Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Anambra Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Awka. “Operatives of the Anambra Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Station, acting on credible intelligence, on June 19, successfully foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby. “The police promptly secured both the mother and her infant daughter and facilitated their reunion with family members…

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to grapple with the fallout from its May 24, 2026 governorship primary election, an exercise that has attracted widespread criticism from party members and stakeholders. Several party faithful have alleged on social media that no actual voting took place across the state’s 184 wards as required during the primary. According to the allegations, results were instead compiled and announced by the state executive committee, led by the party chairman, in favour of Barr. Kelechi Anosike, a candidate many members claim was largely unknown within the party structure across the…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says Nigeria is negotiating direct cargo flight operations between China and the South-east through Enugu, with plans to begin operations before the end of the year. Mr Keyamo spoke on Thursday during the unveiling of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines. “Just two days ago, the Enugu governor and I were actively negotiating the first direct cargo flight from Guangzhou, China, straight into Enugu. “We are targeting December for the maiden flight. This will allow our Southeast merchants and traders in China to consolidate their goods into unified…

…calls for establishment of child rights desks, emergency hotlines The Anambra State House of Assembly has called for the speedy prosecution of Mrs. Chioma Chukwunyere and the arrest of her husband over the gruesome dehumanisation and abuse of 10-year-old Chiziterem, a case that has sparked outrage on social media. DrumAfricanews gathered that the resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Onitsha North Constituency One, Honourable Ifeoma Azikiwe. Azikiwe further urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to direct the Ministry of Women and Social Development and relevant agencies to investigate and prosecute the offenders in line with…

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Governor Alex Otti seeks to retain the support of the Obidient Movement and other anti-President Bola Tinubu forces to secure his re-election, while still acting as though he has a soft spot for the president.  This is even as the party urged the governor to stop playing ostrich and declare where his loyalty lies as far as who becomes president of Nigeria in 2027 is concerned.  Uche Aguoru, Publicity Secretary of APC, Abia State, said that everyone is aware of Governor Otti’s longstanding political alliance with Mr…

A victim of the kidnapping activities in Zamfara State, simply identified as Aisha has recounted the harrowing ordeal of being forced by bandits to bury her children who died in captivity. DrumAfricanews reports that Northern Nigerian states like Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto remain among the major flashpoints of banditry in the Northwestern Nigeria. In the above mentioned states, communities continue to suffer abductions, attacks, displacement and imposition of levies by bandits. Speaking in an interview with DW Hausa, Aisha, whose swelling feet bear testimony to months of traumatic experience, said she and her three children were abducted while travelling in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it is investigating the activities of Godwin Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over claims that he obtained more than N70 million from members of his ministry through questionable religious and financial representations. Following allegations that a self-acclaimed prophet,Prophet Sunday Koboko, allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated scheme through which dozens of worshippers, fresh controversy has emerged in Enugu State. DrumAfricanews learnt that worshippers were persuaded to part with millions of naira under the guise of spiritual interventions, with fake promises and investment opportunities. According to information released by the anti-graft…

The Imo State Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment Hon. Barr. Rex Anunobi has called on traders at the Imo Modern Cluster International Market, Naze, in Owerri North Local Government Area, to embrace peace, support government efforts, and comply with all market regulations. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with traders at the market, the Commissioner urged all traders to pay their stallage fees into the Treasury Single Account (TSA), noting that outstanding payments dating back to 2020 should be settled promptly. He advised traders to shun violence and channel all grievances through written submissions to the Ministry, assuring them that…

On Thursday, the Naira depreciated to N1,410 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,405 per dollar on Wednesday. Similarly, the naira depreciated to N1,365.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM . Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose to N1,365.5 per dollar from N1,361.5 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N4 depreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets widened to N44.5 per dollar from N43.5 per dollar on Wednesday. The interbank turnover at NFEM fell by 28.8 percent to N69.92…

The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. Speaking under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF), they also noted the collaborative efforts of other stakeholders, adding that consultation outcomes will strengthen the states’ collective position. The governors have also reiterated their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians. It will be recalled that the House of Representatives on June 11, overwhelmingly voted in…