Day: February 28, 2025

A devastating fire has claimed at least two lives and left several others injured at the Mandalari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Konduga, Borno State. The inferno also displaced families who had already lost their homes due to insurgency. According to Zagazola Makama, the fire broke out around 11:25 am on Friday, February 28,
Inferno claims two lives, injures several others in Borno IDP camp

A devastating fire has claimed at least two lives and left several others injured at the Mandalari Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in Konduga, Borno State.

The inferno also displaced families who had already lost their homes due to insurgency.

According to Zagazola Makama, the fire broke out around 11:25 am on Friday, February 28, 2025, and quickly spread through the overcrowded camp, destroying makeshift shelters and personal belongings.

Security personnel, including troops stationed in Konduga, swiftly responded to the scene, working alongside emergency responders and local community members to control the fire.

Inferno claims two lives, injures several others in Borno IDP camp

Bitcoin and its cryptocurrency peers have slumped in value over recent days as tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and new scandals affecting the sector shake confidence in volatile assets. Bitcoin dived Friday to trade under $80,000 for the first time since November. Its low of $78,225.84 was more than 25 percent off levels
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Bitcoin and its cryptocurrency peers have slumped in value over recent days as tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and new scandals affecting the sector shake confidence in volatile assets. Bitcoin dived Friday to trade under $80,000 for the first time since November. Its low of $78,225.84 was more than 25 percent off levels

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across the country to search for the Ramadan moon on Friday (today), February 28, 2025. The Sultan made this request in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by
NSCIA encourages fair pricing ahead of Ramadan amid economic challenges

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its President General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across the country to search for the Ramadan moon on Friday (today), February 28, 2025.

The Sultan made this request in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by NSCIA Secretary General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede.

“Following the guidance of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General urges Nigerian Muslims to look for the crescent of Ramadan 1446 AH immediately after sunset on Friday, 28th February 2025, corresponding to 29th Sha’aban 1446 AH. If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of good character, His Eminence will declare Saturday, 1st March 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH. If the crescent is not sighted, Sunday, 2nd March 2025, will automatically be declared as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH,” Sultan Abubakar said.

The council prayed that Allah grants every Muslim the opportunity to participate in the ibadah (worship) of Ramadan and benefit from its blessings.

The council also encouraged Muslims to contact not only their local Islamic leaders but also some members of the NMSC to report any credible and verified sightings of the Ramadan crescent.

In light of the current economic challenges, the council urged wealthy Muslims to extend charity to the less fortunate in their communities before, during, and after Ramadan.

“The council once again advises traders not to hoard food products or excessively raise prices during the fasting period,” the statement added.

The council wished all Nigerian Muslims and Muslims worldwide a blessed Ramadan in advance.

NSCIA encourages fair pricing ahead of Ramadan amid economic challenges

President Donald Trump of the United States is planning to sign an executive order that would, for the first time, make English the official language of the US. The US in its nearly 250-year history, is said to have never had a national language at the federal level. It was gathered that hundreds of languages
Trump mulls signing executive order making English official US language

President Donald Trump of the United States is planning to sign an executive order that would, for the first time, make English the official language of the US.

The US in its nearly 250-year history, is said to have never had a national language at the federal level.

It was gathered that hundreds of languages are spoken in the US, the byproduct of the country’s long history of taking in immigrants from around the world.

According to the White House, the executive order would rescind a federal mandate issued by President Bill Clinton that agencies and other recipients of federal funding are required to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.

The White House added that agencies would still be able to provide documents and services in languages other than English.

According to the summary of the order, the goal of making English the national language is to promote unity, establish efficiency in the government, and provide a pathway to civic engagement.

Trump has cracked down on illegal immigration a cornerstone of his presidency and he has promised the largest mass deportation operation in American history.

Trump mulls signing executive order making English official US language

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for
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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has threatened to reject the summer schedule of foreign airlines that refuse to patronize local caterers for outboard meals. The minister made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting on ‘Transforming the Aviation Industry’ held in Lagos on Friday. Keyamo expressed his dissatisfaction with international airlines for

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the Supreme Court has ended impunity in Rivers State. Wike stated this while reacting to the apex court’s ruling on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and upheld the legitimacy of the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led State Assembly. According to
Rivers Crisis: Supreme Court ended impunity in Rivers – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the Supreme Court has ended impunity in Rivers State.

Wike stated this while reacting to the apex court’s ruling on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and upheld the legitimacy of the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led State Assembly.

According to him, the decision of the highest court of the land has effectively ended the reign of impunity in Rivers State.

The FCT minister also blasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, accusing them of supporting lawlessness in the state.

According to the minister, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has no choice but to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s verdict, stressing that it represents the final legal authority on the matter.
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DAILY POST reports that the ruling marks a major development in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, reinforcing the authority of the Amaewhule-led Assembly while nullifying the controversial local government elections.

Rivers Crisis: Supreme Court ended impunity in Rivers – Wike

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 245 suspects in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted between February 6 and February 23, 2025. The crackdown targeted criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings across various parts of the FCT, including Kurudu, Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Wuye, Galadimawa, Iddo, Kuje, Apo, Zuba, Asokoro, Karshi, Karu, and
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 245 suspects in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted between February 6 and February 23, 2025. The crackdown targeted criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings across various parts of the FCT, including Kurudu, Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Wuye, Galadimawa, Iddo, Kuje, Apo, Zuba, Asokoro, Karshi, Karu, and

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