The Kano State Fire Service has disclosed that a fire outbreak consumed 37 shops in the Zawaciki area of Kumbotso Local Government, Kano State. The Service’s spokesperson, Saminu Abdullahi, told journalists that the fire occurred at 01:37 am on Wednesday. Abdullahi said, “We received a distress call at about 01:37 a.m. from one Malam Baba that there was a fire outbreak at Zuwaciki. “We quickly mobilised our personnel to the scene at about 01:47 a.m. and put out the fire so as not to spread to other shops.” Abdullahi mentioned that the 37 shops affected were situated on the ground…
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A popular Fuji musician, Taye Akande Adebisi, also known as Taye Currency, has dismissed a report circulating on social media platforms that he fainted in London, the United Kingdom. There were concerns about the musician’s health on Wednesday after a report emerged that he collapsed in London during his performance and was rushed to the hospital. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Tope Eluyefa, the fuji musician expressed surprise at the unfounded claims that had been spreading, asserting that he is in good spirits and robust health. He emphasised that his recent performances were streamed live on various social media…
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, of encouraging militancy within its ranks over the unlawful protest at its national headquarters in Abuja. Guru Trends recalls that scores of protesting members of the NLC Political Commission stormed the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, chanting solidarity songs and calling for the sack of the National Chairman, Julius Abure. In a statement signed by LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party described NLC’s action of carrying out the colossal destruction of properties at its national headquarters as a criminal act, a misplacement of priority and an action…
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and secure the release of the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The clerics appealed to the Nigerian leader to utilize his esteemed position to explore all legal avenues to free the Biafra agitator for the betterment of the South-East region. Guru Trends understands that this plea comes shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the bail request made by the IPOB leader within the past 24 hours. Addressing attendees at the episcopal ordination of the auxiliary Bishop of Orlu…
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. Guru Trends reports the lawmakers passed the bill following the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND that considered the Bill. The chairman of the committee, Senator Muntari Dandutse, presented the report during plenary on Wednesday, March 20. The Senate had given the Bill accelerated hearing by suspending relevant sections of its standing rules and referred the Bill to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had last week transmitted the Bill to the…
The Nigeria Football Federation has named the former Super Eagles winger as caretaker coach for the March international friendlies. Nigeria are without a permanent coach since February after parting ways with Jose Peseiro who led them to an Africa Cup of Nations silver medal. Finidi George was Peseiro’s assistant and has been handed the temporary reigns of the national team. The 52-year-old will be in charge of the Super Eagles’ international friendly matches against Ghana on March 22 and Mali four days later in Morocco. George has already started work preparing for the international friendly matches. “Coach George Finidi has held…
Cardi B has addressed rumors about her net worth, revealing that it is somewhere around $80 million. The “WAP” hitmaker stopped by 360 with Speedy show on Saturday (March 16), during which the host said a quick Google attaches close to $100 million to the rapper’s name. In her bashful response, she didn’t reveal a specific digit but instead confirmed that the host’s figure wasn’t far off either. “Uh, Jesus Christ,” she began. “I made a lot of money! “I feel like I almost passed almost 80 million dollars. Like, I make a lot of money. I make a lot, a lot, a…
Beyoncé has offered fans a small taste of a collaboration with Travis Scott ahead of the release of her country album Cowboy Carter. A snippet of a song possibly from the follow-up to her 2022 hit Renaissance was featured on an advertisement for Beyoncé’s official store urging people to pre-order the album. The small clip features only Scott’s distinctive vocals. Though Beyoncé has confirmed Cowboy Carter‘s country music influences, the snippet of the track with Scott features a far more synthesized Hip Hop sound. On Tuesday (March 19), Beyoncé shared the cover for the album which sees her sitting on top of a horse, dressed in red, white and…
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Alicia Keys and Roc Nation have energize a 7th grader’s drive to save the performing arts program at her school. On Monday (March 18), TMZ reported that the singer-songwriter teamed up with the multidisciplinary company to donate $60,000 to the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City amid budget cuts that threaten to close their arts program for good. The cause, currently steered by 12-year-old Tennyson Artigliere, is also quite dear to Keys’ as she herself is an alumni of the school. The massive monetary push helps the student tremendously as she has now exceeded her goal of $102k, with…
Nicki Minaj canceled a show on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour earlier this week, and now she’s issued an apology for the inconvenience. The Queens rapper pulled out of her concert in New Orleans on Monday (March 18) at the last minute due to illness, with the show set to take place at the Smoothie King Center. Nicki took to X on Tuesday (March 19) to offer her “sincerest apologies,” stating she didn’t want to give people anything less than “100 percent” of herself on stage. “New Orleans, please accept my sincerest apologies for having to reschedule our date together,” she wrote.…
Kendrick Lamar has revealed that he has bought a Buick Regal, the same car he was brought home in from the hospital as a baby. In a rare public comment, Lamar posted a number of pictures of the vehicle on his personal Instagram account including one which shows his reflection in the door. Lamar also posted a lengthy but cryptic message about car and what it means to him. “Aye life get real tricky,” he wrote. “no matter where you at with it. i never pick and choose what stories to relate to. all of them is relative. like my momma…
Dr. Dre has announced that Eminem is set to release a new album later this year. During his appearance on Jimmel Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (March 19), the N.W.A legend took the opportunity to reveal Slim Shady would be returning with a new project in 2024. Dre told Jimmy Kimmel he had Em’s blessing to announce the news while sitting next to Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. “Let me tell you something, let me explain something to you right now: Eminem is working on his own album which is coming out this year,” he said. “And I actually talked to him and he told me it was okay for me…
Al-Hilal and Brazil forward Neymar posted an update on his recovery from ACL surgery, as he nears a return to full fitness. The 32-year-old forward tore his ACL in October of last year while on Brazil duty, with it revealed he would require surgery a month later. Neymar has endured a gruelling process to recovery from that major setback, but he appears to be nearing a return to action after a recent update posted on his Instagram page. The Brazilian posted a selection of pictures doing upper and lower-body stretches, as he showed off his new-found flexibility. https://www.instagram.com/neymarjr/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=b52821e6-b55b-4221-b631-294560b4fde5 The post not only shows off Neymar with…
Biden does not have the authority to determine who is eligible to vote There are no credible reports that Biden issued an executive order about voting. And experts said the president doesn’t have the authority to decide who can vote. “No, the president does not have power to decide who is eligible to vote and who is not,” Sean Morales-Doyle, director of voting rights from Brennan Center of Justice, told USA TODAY. “Power typically belongs to state legislatures and state constitutions.” Currently, none of the 50 U.S. states allow noncitizens to vote in federal elections, Morales-Doyle said. Moreover, in 1996, Congress made it…
A court has frozen Texas’s controversial immigration law, one of the toughest of its kind, in a case being closely watched across the US. The legislation would allow officials in Texas to detain and prosecute anyone they think has entered the country illegally, superseding federal powers. The law briefly came into force on Tuesday for a few hours during a legal back and forth between courts. On Wednesday the US appeals court will hear the case. The SB4 law in Texas was due to come into effect on 5 March but President Joe Biden’s administration challenged it on the grounds…
Donald Trump’s lawyers are asking a New York court to put a $464m (£365m) fine in a civil fraud case on hold, as the former president finds himself in a precarious financial situation that could ultimately see his most prized properties taken. If Mr Trump wants to continue his appeal in the case without the state seizing the fine from him, he must submit the full amount in cash or secure a bond from a private company by 25 March. But on Monday, his lawyers said that despite their “diligent efforts” it had been “practically impossible” to find a company…
The hospital where Catherine, Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery has said “any breach” of patient information would be investigated. It follows reports that staff tried to access her private medical information. The London Clinic said it had “no place” for those intentionally breaching the trust of patients or colleagues. The Information Commissioners’ Office (ICO) said it had received a “breach report” and was making inquiries.
A Spanish court has ruled that ex-Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves can be conditionally released from jail after serving about a quarter of his sentence for rape. Alves, who was sentenced to four and a half years in prison last month, will be released on a €1m (£853,000) bail. He had been held in pre-trial detention since January 2023. The 40-year-old was found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in December 2022. The victim’s lawyer called the decision “a scandal”. The conditions for his release include turning over both his Brazilian and Spanish passports so he…
The Three Lions have a world-class pool of players and there should be no excuses if they do not win the Euros – but who will make the cut? England have often gone into tournaments with inflated expectations and confidence, but this time the hype is justified. The Three Lions should be heading to Germany with one intention only: to bring the trophy home. Gareth Southgate’s side were just a couple of penalties away from ending 55 years of hurt in the last European Championship, but since that agonising final defeat to Italy at Wembley, they have only gotten stronger. They shone…
The Blaugrana have no intention of spending big on the Portuguese forward while Diego Simeone doesn’t want him at the Metropolitano Trust has always meant everything to Joao Felix. “I always had the ball at my feet,” he once wrote of his childhood in an article for The Players’ Tribune. “Always. Always. Always. And if I was going to pass it to you, well, I had to trust you, right? I mean… that’s my ball, I don’t know what you’re going to do with it. You could just give it away or something, I won’t allow that! “As I grew as a man,…