🇾🇪🇮🇷 The Houthi's full statement on joining the war on Iran's side: "In implementation of what was stated in the last statement of the Yemeni Armed Forces regarding direct military intervention in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the resistance fronts in Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine, and in view of the continued military escalation, the targeting of infrastructure, and the perpetration of crimes and massacres against our brothers in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, and Palestine. The Yemeni Armed Forces, with the help of Allah Almighty and relying upon Allah, have carried out the first military operation using a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting sensitive Israeli military sites in southern occupied Palestine. This operation coincided with the heroic operations carried out by our mujahideen brothers in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. By the grace of Allah Almighty, the operation successfully achieved its objectives. Our operations, with Allah's help, will cont...
Here's what's happening in Nigeria today:
Economy and Business - The Nigerian stock market gained N1.06 trillion in one week, with a 1.53% rally in January.¹ - Oando Plc released its unaudited results, showing a 45% revenue increase and N65.5 billion full-year profit.
- The Kano State government increased its 2025 budget by 31% to accommodate rising expenditure.
Entertainment and Sports - Rema and Tems are nominated for Best Global Music Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards, with critics predicting a potential win. - Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in a 2-1 defeat to Ajax in the Europa League. - The Nigeria Sport Summit is scheduled for March 19, 2025, to discuss innovative strategies for advancing sports development.
Politics and Governance - The Federal Government is prepared to receive deported Nigerians from the US. - The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission announced its readiness to assist returnees.
Other News - The Black boxes from the American Airline jet that crashed into a US Army helicopter near Washington, DC, are being investigated. - The World Bank plans to address 300 million job disparities globally, including in Nigeria.
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