Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

…calls on governor Otti to intervene …warns prospective land buyers to be mindful of pending litigation The management of Abia Hotels Ltd has raised an alarm over the alleged illegal sale of personal assets belonging to Investment Guarantee Ltd, the company that built and managed the hotel worth ₦600 million. As gathered, the management of the hotel instituted legal proceedings against the Abia State Government over what it described as the illegal sealing and the demolition of the hotel, a property it said was duly and legally contracted to Investment Guarantee Ltd under a 25-year lease agreement backed by a…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has declared that the Obingwa Local Government Area remains the party’s strongest base. Anosike stressed that Obingwa is the headquarters of the PDP in Abia State, citing the area’s unwavering loyalty and overwhelming support for the party over the years. Anosike made the declaration on Tuesday during his thank-you visit to Obingwa as part of his statewide appreciation tour of the 17 local government areas following his emergence as the PDP governorship candidate. The event attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and members from the 11…

The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State Chapter, has told the Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) that contrary to its recent misinformation of the public, “there was indeed an arrangement resembling power rotation in Bende Federal Constituency.” Uche Aguoru, publicity secretary of the Abia State chapter of the APC, however, said that while the APC has made it abundantly clear that, as a political party, it does not operate a zoning or rotation policy, for the benefit of educating the LP, which appears to jump into debates without the prerequisite knowledge or facts but…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rit. Hon Benjamin Kalu today,highlighted the 45 Constitution Alteration Bills currently before the National Assembly, to the European Union Heads of Mission at the reception hosted by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Amb. Gautier Mignot, at the EU Delegation Office. Kalu who posted on his verified social media handle said that the 45 Constitution Alteration Bills covers critical areas such as State Police, local government autonomy, electoral reforms, women’s political inclusion through the Reserved Seats Bill, judicial reforms, citizenship, human rights, fiscal reforms, and other measures aimed at strengthening…

The arrest and planned prosecution of Mrs Nwoko Gift, the 35-year-old suspect captured on a viral video attempting to harm a 12-year-old girl, Miss Ebo Chimamanda, with a kitchen knife, in Umuahia, Abia State, has brought commendation from the Onyedimma foundation. The Onyedinma Foundation said there is a serious need for stronger legal protections for child domestic workers, including the proper enforcement of the Child Rights Act across all states in Nigeria. Onwuka Glory, Executive Director of Onyedinma Foundation, said that the prompt action, which led to the rescue of the child and the recovery of the dangerous weapon, demonstrates…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State yesterday met with top management of the Anoh Gas Processing Company where both parties reaffirmed their strategic partnership. As gathered by DrumAfricanews, this strategic partnership is aimed at enhancing the economic growth of not just Imo as the Company’s host State but Nigeria as a whole. A statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary Special Adviser Media to Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that the brief but critical meeting which took place in the Governor’s office at Owerri was also an opportunity for the Anoh Gas Processing Company to introduce her new helmsman, the Managing…

With the launching of Nigeria’s first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod) at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, all is set for Nigeria’s innovative drive. DrumAfricanews reports landmark project is a joint venture of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and the Abia State Government. While Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti seeks sitting the project in Abia as strong institutional faith the UNDP and Federal Government have in the State’s potential as an engine of growth and economic prosperity in the region,…

The permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Mrs Mary Otozi, on behalf of the Commissioner for Primary and Secondary Education, Dr. Donatus Ilang, expressed concern over the continued violation of the government’s directive by school administrators. This is even as the Ebonyi State government has inaugurated an investigative panel to identify and sanction schools that violate its ban on graduation and valedictory ceremonies without official approval. The government said the action became necessary following reports that some public and private schools continued to organise end-of-session ceremonies despite repeated directives prohibiting the practice. The government observed that…

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has emerged as the fourth-best-performing university in Nigeria in the 2025 National Research Fund (NRF) TETFund Grant cycle after producing seven successful grant awardees among the 174 beneficiaries nationwide. The feat further reinforces the university’s growing reputation as a leading centre for cutting-edge research and innovation in Nigeria. The seven researchers paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, in his office on Thursday, 2nd July, 2026, following the successful defence of their research proposals in Abuja, where they secured the highly competitive grants. Leading the delegation, the Director of Research…

The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, has commissioned a solar-powered electricity and Wi-Fi facility for the Department of English and Literature of the institution. Commissioning the project on Friday, July 3, 2026, Anyaehie described the project as a significant milestone in the University’s drive to strengthen teaching, learning, research and digital innovation. DrumAfricanews gathered that the facility, located at the Faculty of Arts, is expected to provide an uninterrupted power supply and improved internet connectivity, thereby enhancing academic activities and research productivity within the department. Prof. Roseann Chinwe Ezeifeka, Head of the Department…