the Catholic community and residents of Kaduna State. The Archdiocese thanked the security agencies for their efforts in securing the priest’s release. It also expressed…

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has congratulated the Super Eagles following their victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place game of the Africa Cup of Nations. On behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, hailed the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. “Your performance throughout the tournament was a source of pride and joy for our nation,” he said. “You have upheld Nigeria’s rich football tradition with heart, skill, and resilience. From the group stages to the…

Chelsea claimed a hard-fought home victory over Brentford as Liam Rosenior won his first Premier League match as head coach, despite his side being second best for long spells. Goals from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer secured a 2-0 win that lifted Chelsea above their west London rivals into sixth place, but the scoreline scarcely reflected a contest in which Brentford dominated possession and created the clearer chances. The visitors began sharply, with Kevin Schade testing Chelsea’s resolve early on and then opting to pass to Mikkel Damsgaard when a shooting opportunity opened up. Brentford’s bright start briefly unsettled the…

Delta State has been adjudged safe and ready to host the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026), scheduled to take place from February 7 to February 14, 2026, in Asaba, the state capital. This formed part of the recommendations of the Force Sports Planning Committee, headed by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Fom Pam Joseph, at the conclusion of a two-day strategic conference and inspection exercise held in Asaba between Friday and Saturday. A statement signed and released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, and made available to journalists in Warri…

The State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has rejected its dissolution announced by the party’s National Working Committee in some states, including Osun. Making its position known in a statement signed by the party chairman, Sunday Bisi, obtained in Osogbo on Friday, the SWC assured members that “the party’s structures in the state remain lawful, intact and fully operational.” The committee stated that “no amount of external pressure, unlawful national posturing, or recycled intimidation can invalidate a structure that derives its legitimacy from due process and the collective will of party members in Osun State,”…

ACF Fiorentina president, Rocco Commisso, has died at the age of 76 after a prolonged period of medical treatment, the Italian club announced in the early hours of Saturday. According to a statement published on its website, Fiorentina confirmed Commisso’s passing, describing it as a painful loss for his family, the club and the wider football community. The statement read, “After a prolonged period of medical treatment, our beloved President has left us, and today we all mourn his passing. “For his family, he was an example and a guiding light, a loyal and faithful man who, alongside his wife…

”Share a Disney quote that sums up how you’re feeling right now!”That’s what Disney posted on Threads the other day, and people immediately replied with lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and even Mary Poppins. The throughline between all the quotes: they were pretty pointedly anti-fascist and clearly aimed at the current administration.Apparently, Disney either couldn’t handle the anti-fascist messaging of its own movies or was too afraid of pissing off the powers that be, because it quickly deleted the post. Thankfully, one resourceful Threads user recorded it for posterity, reminding us that yes, the human world…

Progress is being made toward establishing a Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve in the United States, but “obscure” legal provisions are holding up the process, according to Patrick Witt, the director of the White House Crypto Council. Several government agencies are discussing the legalities and regulatory issues of establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), Witt told the Crypto in America podcast. He said:“It seems straightforward, but then you get into some obscure legal provisions, and why this agency can’t do it, but actually, this other agency could. We’re continuing to…

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