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EPL: Guardiola dismisses claims of major Man City squad overhaul
Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars still have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he seeks to reclaim past glories after a difficult season. City have only the FA Cup left to compete for in terms of silverware, following the collapse of their Premier League title defence and their
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Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars still have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he seeks to reclaim past glories after a difficult season. City have only the FA Cup left to compete for in terms of silverware, following the collapse of their Premier League title defence and their
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FG unveils electricity policy to boost power supply
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday formally unveiled the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy in Abuja. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, the policy, developed through a collaborative effort involving local and international stakeholders, aims to establish a sustainable and inclusive electricity sector in Nigeria. The unveiling, organised by
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday formally unveiled the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy in Abuja. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Friday, the policy, developed through a collaborative effort involving local and international stakeholders, aims to establish a sustainable and inclusive electricity sector in Nigeria. The unveiling, organised by
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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,
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
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Bitcoin slumps amid US tariff threats, crypto scandals
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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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 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
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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
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
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Keyamo threatens international airlines over local caterer patronage
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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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
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.
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
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Police arrest 245 suspects across FCT in February
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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Nigerian troops eliminate 217 terrorists, arrest 574 others in February – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a statement on the operations of the Armed Forces across the country on Friday in Abuja. Kangye also revealed that
Nigerian troops eliminate 217 terrorists, arrest 574 others in February – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces on internal operations neutralised 217 terrorists and apprehended 574 others in February.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a statement on the operations of the Armed Forces across the country on Friday in Abuja.
Kangye also revealed that a total of 320 hostages were rescued while 152 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ combatants and their families surrendered to the troops within the period.
He said that the military also recovered 296 assorted weapons and 7,245 rounds of ammunition.
These weapons, according to him, comprise 159 AK-47 rifles, 54 locally fabricated guns, 36 dane guns, 19 pump-action guns, 4,836 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 1,506 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 235 cartridges, along with 28 assorted arms and 668 assorted ammunition.
Kangye said that the Armed Forces carried out joint operations in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, other security agencies and hybrid forces.
These operations, according to him, include fighting and confidence-building patrols, raids, ambushes, clearances, as well as search and rescue missions.
“In the course of these operations, several terrorists were neutralised, their collaborators apprehended, kidnapped victims rescued, and surrendered terrorists received.
“We also apprehended gunrunners, oil theft perpetrators and other violent extremists.
“Additionally, there were multiple close air support operations, armed reconnaissance patrols and air interdiction missions,” he said.
The defence spokesman said the troops successfully thwarted oil theft operations worth approximately N2.1 billion and apprehended 122 oil theft perpetrators.
He said that troops also recovered 1.7 million litres of stolen crude oil, 402,936 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 600 litres of DPK within the month.
According to him, all arrested individuals, recovered items and rescued hostages were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
Kangye said successes in the month of February were as a result of the tireless efforts of troops engaged in operations across the country’s troubled zones.
He assured the public that military would continue to discharge its constitutional duty of safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians.
Nigerian troops eliminate 217 terrorists, arrest 574 others in February – DHQ
