Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State unequivocally condemns a recent skit circulating in the media space which promotes political intolerance and incites violence. Uche Aguoru, Publicity Secretary APC, Abia State affirmed that the said content is credited to a skit maker widely known to be closely associated with Governor Alex Otti and reportedly engaged by the present administration to promote its activities. “As a law-abiding political party that places the highest premium on the safety of lives and property, we view this development as reckless, irresponsible, and a dangerous provocation capable of undermining the peace of our dear…

Confusion continues to trail the death of Isaac Dike, a staff member of Main Power Electricity Distribution Limited, who was recently electrocuted while on duty in Enugu State. DrumAfricanews reports that the incident, which occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at about 3:25 p.m., took place at a 300KVA/11KV/0.415KV distribution substation located on Giraffe Street, Ekulu East Estate (Zoo Estate), Enugu. The company’s Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, confirmed the incident and said that preliminary findings suggest the deceased may have been involved in an unauthorised operation at the time of the incident. Ezeh said that Dike, a linesman attached…

An Igbo socio-economic group, Igwebuike Alaigbo Development Association (Worldwide), has charged all Igbo communities in diaspora to henceforth revert to the town union system that Igbos were known for, and put an end to chaos often associated with the borrowed/controversial monarchical system adopted in leadership selection outside Igboland. The group led by His Grace, Most Rev. Dr Isaac Chijioke Nwaobia also urged Igbos in diaspora to resort to their God’s given “Ako Na Uche” (cautiousness and sound reasoning), as a means of survival in this trial times, warning that as strangers in their host countries, they cannot continue to act…

Engr. David Umahi, Federal Minister for Works on Thursday, March 2, 2026, officially opened a completed section of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure across the Southeast and Nigeria in general under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister speaking during the event, pondered on the past condition of the road and its importance to the region, and urged the people of the region to give president Bola Tinubu 80% votes in 2027 as a thank you reward. Umahi explains that the project, which was initially under a tax credit arrangement involving MTN…

Landlords and residents of Uratta Road, with a population estimate of over three hundred thousand people, have pleaded with the government of Abia State to at least grade their road and make it motorable as the rainy season is fast approaching. DrumAfricanews visited the area reports that Uratta Road, said to have over one hundred adjoining streets that have it as their major access road, has been waterlogged and taken over by weeds which have become habitats for toads and frogs. Known as one of the major roads in Aba township, Uratta Road, which connects the newly constructed Port Harcourt…

…demands Nigeria embraces tech at core governance Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,has advocated for the “Digital First Governance” approach as the cornerstone of sustainable public sector reform. This is even as Kalu went ahead to say that there is a need for a fundamental shift in how government is designed, operated, and experienced by citizens. Speaking at the National GovTech Policy Roundtable 2026, Kalu described the gathering as one of the most consequential conversations for Nigeria’s public sector at this critical point in the nation’s development. In a press statement by Udora Orizu, Special Assistant…

…assures residents of lasting reforms The Eastern Waste Management Corporation (EWAMAC) has began actions to end the growing public concern over refuse accumulation in parts of Owerri, Imo State Capital. The company led by its new GMD Nick Samolsvatov assured residents that decisive steps are already underway to restore environmental order across the state capital. The agency acknowledged the visible waste challenges in key locations such as Douglas Road, World Bank Market, and Egbu Road, describing them as priority “hotspots” requiring urgent attention. DrumAfricanews reports that on the 29th of March, 2026, Samolsvatov and his team were seen evacuating waste…

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu,on the occasion of his 74th birthday. In a congratulatory message, signed by his CPS, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu extolled the President’s visionary leadership, stating that his tenure has significantly shaped Nigeria’s destiny and taken the nation to greater heights. The Deputy Speaker commended the President’s commitment to the nation’s progress and his bold initiatives aimed at driving economic growth and development of Nigeria. He said that the economic initiatives and policies anchored on the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda will continue to impact positively on the…

…announces 200 million naira Bussiness grant Governor lex Otti, has offered automatic lecturing jobs to all the First Class graduands of the combined convocation ceremony of the Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), as Graduate Assistants. Governor Otti announced the cheering news at ABSU, on Friday, March 27th, during the 30th – 32nd combined convocation ceremony of ABSU. Ukoha Njoku, the Chief Pres Secretary to Otti said that his principal also awarded postgraduate scholarships up to doctorate degree level to all the First Class Graduands. “I am glad to announce that approval has been given to the University Management to…

Hon. David Nwaenyi, Ph.D. 27-03-2026 – Abuja Recent comments attributed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on the proposed creation of Anioma State have stirred renewed debate across the South-South and South-East regions. While presented in the spirit of goodwill, a closer examination reveals a narrative that raises critical questions about constitutional compliance, political intent, and regional equity. With my full participation in the process, I can authoritatively inform you that Anioma agitation did not satisfy the requirements outlined in Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which clearly stipulates the procedural and democratic thresholds for state…