Author: Vardiafrica

The Lagos State Police Command says it has released all demonstrators who were arrested in the early hours of Sunday, during #EndSars commemoration at the Lekki Toll Gate. The Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this via a post on his X handle, stating that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olanrewaju Ishola, personally oversaw the process. “All protesters in our custody have been released. CP Olanrewaju Ishola was on the ground at the SCID to personally ensure this,” Hundeyin wrote. A human right lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, also confirmed the release of all those arrested at the Lekki Toll Gate by the…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the NCDMB-UBEC Smart Schools Development Initiative (NUSSDI). The MoU will enable the provision of educational infrastructure, particularly in areas with high rates of out-of-school children as well as underserved rural communities, integration of technology in learning, building the capacity of teachers and educational administrators and improving overall learning outcomes. At the signing ceremony on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, explained that the NUSSDI would leverage the combined…

The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said TotalEnergies, an international oil major, is prepared to complete an investment deal in the North Offshore project as well as other joint ventures with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Lokpobiri made this disclosure following a meeting with the President of EP Total Energies, Mr Nicolas Terraz, in Abuja. He revealed that these projects have recently received board approval of the international oil company, and will be completed by the end of the year. “Our energy sector holds tremendous potential, and we will continue…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. “Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “This certification of Egypt as malaria-free is truly historic, and a testament to the commitment of the people…

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface survived a ghastly car crash on Sunday after scoring a decisive goal for his German club, Bayer Leverkusen in their 2-1 win over Frankfurt on Saturday. The Nigerian international shared video footage and photos of his smashed car after the accident on Sunday. The forward can be seen looking into the camera and then showing what appears to be his arm dripping with blood in the post. Other images showed a black sports car which was destroyed in an accident before the post was later deleted. Citing a source close to the striker, German tabloid…

Officers of the Lagos police command have arrested protesters marking the fourth anniversary of #EndSARS. On Sunday, the protesters gathered at the Lekki tollgate area for a memorial rally to commemorate the nationwide #EndSARS protests of 2020. TheCable understands that when the activists approached the tollgate, they were resisted by armed police officers, who warned against rallying at the location. The armed police officers subsequently shot teargas canisters to disperse the protesters. Some moments later, another group of activists arrived at the tollgate for their #EndSARS memorial walk. The police officers, stationed at the tollgate, arrested about 20 of them,…

Kenya’s ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday lashed out at his boss William Ruto as “vicious” and cruel, warning that his life could be in danger. Gachagua was impeached by the Senate on five out of 11 charges levelled against him on Thursday, but a court order put his replacement process on hold. The embattled 59-year-old known as “Riggy G” said his security had been withdrawn and his entire staff sent on compulsory leave. “I am shocked by how vicious a man I helped to be president, believed in and was persecuted when I supported, could be so vicious…

The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the new minimum wage will take effect immediately. On their part, the Chairman of the Joint Negotiation Team, Chukwu Emecheta praised Governor Fubara for meeting the expectations of Rivers State workers. He expressed appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to the workforce. Also speaking, the…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a cashless tolling system on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway and the dualized Keffi-Akwanga-Makurdi road. This initiative, under the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI), aims to foster sustainable infrastructure development, attract private sector investment, and enhance the nation’s transportation network. The announcement was made during the inauguration of an implementation committee by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on October 17, 2024, as contained in a statement on the official website of the ministry. “As part of measures of the Renewed Hope administration to revolutionize road infrastructure…

Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday nominated his interior minister as deputy to replace Rigathi Gachagua who was sacked in a historic impeachment Kithuri Kindiki, a 52-year-old academic turned political heavyweight, was among front-runners for the post floated by Kenyan media after the Senate voted to remove Gachagua late Thursday after a day of high drama. The impeachment of Ruto’s 2022 election running mate Gachagua had transfixed the East African country, generally regarded as a stable democracy in a turbulent region. The fast-moving drama continued apace on Friday as National Assembly speaker Moses Wetangula announced Ruto’s choice of Kindiki, asking…