Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defense, claims that anyone who believes that President Bola Tinubu is a failure or a weakling is either blind or misguided and cannot see the new Nigeria that is emerging. In response to the implication that the North might vote against Tinubu in 2027, he made this statement. The forum, through Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, its spokesman, expressed regret that the region had supported Tinubu in the 2023 election and said that going forward, the region would place a higher priority on unanimity and consensus when choosing a candidate for the nation’s highest office. However,…
Author: GuruTrends
Liza Gardner accuses Diddy and Aaron Hall of sexually assaulting her in the 90s, when she was 16 years old. In November of last year, Diddy was hit with yet another lawsuit for alleged sexual assault, this time from a woman named Liza Gardner. Gardner claims she met the Bad Boy Records founder and Aaron Hall at an event in the 90s. At the time, she says she was only 16 years old. She alleges that the duo began buying her drinks before inviting her back to Hall’s apartment. Upon arrival, she alleges that they sexually assaulted her and her friend, also pressuring them…
The Senate is examining the financial records of 774 federal agencies, which include the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. This investigation stems from the concerns outlined in the 2019 report of the Auditor General for the Federation. Aliyu Wadada, the Chairman of the Senate Public Account Committee, revealed this information while speaking to journalists in Nasarawa State on Friday. He said, “We are currently looking into the books of 774 MDAs to see what was appropriated to them and check whether they judiciously utilized the funds. “As events unfold, we shall be…
LONDON (AP) — Brentford ended a nine-game winless skid with a 2-0 win over last-placed Sheffield United in the English Premier League on Saturday. Thomas Frank’s team had been slipping dangerously down the table but an own goal by Oliver Arblaster in the 63rd minute and Frank Onyeka’s stoppage-time strike eased concerns at Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford sits seven points above 17th-placed Luton with five games remaining. Sheffield’s winless slide extended to eight games and Chris Wilder’s team was 10 points from safety. Arblaster’s goal came when he tried to block Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross, sending the ball into the net…
Reno Omokri Why North, Southwest will continue to control political power in Nigeria – Omokri Reno Omokri, a sociopolitical analyst, has claimed that the North and South will continue to control political power in Nigeria. He said both regions will continue to yield political power over Nigeria due to their unity and humility. Posting on X, the former presidential aide said other regions will assume control of political power in Nigeria when they learn humility and unity from the North and Western parts of the country. According to Omokri: “Sadly, as long as Nigeria remains one united…
Earlier this week, NLE Choppa dropped his new track “Slut Me Out 2,” to mixed reactions. While some listening think the 21-year-old’s raunchy bars are a bit much, others have already dubbed it the song of the summer. Following the release of the fun single, NLE Choppa took to Twitter/X to thank one community that’s been showing it plenty of love. “I’m noticing the LGBTQ community showing so much love to ‘Slut Me Out 2,'” he wrote. “And I Simply Want To Say Thank You.. IDC what’s normalized as a rapper, I was raised to F*ck with who f*ck with you! So thank y’all for…
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Hartford on Saturday to fete the UConn men’s basketball team following its second straight NCAA championship, its sixth in the past 25 years. The players and coaches paraded on a double-decker bus with an open-air top and lifted the national title trophy from the state Capitol to the XL Center, the arena in which the team plays about half its home games. The procession included marching bands, cheerleaders, first responders, top state politicians and other groups as fans shouted and waved UConn signs. The celebration followed Monday’s 75-60 win…
Be proactive, defend Niger Delta people – Factional IYC caution South-South Governors The leadership of the factional Ijaw Youths Congress, IYC, Worldwide led by Dr. Theophilus Alaye, has cautioned the six governors of the South-South states to be more proactive on issues concerning the Niger Delta region. Part of the concern raised by the group is the need for the governors to take decisions regarding the protection of the lives and properties of the people and the region seriously. In a statement, signed and issued by the factional National Spokesperson of the group, Mr Bedford Berefa, said the…
Jadakiss doesn’t understand J Cole’s decision. Jadakiss wants to speak with J Cole about his apology to Kendrick Lamar because he can’t figure out why he did it. Appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show, he discussed Cole’s apology as well as Lamar’s feud with Drake. Jadakiss began by explaining that he doesn’t think Cole was “worried” about what Lamar was going to fire back with and instead suggested that he “felt something internally.” From there, he said that he wants to ask Cole “what happened?” Jadakiss also theorized that Drake is definitely going to drop a response but that it will come when “it…
Monday Osazuwa, a dispatch rider, disclosed to the Special Offences Court in Lagos on Friday his involvement in collecting cash on behalf of the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. According to Osazuwa, Emefiele instructed him on multiple occasions to collect a total of $3 million in cash installments. Osazuwa told the court that he was employed as a dispatch rider at Zenith Bank since 2001 before transitioning to the CBN as a contract staff member in 2014. During his testimony, Osazuwa revealed that he was subsequently appointed as a full-time senior supervisor responsible for recording and filing…
Isak scored twice in the first half at St. James’ Park AFP Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle beat Tottenham 4-0 at St. James’ Park on Saturday, which saw Spurs drop to fifth place in the Premier League on goal difference. With top-four rivals Aston Villa playing title-chasing Arsenal this weekend, the visit to the north-east provided Spurs with a chance to significantly boost their hopes of playing in Europe’s premier club competition next term. However, the hosts came into this clash still in the hunt for a Europa Conference League spot, which could even turn into a Europa League place depending on who wins the…
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City kept up the pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool with an emphatic 5-1 victory over relegation-threatened Luton on Saturday that put the defending champion back atop the English Premier League. An early own goal from Daiki Hashioka gave City the lead at Etihad Stadium before a fierce shot by Mateo Kovacic and a penalty by Erling Haaland put the game beyond doubt after the break. Luton earned a consolation goal through Ross Barkley in the 81st but Jeremy Doku and Josko Gvardiol added late goals to wrap up the win, which lifted City two points…
Griezmann was the hero yet again AFP Atletico Madrid consolidated their place in the LaLiga top four as a brace from Antoine Griezmann (33) helped Diego Simeone’s side to a 3-1 victory over Girona. The result extends the Colchoneros’ dominant home record this season to 21 wins in 24 matches. Coming into the weekend with a nine-point buffer over fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, Girona travelled to the capital with European qualification firmly within their grasp. Michel’s side came flying out the blocks, and their positive start was rewarded with an opener inside four minutes when a brilliant team move culminated in Artem Dovbyk tapping home from Yan…
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — The sequel turned out to be just as good for Wrexham. The Welsh team co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds clinched promotion to the third tier of English soccer thanks to a 6-0 home win over Forest Green on Saturday. That’s back-to-back promotions for the team since it was thrust into the spotlight following the investment by its Hollywood owners. It is two tiers away from the Premier League. Wrexham needed to both beat Forest Green and see MK Dons and Barrow drop points in order to secure automatic promotion to League One with two rounds to…
Zacch Adedeji, the Chief Executive of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), announced that the organization experienced unprecedented growth in revenue collection, resulting in a significant achievement of N12.3 trillion in 2023. Speaking at the FIRS special day during the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair, Adedeji, represented by FIRS staff member Mrs. Aisha Ribadu, attributed this success to the organization’s commitment to developing and empowering its workforce. He emphasized the importance of equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for success. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Enugu State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA,…
Man City top Premier League table after beating error-prone Luton Profimedia Manchester City climbed to the top of the Premier League (PL) table, at least temporarily, comfortably defeating Luton Town 5-1 to extend their undefeated league record to 17 games (W13, D4). Unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium since November 2022, City returned to league action following an enthralling 3-3 midweek draw with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Having lost each of their five previous visits to current top-six sides this season, the last thing Luton needed was to fall behind inside two minutes, but that’s exactly the fate they suffered here. After being denied…
Naira best-performing currency in April, to exchange below N1,000 per Dollar – Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs reports that the Naira’s ongoing surge against the Dollar has positioned it as the top-performing currency this month (April). According to a statement by Goldman Sachs economists, given the Naira’s strengthening trend in the foreign exchange market, there’s a possibility that it may trade below N1,000 per Dollar in the near future. The think-tank disclosed this in its latest report on Nigeria’s economic realities. The report stated that the Naira rallied 12 per cent against the Dollar in April, adding to…
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When William Byron first met Rick Hendrick a decade ago, the teenager who had learned racing on a computer wasn’t all that confident how things would work out as he revealed his goal to drive one day for the NASCAR team owner. There is certainly no lack of confidence now for Byron, who at 26 is getting race wins for NASCAR’s winningest team, and some significant ones at that. A week after Byron’s 13th career win in a 1-2-3 finish for Hendrick Motorsports at Martinsville as the team marked the 40th anniversary of its first victory, the series…
Drake might be cooking up some serious heat in response to the barrage of disses fired his way in recent weeks. At least that’s what one of his new social-media posts suggests. On Friday (April 12), the Canadian superstar took to his Instagram Stories and shared a cartoon showing two people digging into the earth in search of diamonds. One person gives up and leaves right as he was about to hit the jackpot, whereas the other seems determined to continue. “Never give up. You may be closer than you think,” the image is captioned, with “a reaction” stamped over the…
The Nigerian government has successfully tracked down the escaped Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, in Kenya following his flight from custody. Reports indicate that multiple agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service, are actively engaged in discussions to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition. According to the PUNCH, Sources within the presidency, closely involved in the matter, revealed that Anjarwalla, now exposed, went into hiding immediately upon arrival in Kenya. “We have found him. We know where he is. He is in Kenya, and we’re working with…