Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

A former presidential aide, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has described the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) as a party destined to fail following a recent revelation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Obono-Obla, INEC’s displayed provisional governorship candidates by August 31, field checks confirmed NDC has no candidate in 11 states. Obono-Obla listed the 11 states to have 233 local government areas put together and they include: Cross River – 18 LGAs, Borno – 27 LGAs, Ebonyi – 13 LGAs, Katsina – 34 LGAs, Kebbi – 21 LGAs, Niger – 25 LGAs, Plateau – 17 LGAs, Taraba – 16…

The Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS) has called on the Abia State Government to make public the specific provisions of the Abia State Local Government Administration Law, 2025, upon which the Governor’s position that the current Chairmen and Councillors will remain in office until 2028 is based. DrumAfricanews reports that recently, during a media chat, Governor Alex Otti said that the previous law providing for a two-year tenure for elected local government officials had been amended by the Abia State House of Assembly before the November 2, 2024, local government elections. Otti said that the amended…

…Nigerians shine in 10km category Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia have won the prime prizes in the 42km category as the Enugu City International Festival ended in grand style. This was even as the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, vowed to return Enugu to its glorious sporting past and also make the state the sporting capital of Africa. While the 42km race, where professional athletes from various parts of the world competed, was flagged off at exactly 6.30am in front of the Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, GTC, Enugu, the 10km race, where more Nigerians competed,…

A wave of violence that looks like a cult war shook the Anambra State capital on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as unidentified gunmen shot dead two persons at separate locations, including popular master of ceremonies (MC) and roadshow entertainer, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza.” The killings have sparked fresh concerns over security in Awka, with the Anambra State Police Command confirming the attacks and launching an intensified manhunt for the perpetrators. According to the Police, the assailants, believed to be three unidentified persons travelling in a silver-coloured Toyota Corolla, carried out the attacks at different locations within the city…

The Daily Times Newspapers has formally confirmed the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, as the Lawmaker of-the-Year (House of Representatives) in the forthcoming Daily Times @100 Centenary Awards. The confirmation was made over the weekend when the Chairman of Folio Media Group and Publisher of Daily Times, Chief Fidelis Anosike. DrumAfricanews reports that Anosike led a delegation to the Deputy Speaker’s Office in Abuja to formally convey the news of his nomination and present his nomination and official invitation letters for the epoch-making event. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker in…

According to the CEO of Tiger Food and Beverages, Don Ebubeogu, it is not accidental that the three largest cement distributors in the South-East and South-South regions are headquartered in Asaba. The Ideato, Imo State born and Onitsha based industrialist said that Asaba is rapidly establishing itself as one of the region’s fastest-growing commercial hubs, actively reshaping the geopolitical and economic landscape of the Lower Niger. He said that real estate developers are strategically splitting their investment portfolios between Lagos and Asaba. “Lekki-style housing estates are springing up and achieving sales velocity that outpaces initial financial projections. “Consequently, Asaba is…

Wreaked by insecurity for 3 years and misinterpreted by some of its people and outsiders, Imo State, under Governor Hope Uzodimma, has emerged the fourth largest economy in Nigeria, and number one in the South-East region. According to BUdgiT, a prominent Nigerian Civic Organisation that employs technology to simplyfy public spending, budgets, and governance data for citizens, Imo came fourth after,Lagos, Rivers and Akwa Ibom states. Whereas Lagos posted N41.17 trillion Naira in GDP under the peroiod under review, Rivers had N7.9 trillion, Akwa Ibom N7.77 trillion while Imo had N7.68 trillion. Interestingly, Imo was ahead of Delta, a big…

Homoepathic doctors in Nigeria, under their umbrella body, the All Nigeria Homoeopathic Medical Association (ANHMA), have said that they have a lot to offer and will equally improve the health sector in Nigeria, as well as the health conditions of the people. Our correspondent reports that the ANHMA made the statement during her 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)/Continuous Practice Development (CPD) programme themed, “Revolutionalising Homoepathic Education and Practice in Nigeria”, where the body urged the health authorities in Nigeria to give homoeopathy its rightful place so it can prove its worth to Nigerians. Dr Victor Okoro, National President of ANHMA, said…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has noted that Abia has remained largely peaceful and safe, describing peace and security as critical enablers for development, growth and investment. Kalu made the statement while congratulating the government and people of Abia state on the 35th anniversary of the State. DrumAfricanews reports that Abia was carved out of the old Imo State on August 27, 1991 by the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. In a statement, Kalu who represents Bende Federal Constituency of the State commended the government and the people for sustaining peace, strengthening security and…

The Abia State Government, through its Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Abia State Public and Private Partnership and Intellectual Property Office, have unveiled the Abia Startup Investors Network (ASIN). The ASIN, which was launched during the Abia Startup & Angel Investment Summit in Aba, is a private-sector-led platform designed to connect potential investors with credible startup opportunities and enable members to participate in investments on a deal-by-deal basis. The summit, which was held under the theme “Unlocking Local Capital for High-Growth Startups”, formed part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Abia State and builds…