Nollywood actress, Charity Eke popularly known as Cha Cha Eke has revealed how she wished her mother had passed away when she was a child. Chacha disclosed this in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday. The actress alleged to having nightmares and hallucinations which made her begin to dislike and develop a deep […]
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I Almost Became A Pastor – Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh, has disclosed that she almost became a cleric. In a social media post, Dikeh, a mother of one, said she grew up in the church. According to her, she was a cell leader as well as a worker. The talented thespian said she still values decency and feels uncomfortable […]
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We Chartered Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft To Unveil Nigeria Air, MD Confesses
Acting Managing Director of Nigeria Air, Capt. Dapo Olumide, has revealed that the aircraft that flew in with the logo of the airline was chartered from Ethiopian Airlines for the purpose of unveiling the logo. Daily Trust had reported Ethiopian Airlines ownership of the Boeing 737-800 series aircraft flown into Abuja from Addis Ababa, capital […]
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Nigeria Labour Congress Shelves Planned Strike After Aso Rock Meeting
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned strike over the hike in fuel price as a result of subsidy removal. The union had mobilised for a nationwide strike, asking the Federal Government to revert to the old rate of N197 to prevent the strike. But government had filed a suit to prevent the […]
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Dust Over Disappearance Of Nigeria Air After ‘Launch’
The immediate past Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, unveiled an aircraft supposedly belonging to Nigeria Air amidst pomp last Friday, but a week after, the national carrier is yet to fly. Daily Trust on Sunday reports that tongues are wagging over what has become of the aircraft on display. Where is Nigeria Air? This […]
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Fuel Subsidy: Labour Begins Nationwide Strike Wednesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike with effect from Wednesday over the increase in the pump price of fuel as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy. In his inaugural speech, Tinubu had announced that “fuel subsidy is gone.” This had triggered panic-buying across filling stations nationwide. Two days later, […]
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Actress Yvonne Jegede Breaks Silence On Alleged ‘Secret Wedding’ With Ned Nwoko
Nigerian actress, Yvonne Jegede has addressed reports that she secretly married Senator Ned Nwoko, husband of Regina Daniels, her colleague. Reports had emerged that Yvonne deleted all her images on Instagram after the secret wedding. But the actress in a post on Friday denied the report. While stating that the writer was out to tarnish […]
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‘We Stand By Our Story’– Daily Trust Replies CBN On Naira Devaluation Report
Daily Trust Newspaper, a Nigerian prominent media platform, says it stands resolutely on its report that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) devalued the naira. On Thursday, the newspaper’s report that the naira traded N631 the dollar on the official widow, caused a stir in the country. The apex bank later debunked the report, adding that such […]
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I’m Scared Of My Wife – Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, says he is scared of his wife. He said this while reacting to allegations of verbally and physically assaulting his wife, Yetunde. The musician had reported to the Lagos Police Command headquarters after the Inspector-General of Police ordered his arrest for assaulting a policeman in Lagos. […]
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Tinubu Meets With EFCC Chairman In Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu yesterday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes barely 24 hours after Tinubu directed the Department of State Services, DSS, to vacate the Ikoyi office of the anti-graft commission. Bawa, who arrived at the […]
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Central Bank Of Nigeria ‘Devalues’ Naira To 631/$1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has devalued the Naira to N631 to the dollar from N461.6 it sold at the Importers and Exporters (I&E) window the previous day, Daily Trust gathered. The devaluation came 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the plans of the federal government to unify the country’s exchange rate to stimulate […]
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NNPC Confirms Petrol Price Hike As Nigerians Lament In Pains
The Nigerian National Petrol Company Limited has confirmed it adjusted pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit known better as petrol across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad, the national oil company explained that the adjusted pump price was in line with “current […]
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Fuel Subsidy: Don’t Dare Nigerians — NLC warns Tinubu
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Tuesday, expressed displeasure over the pronouncement by President Bola Tinubu that the subsidy is gone without consulting relevant stakeholders and putting in place adequate measures to cushion its effect on workers. NLC in a statement by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero noted with regret that a few hours after the […]
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Emefiele Meets Tinubu At Aso Rock
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Tinubu, whose vehicle entered the villa at 2:30pm, inspected a parade by the Guards of Honour. He was later received by Vice-President Kashim Shettima; Emefiele; Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director (GMD) of […]
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Fuel Scarcity: Nigerians Lament Hardship As Tinubu Marks First Day In Office
Less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu assumed office, many Nigerians have been groaning over the current fuel crisis, resulting to queues at filling stations. In his inaugural speech, the president had announced that fuel subsidy “is gone”. Shortly after President Tinubu announced the removal of subsidy on petrol otherwise known as fuel, queues […]
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Fuel Subsidy Is Gone – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared that fuel “subsidy is gone”. He said this at Eagle Square, Abuja, in his speech after he was inaugurated as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic. In his inauguration speech, Tinubu had said subsidy was benefitting the rich at the expense of poor. “We […]
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Tinubu’s Inauguration Will Strengthen Me – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, has said the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, will strengthen him. Daily Trust reports that Tinubu, who won the February 25, 2023 elections, will be sworn in as Commander-in-Chief and 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Monday. Preparations for the event are in top gear, […]
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‘I’m Not Giving Up’, Celine Dion Cancels World Tour Amid Health Battle
Pop icon Celine Dion on Friday cancelled all her remaining shows scheduled for 2023-2024, saying she was not strong enough to tour as she battles a rare neurological disorder. Last year the 55-year-old Canadian singer revealed that she was suffering from the rare medical condition that was affecting her singing. “I’m so sorry to disappoint […]
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