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JUST IN: Ex-Oyo gov, Olunloyo debunks death rumour, says I’m alive

An elder statesman and former governor of old Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, has broken his silence about the rumour of his death, saying he is alive. Olunloyo who spoke…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

Far more animals than previously thought likely have consciousness, top scientists say in a new declaration — including fish, lobsters and octopus. Bees play by rolling wooden balls — apparently for…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

House tees up votes on Ukraine and Israel aid as Speaker Johnson defies his right flank

The foreign aid package moved forward with the support of an extremely rare bipartisan coalition, with Democrats helping to carry the "rule" in committee and on the floor. WASHINGTON —…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

Before ‘Breaking Bad,’ Giancarlo Esposito considered arranging his own murder for insurance money

"I literally thought of self-annihilation so (my kids) could survive .... That’s how low I was,” Esposito said of life before landing the role of Gus Fring. Giancarlo Esposito appeared on…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

Nearly half of China’s major cities are sinking, researchers say

The authors of the paper, published by the journal Science, found that 45% of China’s urban land was sinking faster than 3 millimeters per year. SINGAPORE — Nearly half of China’s…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

Mandisa, ‘American Idol’ singer and Grammy winner, dies at 47

The singer was found in her home deceased Thursday. No cause of death was disclosed. Grammy-winning singer Mandisa, who rose to fame on season five of “American Idol,” has died, her representative…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

SPORT

Sports federations condemn Olympic prize money for athletics

An organisation of Olympic sports federations on Friday said the decision by World Athletics to award prize money to gold medallists in its events “undermines the values of Olympism”. The…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

SPORT

Beijing half marathon runners stripped of medals after controversial finish

The top three in Sunday’s Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China’s He Jie controversially win. He…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

SPORT

Germany national football coach

Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension with the German men’s national team, the domestic football association said Friday, putting to bed speculation of a quick return to club football. The…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help

A crowdfunding campaign in Slovakia to buy artillery shells for Ukraine has exceeded its target of €1m (£850,000), less than 48 hours after it was launched. The campaign is a…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

USA Politics

Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate

Armed police have made an arrest after reports that a man was seen entering the Iranian consulate not far from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Elite officers from France's BRI…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Cubana Chief Priest Urges Cooperation With EFCC

Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has counseled Nigerians against evading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Cubana Chief Priest, in a recent statement, emphasised that the…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Kano: 45 CSOs Ask EFCC To Investigate, Prosecute Kwankwaso

Forty-five Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the platform of Justice for All (JA), have written the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the tenure of a former Governor…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

UNICEF, NGE, DAME Partner To Boost Children’s Rights

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost children’s rights.…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

LASTMA Rescues Driver, 5 Others After Truck Overturns In Lagos

A major rescue operation was undertaken by men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) early Friday morning, after a truck loaded with food items overturned on its side…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Alleged N80bn Fraud: Police Withdraw Security Detail From Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello

The ordeals of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continue with the Inspector General of Police,…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Zamfara Gov’t Bans Appointees, Civil Servants From Speaking To Journalists

The Zamfara State government has banned all political office-holders, and heads of agencies from conducting any interview, issuing statements, or airing programmes on radio, television and social media without seeking…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Akwa Ibom Rolls Out Plans To Tackle Flood

Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated its readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood control channels across the state. This indication was given on Thursday, April 18, at…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

After Sacking El-Rufai’s Ally, Kaduna APC Appoints Naymarie Musa Acting Woman Leader

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has announced the appointment of Naymarie Musa as the new Acting Woman Leader of the party, following the suspension of the previous…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024

Nigeria

Tinubu Gov’t Has Not Borrowed From CBN — Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has clarified that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has not resorted to borrowing from the Central Bank…

GuruTrends April 19, 2024