A former Kaduna North Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has supported the proposed negotiations with abductors of over 280 pupils kidnapped in Kaduna. Recall that over 280 students of LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State were abducted on Thursday. After a few days after the kidnap, the bandits demanded 40 trillion naira, 11 Hilux vans and 150 motorcycles in exchange for the 16 persons they were holding captive. This development was confirmed to newsmen by a community leader, John Yusuf, who said the bandits got in touch with the victims’ families and asked for the items. In a…
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LET SALARIES AND WAGES BE COMMENSURATE WITH COST OF LIVING THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted on a living wage for workers in the country and asked the Federal Government to allow salaries and wages to be commensurate with the cost of living. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, said this at the 11th Quadrennial Delegates Conference of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Abuja. It will be recalled that the NLC had presented N709, 000 for consideration as the new national minimum wage at the public hearing of the minimum wage negotiation committee for…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday submitted the 2024 budget for the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. The estimates of the budget, however, was not disclosed when the President’s letter seeking the passage of the budget which was read on the floor of the House during the plenary session. The letter reads, “In line with the provisions of sections 121 and 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has prepared the 2024 budget proposal of the FCT which is here before you for the…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the Lagos State 2023 gubernatorial election, Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has refuted claims of expelling Bode George from the party. Guru Trends reports that Jandor, in an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, said Bode George and his cohorts expelled themselves from the party. According to him, party leaders, including Bode George, ceased to be members of PDP when they declared support for another candidate during the presidential and governorship elections. He said, “I did not expel them because I have no power to do so; I would rather say they expelled themselves when they…
Diddy has been accused of blocking a sample request from Conway The Machine but then clearing it for his own son instead. Producer and record executive Hitmaka made the allegations during an interview on Shade 45 with Superstar Jay. The veteran beatsmith, formerly known as Yung Berg, began by explaining how he produced the song “Naughty” for Boosie Badazz before Puffy pulled some strings behind the scenes so his son King Combs could have the track. “No disrespect to Christian [Combs] because we got a bunch of other records that went crazy too [but] I love Boosie’s version more,” Hitmaka said. “Puff called Craig Kallman [CEO of Atlantic…
CANADIAN DOLLAR TO NAIRA BLACK MARKET TODAY The parallel market, operating independently from the official banking system, reflects the real-time supply and demand dynamics for foreign currencies in Nigeria. While it offers an alternative route for obtaining foreign currencies, the black market is fraught with risks, including the potential for scams, underscoring the importance of caution among those engaging in such transactions.
REDMI NOTE 15 PRO 5G UNLEASH PHOTOGRAPHIC POWER AND UNENDING STAMINA Calling all photography enthusiasts and power users! Brace yourselves for the arrival of the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, a smartphone that redefines mobile experiences. Packing a monstrous 8000mAh battery and an industry-leading 200MP camera system, this powerhouse is built to last and capture stunning visuals like never before.
LIZZY ANJORIN CONTINUES ONLINE DRAMA WITH IYABO OJO The Yoruba movie star shared her experiences with Laide and Mercy with whom she was once close, revealing that both of them struck a friendship in America after she was invited to her son’s naming ceremony. According to Anjorin, their relationship didn’t last long as Iyabo Ojo started getting close to Laide Bakare and ruined their relationship. She stated that when Mercy Aigbe became the wife of Kazim Adeoti, she invited her to her launch and though Mercy was skeptical that she wouldn’t attend, she showed up for her. Yet she betrayed…
CEMENT PRICES IN NIGERIA TODAY In light of recent developments surrounding cement prices in Nigeria, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the current market rates offered by major cement producers Despite agreements between the Federal Government and manufacturers, discrepancies in prices have emerged, prompting a closer examination of the pricing landscape across the industry.
TUNDE AYENI PETITIONS AGAINST EX MISTRESS ADAOBI ALAGWU IN MESSY PARTERNITY TUSSLE Nigerian businessman Tunde Ayeni, who has been entangled in a messy paternity tussle with his ex-mistress, an Abuja-based lawyer, Adaobi Alagwu, has written the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to invalidate any international passport bearing his name presented by Ms Alagwu and her child. Mr Ayeni, through his legal representative Dele Adesina, emphasised that Ms Alagwu’s daughter is not entitled to use his name on her travel document, citing a lack of familial relationships between them. The former chairperson of the defunct Sky Bank disclosed this in a “Cease”…
A TRIBE CALLED JUDAH SMASHES BOX OFFICE RECORDS FEMI BRAINARDS STRUGGLES ABROAD OTHER ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS A Tribe Called Judah’ ends cinema run with N1.4 billion Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has ended its run in Nigeria, having broken records by earning a total gross of N1.4 billion
AFTER 5 YEARS OF LIVING IN UK MAN GATHERS HIS SAVINGS BUILDS He even showed the building plan that he used. Every angle of the house had pillars to withstand the weight of the building’s parapet.
UNITED NIGERIA AIRLINES CEO GIVES CBN FG SIMPLE SOLUTION TO CRASH NAIRA TO DOLLAR RATE BELOW N1000 We are happy with the success recorded so far in the last week, and there’s hope that the naira will continue to come down, below N1000, probably.” To accomplish this, however, he recommended that the government introspect and identify the root causes of these problems
Lecce have fired manager Roberto D’Aversa after he headbutted an opposing player at the end of their loss to Hellas Verona at the weekend, the Serie A club said on Monday. D’Aversa headbutted Verona striker Thomas Henry in the aftermath of their 1-0 home defeat on Sunday, and the club released a statement later that day condemning the incident and have now dismissed the 48-year-old. “After the events that took place at the end of the Lecce – Verona match, US Lecce announces that it has relieved coach Roberto D’Aversa of his duties,” the club said in a statement. D’Aversa…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announces rules to implement the controversial law, weeks before he seeks a rare third term in vote due by May. The Indian government has announced rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a rare third term for his Hindu nationalist government. The controversial law passed in 2019 by Modi’s government allowed Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from India’s neighbouring countries. It declared that Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians who fled to Hindu-majority India from mainly Muslim Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan before December 31, 2014, were eligible for…
The Senegal international joined the Blues in the summer of 2022, earmarked by Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea entered an era of Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership. But like most of his team-mates that season Koulibaly flattered to deceive, and at the age of 32 was shipped out to Al-Hilal due to a lack of other suitors. And while that transfer certainly aided Chelsea’s finances, with €25 million (£21m/$27m) recouped, the centre-back has revealed that the move has been a good fit for him, too. Speaking to Spanish outlet AS, Koulibaly said: “I have found happiness again on and off the field. At Chelsea…
Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has added to Xavi’s injury problems ahead of Tuesday’s crunch Champions League tie with Napoli. Roberto had been tipped to start in midfield against Napoli as Barca are without Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi due to injury. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the plan will not be actualized when the Blaugrana take the field on Tuesday evening due to the Spaniard lacking match sharpness. The situation means Xavi only has three fit senior midfielders available in Ilkay Gundogan, Oriol Romeu and Fermin Lopez. Barcelona have struggled all season long with fitness problems, particularly in midfield. The…
Eric Dier teased Bayern Munich team-mate Harry Kane for “stealing” his goal, as he completed his hat-trick in the 8-1 thrashing of Mainz on Saturday. Kane completed a perfect hat-trick against the Bundesliga relegation candidates, with Thomas Muller, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry and a Leon Goretza brace sealing an absolute rout on Saturday. For his third, Kane headed home from practically the goal line after Dier’s powerful header was tipped up into the air by goalkeeper Robin Zentner. A Mainz defender was tracking back meaning the ball may have been cleared before Kane’s touch, but that didn’t stop Dier ripping into…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled a former councillor representing the Obio/Akpor legislative council of Rivers State, Hon. Achor Nna. Guru Trends reports that the lawmaker’s suspension from the party comes barely three days after he resigned his position as councilor and declared support for the sitting governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Recall that Fubara and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been fighting over the control of the state. However, in a letter signed by the PDP Ward 9 Chairman in Obio/Akpor LGA, Collins Chukwu, dated March 9, 2024, Nna was accused of failing…
A member of the Senate Appropriation Committee and representative of Ondo South Senatorial District, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has vehemently disputed claims made by his colleague Senator Abdul Ningi, asserting the allegations of two Appropriation Acts are baseless and potentially harmful to the nation’s stability. Guru Trends reports that Ibrahim called for legal action against Senator Ningi for alleged criminal misinformation and conduct likely to breach the peace. During a discussion with Senate correspondents on Monday, Senator Ibrahim emphasized the urgency with which he believes the Federal Government and the Senate should address the matter. He proposed that Senator Ningi be charged for spreading…