Author: Vardiafrica

President Bola Tinubu met on Saturday evening with some key figures from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in what many see as an early move toward political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, was led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and included his close allies, primarily former members of the defunct G5 Governors, a faction that broke ranks with the PDP leadership during the last election cycle. Recall that the G5 governors, led by Wike, then the outgoing governor of Rivers State, worked against the PDP…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Idu Railway Station, Abuja, in response to the public concerns over the functionality of onboard toilets on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) The visit was prompted by an article currently in circulation, which alleged that all toilets aboard the Abuja-Kaduna train service were non-functional. Determined to verify the claims and uphold service standards, Opeifa boarded the train and moved from coach to coach to conduct a thorough on-the-spot assessment of the toilets and other facilities inside the coaches. He was accompanied by…

Nigeria is among 36 countries facing possible US travel bans if new requirements aren’t met in 60 days. The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to impose a general visa ban on Nigeria and up to 35 other countries, most of them in Africa, according to an internal memo obtained by the Washington Post. The document, signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outlines a proposal that would see travel restrictions or outright entry bans placed on nations deemed non-compliant with new benchmarks set by the State Department. These countries have been given a 60-day deadline to…

Manchester United and England legend, David Beckham, has officially received a knighthood in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list. The former Manchester United and England captain-already awarded an OBE in 2003, has now earned the UK’s highest honour for his contributions to sport and global charity work.”To have played for and captained my country was the greatest privilege of my career and literally a boyhood dream come true,” Beckham said in a statement. “Off the pitch, I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to represent Britain around the world and work with incredible organisations that are supporting communities in need…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced an extension of the grace period for enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement, now set to expire on August 12, 2025. According to a press statement issued on Saturday, June 14, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, approved the extension following public feedback. “The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit requirement to the 12th of August, 2025,” the statement read. The Force said the decision was driven…

Israel’s defense minister has warned that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals. Israel’s military said the strikes also killed nine senior scientists and experts involved in Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s U.N. ambassador said 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded. Iran retaliated by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook buildings. The Israeli military urged civilians, already rattled…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Saturday to Monday across Nigeria. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Saturday over parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa states in the northern region. According to it, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Borno, Kaduna, Sokoto, Gombe, and Bauchi states later in the day. “In the North-Central region, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Plateau, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory, and Nasarawa States. “Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are…

The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has commissioned the Ultra-Modern NDDC Cross River State Office and a road network totalling 8,137 km in Calabar South and Municipality. He also flagged off the first phase of distributing Handheld Tiller Machines to Farmers. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Engr. Momoh stated that the projects demonstrated the federal government’s commitment to developing the Niger Delta region. The Minister commended the NDDC Board and Management for responding appropriately to the directives of President Bola Tinubu’s charge to deliver impactful projects in the Niger Delta region. Momoh implored the Governors of Niger Delta…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to show more commitment to the wellbeing of their home country by throwing their weight behind ongoing efforts to rebuild the country. She said this while granting audience to the President of Montefiore Medicine, Dr Phillips Ozuah, a renowned Pediatric and philanthropist at the State House Abuja. “We are proud that a Nigerian is doing so well in the US. It is a good thing that you have also looked back and helped your alma mata, University College Hospital, Ibadan.“For you to look back home, starting…

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1-gigawatt solar photovoltaic project and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, which will be Africa’s largest solar power plant. Located in Qena Governorate in southern Egypt, the project entails the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a photovoltaic power plant with an integrated battery energy storage system. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company will be the sole off-taker under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement. The project’s total cost is estimated at more than…