Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

Former Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kanu has congratulated all appointees and nominees of South East Development Commission (SEDC). In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu also thanked President Tinubu for his determination to see to the development of the South East region through his approval of SEDC. Rt. Hon. Chikwendu expressed satisfaction on the capacity of all appointees to deliver massively on their assignments as he also urged them to make the South East region proud of their appointments. “I thank President Tinubu for approving SEDC and the recent…

A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on Zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.” The conversation which was aired by some private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, focussed on Obasanjo’s legacies in government and his assessment of today’s Nigeria.…

The struggle for proper attention to be given to the People of South-East of Nigeria who were engaged in a 4-year fratricidal war with the Nigerian Government, 1966-70, by the Federal Government of Nigeria was a very long one. Not minding that the Nigerian Federal Government, under General Yakubu Gowon as Military Head of State, had, at the end of the war, popularly referred to as Nigeria/Biafra War, on January 15, 1970, pronounced a supposedly 3 Rs; Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, that promise only ended up as an illusion. Except the Government of President Shehu Shagari, 1979-83, that had a…

Magistrates in Cross River State have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike from Monday, citing the government’s failure to address their long-standing demands on welfare, promotions, and working conditions. The decision was announced in Bulletin Number 2, issued on Sunday by the Cross River State Chapter of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria. The document, signed by the chapter chairman, Godwin Onah, and the state secretary, Solomon Abuo, directed all members to suspend official duties indefinitely. The bulletin stated, “Sequel to our communiqué issued on November 5, 2024, after the general meeting wherein eight demands were made to the Government…

All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonna, has congratulated the nominees for the board of the South East Development Commission announced by President Tinubu on Saturday, December 7, 2024. In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Sunday, Chief Charles Ogbonna described the appointment as well-deserved, considering his immense wealth of experience over the years. He prayed for strength and wisdom to deliver credibly on his assignment. He further applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment towards the development of the South East Region, stating that his actions have proven that he means well…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in the December 7th presidential election. In a telephone conversation with Mahama, Tinubu expressed optimism that his leadership would strengthen the stability and progress of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “President Mahama’s return to Jubilee House is a testament to the trust Ghanaians have in his leadership,” President Tinubu remarked, adding, “his second tenure will undoubtedly contribute to the shared vision of peace and economic integration in our region.” In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information…

The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to the purported expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from the Party by the Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward Chapter of the PDP in Imo State. The NWC declares the said purported expulsion as null and void and of no effect, not being consistent with the express provision of Sections 57 (7) and 59 (3) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party. Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP is clear in providing that…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing pioneer members to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board. Kalu commended the President’s strategic choices, stating that the appointments align with his vision to reposition the South East region. The Deputy Speaker specifically congratulated the nominees, including the chairmen of the board and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, PhD; executive director for finance, Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka; the executive director of projects, Hon. Toby Okechukwu; and another director, Dr. Clifford Ogbede. Kalu also…

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has emerged the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeastern state of Imo State Nigeria. This development followed the appointment of Ikenga imo Ugochinyere who is the highest govt Official elected on the PDP platform in Imo State by PDP 27 LGA Chairmen forum in Imo State at the weekend. The leaders in a statement signed on their behalf by Coordinating Chairman of the 27 Imo PDP LGA Chairmen forum urged stakeholders in the state to rally round…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited began the computer-based Aptitude Test on Saturday where a total of 45,689 applicants are slugging it out to secure employment at the company. The NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement, said the recruitment would be for various positions across various departments within the energy company and interested applicants to visit the NNPC careers page for application instructions. The development is a follow-up to an announcement on July 25, 2024, where the company announced openings for new entrants. In an update on its official X handle, the national oil firm assured that only the…