Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects driving its development. The weekly 30-minute talk show and documentary-style current affairs programme provides an in-depth look at the transformation taking place across Enugu, with particular focus on infrastructure renewal, education and human capital development, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, business and investment, youth and sports development, women empowerment and support for small and medium-scale enterprises. Through compelling storytelling, project inspections, documentaries and interviews, ETTW presents Enugu’s development journey through the voices and…

Governor Peter Mbah has approved the recruitment of over 6,500 qualified candidates into various academic, technical, and administrative positions in public primary and secondary schools in the state, particularly the 267 Smart Green Schools. According to the governor, the move is in line with his administration’s commitment to providing the human resources required to drive the Smart Green School initiative and deliver quality education across the state. The Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Prof. Hyginus Banko, said the basic qualifications for the various positions include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education; or a Bachelor’s Degree/HND…

The Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the outrageous campaign advertising charges recently announced by the Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA). Recall that DrumAfricanews reported that in the advert campaign permit rate released by ABSSAA, presidential candidates are expected to pay ₦200 million, governorship candidates ₦150 million, senatorial candidates ₦100 million, House of Representatives candidates ₦50 million, and State House of Assembly candidates ₦20 million to be permitted to advertise their campaigns within Abia State. Uche Aguoru, Publicity Secretary APC, Abia State, described the move as unlawful, oppressive, unconscionable and…

The administration of governor Hope Uzodimma has started the equipment of the Imo State Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, with modern diagnostic machines including a CT Scan, Mammography system, and Digital Radiography unit. DrumAfricanews reports that the new radiography system provides fast X-ray imaging for fractures, chest infections, bone problems, and emergency care with clearer images and lower radiation. The mammography machine delivers breast cancer screening and early detection of lumps and calcifications, improving treatment outcomes for women. The CT Scan offers detailed cross-sectional images for brain injuries, spinal trauma, cancers, internal bleeding, and complex surgeries, enabling the hospital to handle specialist…

The Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and his three counterparts, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State were all absent during the Southeast security summit in Umuahia, Abia State capital. While Uzodimma, Soludo and Mbah were represented by their deputies Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, Nwifuru was however, represented by the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Moses Odunwa. Also, the Special Guest of Honour, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, was equally absent as he…

The Abia State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) has taken bold steps towards collaborating the Labour Party (LP) leadership in the state to deliver Governor Alex Otti, and all the party’s candidates in the forthcoming 2027 polls. ASMATA also stressed the need for the LP in Abia State to fully integrate and recognise the crucial roles it could play in the mobilisation and sensitisation of the electorate, especially traders and members of the business community. Chief Alphonsus Udeigbo, President-General (PG) of ASMATA who spoke during a courtesy visit to the state Chairman of the LP on Wednesday July 29,2026, informed…

Following a devastating gully erosion that has swallowed more than 10 homes, leaving many displaced in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention. Kalu on Wednesday led officials of the Ecological Project Office including the Director, Soil and Erosion Flood Control, B’aba Bomoi to the sites in Uzuakoli and Ozuitem communities for an emergency assessment of the affected areas. DrumAfricanews reports that the Ecological Funds team is expected to submit its assessment report to guide federal government intervention. According…

The Abia State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSSAA) has released the schedule of approved political campaign and advertising permit fees, as well as political campaign advertising guidelines for the 2026/2027 election period. The advertising permit fees and guidelines were released to the public by the Abia State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSSAA) during its 2026 annual stakeholders’ engagement forum, themed: “order in outdoor: partnership for safe campaigns, sustainable revenue and a cleaner Abia 2026”. The HOD strategy, innovation and design of ABSSAA, Ndubuisi Nwaogwugwu said that these guidelines are issued pursuant to the powers conferred on…

Commuters, residents and community members of Nnentu Ngwa (Nnentu Ama Isii) who are majorly occupying the lengthy and dilapidated Ohabiam-Umuebeke Road are currently crying , weeping, and lamenting over the deplorable condition of their major road. They are equally crying over the excruciating experiences they have been having on the road, stressing that it is unfortunate that their son, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, has been unable to do something about the road. They have therefore pleaded with the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti to please use the same means he has been…

The Bende South State Constituency (Ikwuisii) Traditional Rulers Council has declared its unwavering support for the third-term re-election bid of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. The royal fathers who made their position known during a meeting with the Deputy Speaker led by the Chairman of the Council, Eze Uchendu Okorie, Ekwo II of Akaekwo Uzuakoli, Bende, went further to dismiss claims of an existing zoning agreement being circulated by some vested interests. A statement signed by Udora Orizu, SA Press Affairs, to the Deputy Speaker, said that…