Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Abuja chapter, Mr. Nurudeen Yusuf, has denied media reports alleging that he assaulted a female staff member during a recent executive meeting of the union. Reports had earlier alleged that Yusuf physically assaulted one Mrs. Precious Sokari, the union’s treasurer, following a heated argument during a meeting, which reportedly violated university regulations and SSANU’s ethical code of conduct. The altercation was said to have stemmed from a disagreement over Yusuf’s alleged unilateral creation of eleven committees without consultation with the union executives—an action purportedly in breach of…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the development as a national loss. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness”, the statement partly read. Onanuga added that Tinubu has since reached out to the bereaved family. “President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his…
The leadership of the Labour Party has disclosed that no date has been set for its next National Executive Council meeting to decide the fate of erring members and chieftains of the party indicted for anti-party activities. Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party, Ayo Olorunfemi, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists. The development comes a few days after Labour Party factional National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, announced that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would soon be expelled for working against the interest of the party. He stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief…
President Bola Tinubu has been warned against supporting the wrong candidate to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman. Recently, Abdullahi Ganduje resigned his appointment as National Chairman due to ill-health but reports claimed his resignation was a political calculation that would pave the way for his second term. However, Primate Ayodele warned Tinubu that the wrong person will sell out APC. In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the popular prophet, also charged the military to be vigilant against bombings aimed at destabilizing Tinubu’s administration. He said: “You should also avoid picking the wrong person…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has praised the peaceful conduct of the council elections in the state. He gave the commendation on Saturday after casting his vote in the Lagos local government elections held on Saturday. The speaker described the process as commendable and encouraging. Obasa voted at Polling Unit 019, Ward E, on Oluwole Olaniyan Street in the Orile Agege area of Lagos. Upon arrival, he briefly interacted with electoral officials and constituents before casting his ballot. Speaking with journalists after voting, Obasa expressed satisfaction with the process, calling it peaceful and free…
The Imo State Government has ordered cattle herders to end open grazing within the State capital territory beginning from July 24, 2025. Speaking during a recent meeting with cattle dealers and herders in Owerri, the Commissioner in charge of Ministry of Livestock Development, Anthony Mgbeahurike, said that the new directive is geared towards maintaining public orderliness within the capital city. He, however, reaffirmed Governor Hope Uzodinma’s dedication in upholding peaceful coexistence across all communities, regardless of ethnic or religious differences. The commissioner added that the State Government, under Uzodinma, had been rendering appropriate support for herders, including steady provision of…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has officially announced her resignation from the Labour Party (LP), declaring her defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described her move as a calculated and deliberate political decision, noting that her formal induction into the ADC would be marked with “fanfare.” “I’m totally and completely committed to ADC,” she affirmed. “But obviously, as the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, don’t expect me to just take a lunch break and go collect a card.…
Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, on Friday night approved the immediate suspension of key officials of the Katsina State Reformatory Centre, Babbar Ruga, following the report of the committee mandated to investigate the allegations of torture and mishandling of an inmate, Usman Musa. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Faskari, confirmed that the Principal of the Centre, Abdulzahir Abubakar, the Vice Principal, Bala Abubakar, and a porter, Yunusa Yusuf, have been suspended for their roles in the incident, which tragically resulted in the amputation of the victim’s left hand and severe injury to the right…
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex project. He described the pace of work as “grossly abysmal” and falling far below expectations. The administrator made the remarks during an inspection tour of the project site along Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday night by the media aide to the Sole Administrator, Hector Igbikiowubo. Ibas also inspected key sporting facilities, including the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, and the Alfred Diete-Spiff Sports Complex,…
The Federal Government has announced July 14, 2025, as the official date for the commencement of recruitment into the four paramilitary agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure through the Board Secretary, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd), in a communiqué released in Abuja. According to the statement, the recruitment portal will open on Monday, July 14, 2025, for applications into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and Nigeria Security and…