Author: Vardiafrica

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court  Abuja has declared Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour Party.  Delivering judgement, Justice Nwite affirmed the Abure-led leadership and the March 2024 Nnewi convention that produced the national leadership.Justice Nwite further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Abure as the legitimate chairman, overriding the Commission’s earlier stance that Abure’s leadership was invalid.In his words, “I am of the view that and so hold that the basis of these cogent verifiable documents, the defendants attempt to impeach the validity of the leadership of the plaintiff failsThe plaintiff…

The Rivers State Government has set up a judiciary of inquiry into the arson, killings, and other forms of violence that occurred in the state on Monday. The move was after Ikwerre, Eleme, and Emohua Local Government Council secretariats were set ablaze following the withdrawal of the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats by the commissioner of police, Kayode Egbetokun. Following the attacks, the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for setting ablaze three local government secretariats He pledged that the incident, unlike previous cases, will not be ignored, as his administration…

The Federal Government has issued a fresh warning to Nigeria regarding flooding in the country. A statement by the Director General Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, informed that Jebba Dam is currently spilling excess water as regulated by Kainji Dam operators, who had kept 53cm buffer until now to allow for any change in inflow. “NIHSA through the Director Operational Hydrology Pastor Femi Bejide, is working in close contact with the operators of Kainji and Jebba Dams on the management of the reservoirs” “The rain is gradually shifting to the south, however, there is still some amount…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to financial system stability, and safety of depositor funds. In an official statement, the CBN said it recognises the crucial role that confidence plays in banking operations and wants to affirm that all deposits in Nigerian banks are secure. The Apex Bank said it ensures that banks adhere to established regulations and best practices to maintain the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system. It explained that regular stress testing is conducted to identify potential vulnerabilities, helping to ensure that financial institutions are resilient. In addition, the CBN said it has implemented…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to let go of any grip he desires to have over Rivers State and allow peace reign in the oil-rich state. Fubara, who stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, said he does not regret conducting the local government election in the state last Saturday despite the resistance by Wike’s men in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). “I have all the guts to do these things,” the governor said, asking his predecessor to let go of whatever hold he thought he had over the…

President Kais Saied, the incumbent independent, has been officially re-elected for another five-year term to be the eighth President of Tunisia, securing more than 90% of votes, announced Farouk Bouasker, head of Tunisia’s independent commission for elections (ISIE), in a press conference held on October 7 in Tunis. An exit poll broadcast on public television after the end of voting had projected that the 66-year-old Saied was set to win with 89.2% support, but from a turnout of less than 28%, according to the country’s election body. The third presidential election held after the Tunisian revolution took place in an…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) announced on Monday that it had eliminated middlemen from the oil and gas industry value chain and contributed to shortening the oil industry contracting cycle to six months, courtesy of the three Presidential Directives on Local Content operations issued by President Bola Tinubu in March 2024.The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe stated this in Lagos while speaking at a breakfast meeting with some media executives. He confirmed that NCDMB had complied fully with the Presidential Directive on Local Content Compliance Requirements, 2024 (EO 41), which sought to ensure that…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Police to protect local government secretariats in Rivers State from attacks by arsonists and vandals. The Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga announced this in a statement on Monday, following incidents where angry individuals, upset with the results of Saturday’s local government elections, set fire to several council secretariats in the oil-rich state. The statement explained that the President was worried over the reports of arson and explosions in the state, urging all political leaders to help calm the situation and to discourage their supporters from engaging in violence or destructive acts. It noted that President…

Manchester United are reportedly interested in replacing Erik ten Hag with former Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel. Ten Hag’s future at United is in doubt with the Dutch manager facing the sack after their worst-ever start to a Premier League season United’s senior hierarchy, including part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will hold a long-standing meeting on Tuesday with the Dutchman’s position expected to be among the key topics. According to Manchester Evening News,  the club are lining up Tuchel, 51, just seven games into the new Premier League campaign. Other candidates for the role are admired by the United hierarchy but the MEN reports Tuchel’s availability makes him the prime contender if…

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially approved a minimum wage of seventy-two thousand five hundred Naira for Kogi Civil Servants, effective immediately. In addition, the Governor has suspended the tax burden on this approved sum for a period of one year. Governor Ododo announced this significant development during the unveiling of the new minimum wage, following the signing of the agreement. He emphasized the importance of implementing the new wage promptly to help civil servants cope with the current economic challenges facing the country. Furthermore, Governor Ododo expressed his commitment to ensuring that the new minimum wage is not only…