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Former England winger Chris Waddle has called on manager Thomas Tuchel to center his team around Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. Waddle remarked that it would be “foolish” for Tuchel not to make Palmer the main focus of his revamped England squad, considering the midfielder’s impressive performances since departing Manchester City. Tuchel took over as Gareth Southgate’s full-time successor last October and started his role in January. “Cole Palmer always stands out,” the ex-Tottenham Hotspur star told Prime Casino. “He’s an excellent creative player.” Many overlook that the creative aspect of the game is the most challenging part of football. “In my opinion, Cole Palmer has performed exceptionally well for Chelsea.” He has great talent and scores goals. “I believe that if Thomas Tuchel doesn’t create a team that supports him — some may argue we have Bellingham — not building a team around Cole Palmer would be foolish. “I think he is our best option if we want to compete for a tournament.”

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has announced that the Mubi livestock market generates an annual income of N29 billion by supplying 29 million animals to Lagos State. He made this statement during a meeting with the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, held in Yola. The governor emphasized that the Mubi livestock market is vital for the state’s economy and plays a key role in Nigeria’s livestock sector. “The Mubi livestock market is a significant economic center, benefiting not only Adamawa State but the whole country. It supplies 29 million animals to Lagos each year, generating N29 billion,” said Governor Fintiri. He called on the federal government to tackle issues faced by livestock traders, particularly roadblocks and extortion on major highways, which he claimed are detrimental to trade. “These hurdles, including the extortion of cattle traders on roads, must be eliminated to support and improve the sector’s economic impact,” he remarked. Governor Fintiri also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the Ministry of Livestock Development and appointing Maiha as minister, expressing hope that this new ministry will rejuvenate the sector. “Establishing a Ministry of Livestock Development is a positive move.” Under Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha’s leadership, I am confident that the sector will achieve new levels of success,” he remarked. In reply, Minister Maiha praised Adamawa State’s initiatives to enhance the livestock industry, particularly the development of a northern international cattle market in Mubi. “Adamawa State is fortunate to have abundant animal resources and more than 33 grazing reserves.” The minister praised the governor’s plan to create a top-tier cattle market in Mubi, noting that it will make the state a leader in livestock commerce.

American rapper Doja Cat has overtaken Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. Nicki Minaj continues to hold the title of the highest-selling female rapper in both the United States and globally, as reported by Billboard. Cardi B has dropped to fourth place in the U.S. rankings but is third worldwide. Billboard’s ranking of the highest-selling female rappers is based on global sales and includes Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and Cardi B. In the U.S., the top four are Nicki Minaj in first place, Doja Cat second, Megan Thee Stallion third, and Cardi B fourth. Additionally, Taylor Swift has been recognized as the foremost artist of the 21st century, while Canadian rapper Drake has been named the biggest rapper of the century. Maroon 5 is recognized as the biggest group, and Destiny’s Child is noted as the biggest girl group, with these rankings based on their performance on the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts. Swift, Drake, Rihanna. Post Malone. Er hat es geschafft. Was ist los? Es war Eminem. The Weeknd and Beyoncé. Ich bin unsicher. Bruno Mars and Usher.

Egyptian team Al Masry has reached Uyo for their CAF Confederation Cup Group D match against Enyimba. The group, made up of players and officials, arrived at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Thursday evening. Al Masry will face Enyimba at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday. In their previous encounter, Al Masry won 2-0 against Enyimba on matchday one and currently sits in second place in the group with five points. Enyimba is at the bottom of the group, having accumulated four points from four matches.

On Thursday, Olugbenga Adepoju, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, awarded decorations to 119 senior police officers who were recently promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The event took place at the Police Officers’ Mess in Old GRA, Port Harcourt, where 40 Superintendents were promoted to Chief Superintendents, 21 Deputy Superintendents to Superintendents, and 58 Assistant Superintendents to Deputy Superintendents. Grace Iringe-Koko, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, reported that the Commissioner was assisted by Deputy Commissioners of Police overseeing different divisions. The Commissioner praised the newly promoted officers for their hard work and dedication, linking their advancements to their professional accomplishments. He thanked God for the success of the event, as well as the PSC and Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for their support in the promotion process. Adepoju highlighted that promotions entail greater responsibility and encouraged the officers to maintain conduct befitting their ranks while contributing positively to the progress of the Nigeria Police Force. On behalf of the promoted officers, CSP Orok Edet assured that they would uphold the principles of the force in their new roles.

The Nigeria Police Force has stated that the Enugu State Government’s account was not hacked, contrary to claims circulating on social media. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this announcement in a statement on Friday in Abuja. “The Nigeria Police Force rejects the unfounded claim of an alleged hack of the Enugu State Government’s official account, which supposedly resulted in the theft of N1.09 billion. This claim is completely baseless, as the matter was investigated by the NPF National Cyber Crime Centre (NCCC). It was a case of procurement fraud, not a cyber breach; a suspect has been arrested, and the funds recovered,” he said. Adejobi noted that the Enugu State Government, along with other government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and corporate entities, collaborated with the NPF-NCCC during the investigation. He also mentioned that this partnership had implemented robust security measures to protect the state’s financial systems. He urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and to verify the reliability of news sources.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has authorized the Department of State Services (DSS) to hold 10 suspected terrorists for 60 days while investigations continue. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request during a ruling on an ex-parte motion presented by DSS lawyer Y.I. Umar, stating that the application was justified. He ordered that the DSS be allowed to detain the individuals until the investigation is complete, with the case adjourned until March 3 for further mention. The DSS identified the suspects, including Adamu Abubakar (aka Abu Aisha), Babagana Bashuli, and others, as members of a group reportedly attempting to create a Boko Haram/ISWAP cell in Osun. The suspects were arrested in Ilesa East LGA on December 16, 2024, under suspicion of terrorism involvement, according to an affidavit from DSS personnel.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has initiated a response against the Boko Haram terrorists responsible for the recent attack on the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State. This assault occurred on Thursday at approximately 12:10 AM, resulting in the deaths of two police officers, Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat, and leaving another officer in critical condition. The terrorists engaged in a gunfight with on-duty officers but were ultimately defeated with the help of the nearby civilian joint taskforce. In a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, the IGP condemned the attack as a despicable act of violence and stated, “Any cop-killers will not go unpunished.” He instructed AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie from Zone 15 to gather resources and work with other security agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The IGP extended his condolences to the families of the slain officers, assuring them that their sacrifices would be remembered. “We honor the courage of Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat, who lost their lives in the line of duty,” he remarked. He also assured that the benefits and entitlements of the deceased officers would be promptly disbursed to their families. The statement further highlighted the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to upholding security and accountability, reaffirming their commitment to holding accountable those who threaten the safety of Nigerians as investigations proceed.

In a split ruling of two Justices against one, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has prohibited the Federal High Court in Kano from handling the legal dispute regarding the Kano Emirate. The appellate court determined that the federal high court lacks jurisdiction over Kano State Chieftaincy matters, which can only be addressed by the Kano high court. Justice Gabriel Omoniyi Kolawole, who issued the lead judgment on Friday, stated that the federal high court should not be involved in Chieftaincy issues and directed that the case be sent back to the Kano State high court, the appropriate court for such cases. However, Presiding Justice Mustapha Mohammed and another Justice concurred with Justice Kolawole that the federal high court has no jurisdiction in the matter, but disagreed on returning the case to the Kano Chief Judge for reassignment. Instead, the two Justices ruled that the proper course of action was to strike the case from the record, rather than remitting it. As a result, the proceedings in the federal high court were dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. Further details will follow.