Author: GuruTrends

MY LAST MOMENT ON MISS WORLD STAGE BY ADA EME My last moment on Miss World stage – Ada Eme 25-year-old Ada Eme goes for Miss World title in India, makes top 40 finalists 25-year-old Ada Eme goes for Miss World title in India, makes top 40 finalists ‘How I felt after exiting from the competition’ By BENJAMIN NJOKU Ada Eme returned to the country days back amid a rousing reception after her grand outing at the just concluded 71st Miss World pageant in India. The beauty queen represented Nigeria at the international competition, which was won by Krystyna Pyszková…

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM NEW MINIMUM WAGE NEGOTIATIONS It would recalled that President Bola Tinubu, represented by his deputy, Kashim Shettima, on January 30, this year, inaugurated a 37-member panel on the new minimum wage at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The panel, with membership, which cuts across the Federal and state governments, private sector and organised labour, is saddled with recommending a new national minimum wage for the country on or before April 1, following the expiration of the N30,000 minimum wage.

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There looks set to be more Saudi spending in the summer, with Barcelona star Raphinha and Tottenham ace Richarlison targeted by Pro League clubs. Clubs from the Middle East dominated transfer window proceedings a year ago and multiple outlets claim that the window this summer will be no different. Raphinha has long been linked with a move away from Barcelona, often touted as a way to alleviate their continued financial burdens. Sport reports that Saudi clubs are back in the mix for the Brazilian, as they represent the few who could afford his €5.5 million (£4.7m/$6.0m) wages per season. The report lists…

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Cardi B has shared her feelings about going 50/50 with a partner. This week, Bardi made an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, where she tackled numerous topics, including relationship dynamics. She dove full-on into the ongoing debate on whether couples should split bills 50/50. “This is really controversial,” she stated, in a clip seemingly taped between takes. Then she cited an example of a couple earning equal incomes, but where the man covers all expenses. “How y’all ever gonna save up to buy a house or buy a business if you make the same money but he pays all…

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MY SCHOOL FEES WAS N26 MILLION Many people in her comment section agreed that studying abroad was expensive, especially if one was not offered a scholarship. They maintained that the best option would be to look for a fully-funded scholarship if one was not from a wealthy home.

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Championship side Coventry City stunned Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 with two injury-time goals in their FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, booking their place in the semis for the first time since 1987. Coventry’s Ellis Simms opened the scoring at the Molineux Stadium in the 53rd minute, bundling the ball in from close range. Rayan Ait-Nouri gave Wolves a lifeline in the 83rd minute when the defender slotted in from the edge of the box, and Hugo Bueno looked to have wrapped up the comeback for the home side when he struck five minutes after. But Simms scored a second in the…

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CUSTOMS SEIZES BULLETS WORTH N557 MILLION STORED IN GARRI SACKS The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, said it intercepted 940 rounds of ammunition worth N557 million concealed in sacks of garri (cassava flakes) at the Idiroko axis of the state. The Area Controller, Ahmadu Shibu, said thiuas at a media conference on Friday in Idiroko, Ogun. Mr Shuaibu said while carrying out an anti-smuggling operation on 14 March, along the border, operatives of the command intercepted smuggled 940 rounds of ammunition concealed in sacks of garri.

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Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Tony Aziegbemi. Guru Trends gathered that Aziegbemi was kidnapped by the gunmen a few metres from his residence off the Government Reservation Area in Benin City, the state capital. He was said to have been trailed by his abductors who were said to be in two Toyota Corolla cars, overtook his jeep along Odaro Street off Country Home road close to his house at about 11 pm Friday. Aziegbemi was said to have left a night meeting in the government house when he was been trailed…

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FULL LIST OF OLUBADANS WITH THE SHORTEST REIGNS One month: Olubadan Oyetunde I Eleta reigned for just one month, from November 1946 to December 1946. Three months: Olubadan Memudu Alli Iwo Gbenla reigned for three months in 1942. Six months: Also in 1946, Olubadan Fagbinrin Akere II Oritamerin reigned for six months. Six months: Oba Yesufu Kobiowu Oranyan ruled for six months. One year: Baale Oderinlo Opeagbe Idiomo/Kure reigned for one year between 1850 and 1851. One year: Ba’ale Ibikunle reigned between 1864 and 1865 for one year. One year: Baale Orowusi (Awarun) Kobomoje reigned between 1870 and 1871 for…

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday Paris Saint-Germain were the favourites in their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal tussle. The Catalans, five-time winners of the competition, face former coach Luis Enrique’s French champions, but although PSG are still looking to win the trophy for the first time, Xavi believes they are the stronger side. “I’d give them the favourites tag – we have won more Champions Leagues, but the economic situation they are in, signing players (compared to) what we can spend, it’s not the same situation,” Xavi told a news conference. “They won’t beat us on hope, desire, and dreaming…

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Blood sugar monitors are unnecessary for people without diabetes and could, in extreme cases, fuel eating disorders, leading doctors have warned. They are part of a personalised diet trend, promoted on social media and spearheaded by companies including ZOE. But NHS national diabetes advisor Prof Partha Kar said there is no strong evidence the gadgets help people without the condition. ZOE said research is at an early stage but is “cutting edge”. In people with diabetes, blood sugar – also known as blood glucose – can remain high for several hours after eating. At very high levels this can cause…

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After the army seized power in Niger last year, the president of its giant neighbour Nigeria was at the forefront of demands that the junta step down, even warning that the West African bloc could use military force to oust the generals, while imposing tough sanctions and closing the border. However just eight months later, Bola Tinubu has lifted all those restrictions. In many ways, it is a huge climbdown for the regional bloc, Ecowas, but it is also personally embarrassing for Mr Tinubu, analysts say. The warm welcome for the lifting of sanctions in both Niger and across the…

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A missing external panel on a Boeing plane was detected when it landed at an airport in the US state of Oregon on Friday, says United Airlines. A spokesperson said United flight 433, from San Francisco, arrived at the Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon, at about 11:30 (18:30 GMT) on Friday. The 25-year-old Boeing 737-800 was carrying 139 passengers and 6 crew. No-one was injured – the missing panel went unnoticed during the flight. Boeing is under fierce scrutiny after a series of high-profile safety incidents. Amber Judd, a senior official at Rogue Valley International Medford Airport, said…

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Mason Mount is set to be included in Manchester United’s squad to face Liverpool on Sunday, just days after returning from a lengthy injury layoff. The England midfielder has been sidelined with a calf problem and has not played since United’s 1-0 victory over Luton in November. But after a lengthy layoff Mount returned to training earlier this week, and manager Erik ten Hag hasn’t delayed in bringing him back into the fray. The Athletic reports that the 25-year-old will be in the squad that hosts Liverpool in Sunday’s crunch FA Cup quarter-final clash. The Dutchman hinted as much in Friday’s press conference, telling reporters:…

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Barcelona forward Joao Felix is aware of the negative reception he will receive from his former club Atletico Madrid on Sunday. The 24-year-old Barcelona forward, who is still currently contracted to Diego Simeone’s side, has looked ahead to the upcoming clash against his parent club this weekend – where he is expecting a hostile reaction from Atletico fans. Felix has claimed the entire team will get a frosty reception from the home fans, however it will be ‘worse’ for him as he returns to the Wanda Metropolitano as a Barcelona player. Speaking to DAZN, Felix said: “It’s going to be a very complicated…

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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 15th March, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market? Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate): The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N1600 and sell at N1605 on Friday 15th March 2024, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).…

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