Author: Vardiafrica

Shops and offices are being looted and vandalised in Kaduna as the #EndBadGovernance protest persists. On Monday, more protesters poured into the streets of the north-western state armed with cudgels, tree branches and Russian flags. They erected bonfires and invaded buildings while chanting anti-government slogans. The AIT office and Vision FM radio — both located in the Nagwamatsa area — were looted by suspected miscreants. More protesters have also been spotted waving Russian flags in certain parts of the country. The latest batch of flags were seen in Kaduna and Abuja.  Thousands of protesters, mostly children, charged through deserted streets in…

Newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, is due to hold an emergency response meeting on Monday after more far-right riots broke out across England over the murder of three children last week. The prime minister will chair a meeting, bringing together ministers and the police to discuss how to quell the violence that first broke out in Southport, northwest England, on Tuesday. UK Police have arrested hundreds of people in towns and cities nationwide, with anti-immigration demonstrators and rioters facing off against police and counter-protestors, including groups of Muslims. The unrest follows last Monday’s tragedy in…

Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye Olarenwaju aka Bobrisky has been released from prison after spending four months in detention. Bobrisky was seen in a video shared on Monday with his buddies dancing to Mohbad and Chike’s viral song titled: *Egwu.” The video also captured his friends saying, “We’re out of prison.” Congratulations, Bobrisky. The crossdresser was sentenced to six months in prison for abuse of the naira by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on April 12. He was charged on a six-count charge of money laundering and abuse of the Naira, by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

The Federal Government has warned Nigerian citizens planning to travel to the United Kingdom, to be wary of violence risk occasioned by the recent killing of three young girls at a concert. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has assumed “dangerous proportions” as evidenced by reported attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure. To this end, citizens are advised to be extra vigilant and take measures as follows: avoiding political processions and protests, rallies or marches, avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings,…

The management of Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited, has refuted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) ‘s alleged misleading product labelling in Nigeria. According to a statement issued by the company on Friday, August 1, 2024, the company explained that it provides clear, accessible nutrition information on our packaging in line with national regulatory requirements and is committed to transparency for consumers,”. “Our priority is safeguarding consumer interests, and we will continue to work constructively with the government on this matter. We strongly believe that the Coca‑Cola System in Nigeria…

The Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress, made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by qualifying for the last 8, claiming a 79-70 victory over Canada. That feat made them the first ever African team (men or women) to play in the quarter-final of an Olympic game. Nigeria, three-time Women’s Afrobasket Champions faced a tough test in the North Americans ranked 5 in the world. A win for the D’Tigress was non-negotiable as they hoped to put behind them the loss to France. The first quarter saw both sides jostling for ascendancy but there was nothing to separate the sides as…

A group of thugs, on Sunday, forcibly dispersed #EndBadGovernance protesters who had gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos State, for the fourth day of demonstrations against economic hardship, poverty, and poor governance. The disruption occurred about three hours after President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address, during which a faction of protesters suggested suspending the demonstrations, but others opposed the idea. Shortly thereafter, suspected government-backed hoodlums armed with sticks and weapons stormed the venue, violently ejecting the protesters. With chants, slogans, and placards, the protesters earlier on Sunday maintained a peaceful and orderly atmosphere, reiterating their demands for improved governance…

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to protesters not to “shut out” the oxygen of the country’s economy as it is on its way to “recovery.” While delivering his nationwide broadcast this morning, the President said he understands that the nationwide protests are driven by economic hardship but his government is “committed to listening and addressing” the concerns of all Nigerians. “My administration is working very hard to improve and expand our national infrastructure and create more opportunities for our young people. Let nobody misinform and miseducate you about your country or tell you that your government does not care about…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday ruled out the return of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) famously known as petrol. During a broadcast to over 200 million Nigerians after three days of unbroken nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests economic hardship, the President said the removal of subsidy on petrol was a painful but necessary decision he took for economic reforms. In his speech on Sunday, Tinubu said, “For decades, our economy has remained anaemic and taken a dip because of many misalignments that have stunted our growth. “Just over a year ago, our dear country, Nigeria, reached a point where we couldn’t…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to suspend the #EndBadGovernance protests and 0embrace dialogue. During a broadcast on Sunday, the President assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on good governance despite the socio-economic challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation. Tinubu expressed pain over the loss of lives and properties in some states during the nationwide protests, saying the destruction of public and private assets sets the nation back “as scarce resources will be again used to restore them” He also commiserated with the families and relations of those who died in the protests. “We must stop further bloodshed, violence and…