Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Five years after 35-year-old Nnenna Onu was gruesomely murdered and her body set ablaze in her late father’s compound in Anike, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, her aged mother and younger sister are still seeking justice and struggling to overcome the trauma caused by the killing. Onu was killed on December 23, 2021, in an incident that drew condemnation from rights groups and members of the public. Her family alleged that the murder was connected to a dispute over the inheritance of her late father’s property. Reports from 2022 established that Onu was attacked at Amagu, Anike, in…
The Enugu United Palm Products Limited (UPPL), a public-private partnership between Pragmatic Palms Limited and the Enugu State Government, has commenced commercial production of palm oil for the Nigerian market, with plans to expand into refined products and establish a new industrial complex. The development was disclosed yesterday by the Managing Director of the company, Prof. George Nwangwu, when he led other directors of the firm to Government House, Enugu, to brief Governor Peter Mbah on the progress of the company since the commencement of its operations two years ago. Nwangwu said the company had restored its plantations in Ibite-Olo,…
The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, Imo State, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, held it maiden convocation ceremony. DrumAfricanews reports that the UAES is among the four state owned universities in Imo which includes the Imo State University, (IMSU), Owerri, Kingsley Ozuomba Mbadiwe University (KOMU) Ogboko, and the University of Innovation Science and Technology (UIST) Omuma. Delivering the maiden convocation lecture on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the 500-Capacity Hall, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. (Dr.) Sonny S. T. Echono, challenged the university to position itself as a leading centre of…
The Imo State Government had finalised a strategic healthcare partnership with Integromed Germany for the purpose of elevating the State’s medical services to international standards, training local healthcare professionals, and laying the groundwork for medical equipment manufacturing within Imo State. DrumAfricanews reports that at his Boardroom on Monday, Governor Hope Uzodimma received a delegation of the doctors and medical specialists from Germany led by the Managing Director of Integromed Germany, Dr. Soliman Ibrahim. Uzodimma in his remarks noted that while his administration had invested substantially in medical infrastructure, “professional operational management remains crucial to achieving the desired outcomes.” He…
The Coalition of Concerned and Patriotic Ngwa Citizens (CCPNC) has condemned what it termed a vote of confidence and premature second-term endorsement passed on Governor Alex Otti by the Ngwa National Association USA (NNAUSA). CCPNC, which said it represents the authentic voice of Ndi Ngwa living, working, and experiencing daily life across the land, said that it is both shocking and deeply disappointing that a diaspora organisation that should stand for accountability and genuine development has chosen to align itself with political sycophancy, completely disregarding the painful plight of the very homeland they claim to represent. In a statement signed by…
The President of the Association of Nigerian Communities in Finland (ANCF), Hon. Kingsley Abisi, has warned Nigerians and other members of the public against falling victim to individuals who allegedly exploit people’s desire to relocate to Finland by promising them jobs, study admissions and other opportunities in exchange for money. Hon. Abisi said the Association had become concerned about the activities of some individuals who present themselves as agents, consultants, recruiters or intermediaries and make attractive promises to prospective migrants and students without providing adequate evidence that such opportunities are genuine. According to him, Nigerians seeking to come to Finland…
Security agencies in Imo State are strengthening collaboration through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations and the seamless transfer of suspects, in a renewed effort to combat criminal activities and safeguard lives, property and critical infrastructure across the state. The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Imo State Command, Basil Igwebuike, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Owerri. According to him, the growing cooperation among the various security formations has significantly reduced inter-agency rivalry while creating a more coordinated approach to addressing security threats. Igwebuike explained that security agencies now routinely support one another when suspects are…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, has given illegal miners operating across the state a September deadline to regularise their activities or face arrest and prosecution. The State Commandant, Commander Francis Nnadi, disclosed this on Friday while speaking with journalists at the command headquarters in Abakaliki. He said the command’s security interventions were yielding results, with several offenders arrested and prosecuted. Nnadi said the NSCDC would intensify enforcement against unauthorised mining and other activities that threaten public safety and degrade the environment. He said the command was working with the Ebonyi State Ministry of Solid…
Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter has urged its leaders to challenge harmful beliefs that make persons with disabilities easy targets for abuse. State Chairman, JONAPWD, Comrade Okeke Ugochukwu Ernest made the call in Awka during a Dialogue of Leaders with Disabilities on Gender-Based Violence Prevention. The event themed: “From Complaint to Deliberate Action — Redefining Disability Inclusion for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Community Protection,” was supported by ActionAid. Okeke stressed the need for the members to be empowered with information about their rights as well as encourage survivors to speak without shame. “We must…
The Etugo Divine Mandate (Maka Odinma Ndi Abia), core support structure of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Governorship candidate in Abia State, Chief Ndubuisi Etugo Ogah, has dissociated itself from a campaign poster circulating publicly with the inscription, “Abia Rejoice.” In a statement issued by the group, the Etugo Divine Mandate said neither Chief Etugo Ogah nor its campaign organization needs the “Abia Rejoice” inscription, its promoters, or any other platform to achieve what it described as the divine mandate entrusted to Ogah. The Etugo Divine Mandate expressed confidence in Chief Etugo Ogah’s electoral victory in 2027, describing his candidacy…