Author: Vardiafrica

Former US President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were reportedly fired in his vicinity, his campaign team said. Steven Cheung, the spokesperson for the Trump campaign team, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday without further details. The former president was playing golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach before gunshots began to ring out. It is not immediately clear whether Trump was the shooter’s target. Anthony Guglielmi, US Secret Service spokesperson, said the agency is investigating the “protective incident” in conjunction with the police. Guglielmi said there would be a media briefing soon. The…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has released a breakdown of estimated petrol prices from the Dangote refinery in its retail stations in Lagos as well as other states in the country. In a statement signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the company stated that it is buying petrol in dollars from the Dangote refinery for September and sales in Naira would begin from October. The statement reads, “The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country.” Furthermore, the company…

The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has commenced the distribution of 1,000 conversion kits across some states in the federation to minimise the impact of the fuel subsidy removal. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja to mark the commencement of the distribution of one thousand conversion kits across some states, the Programme Director of the initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi said the move will bring down transportation costs. According to him, the initiative will generate over 100,000 direct jobs over the next three years, as it aims to convert about three million vehicles within the same period. Mr…

The Nigerian Government has received 50 tons of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to support those affected by recent floods in the country. UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Alshamsi, who handed over the relief materials stated that the donation, initiated by UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to assisting countries impacted by natural disasters. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Dunoma expressed gratitude on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, while acknowledging the existing strong ties between Nigeria and the UAE. In the same vein, the NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar,…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom. This was contained in a statement by the special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on the 29th of August and started his official visit on Tuesday, the 2nd of september. While in China, President Tinubu held bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Qiang with five memoranda of understanding signed between Nigeria and China. He also attended the forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, and as…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Donald’s Fast Food, a restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced the closure on Sunday via his X social media handle, said the move was due to persistent noise pollution and environmental violations. The fast food outlet, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, was closed by LASEPA after failing to comply with environmental regulations despite several warnings and abatement notices. He said, “After several warnings and abatement notices, LASEPA sealed Donald’s Fast Food on…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated the sum of N100 million to assist the victims of the recent flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Abubakar’s donation was made known in a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Sunday. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in his visit, also paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Prof Babagana Zulum at the Government House, where the donation to the flood relief fund was announced. According to the National Emergency Management Agency, more than 23,000 households have been hit by the rapid rise of…

Officials from the United Nations and humanitarian organisations have visited Maiduguri over the devastating floods ravaging the area. The team, comprising of international and national Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), was led by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall. They arrived in the Borno State capital on Saturday on an assessment visit over the Alau Dam flood disaster. This was disclosed in a press release to journalists on Sunday by the National Information Officer of the UN Information Centre, Oluseyi Soremekun. Soremekun said the team met with affected residents, government officials, and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, to…

President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja from the United Kingdom and his China trip on Sunday. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday night. Tinubu “will return to Abuja on Sunday, following his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom,” Onanuga said. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. He began his official visit on Tuesday, September 2, with a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People. “While in China, President Tinubu was warmly received by his…

The federal government says Dangote Petroleum Refinery will commence the distribution of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, on Sunday. Wale Edun, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, spoke on Friday at a press conference in Abuja The minister, who was represented by Zacch Adedeji, executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), said all agreements have been completed for the loading of the first batch of petrol. “I am glad to announce that all agreements have been completed and loading of the first batch of PMS from the Dangote Refinery will commence…