Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The Federal Government has extended the deadline for applications into the Federal Civil Service to March 17, 2025. The Federal Civil Service Commission initially announced the recruitment exercise on January 27, 2025, offering over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many citizens lamented difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, prompting widespread calls for an extension. FCSC spokesperson, Hassan Taiwo acknowledged that some applicants encountered technical issues but maintained that others could register successfully. In an advertisement published in two national dailies and shared by Taiwo on Monday, the commission announced that the new deadline supersedes the previous one,…

A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has claimed that the beauty of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan poses a problem for her in politics, stating that men find it difficult to ignore her presence. Speaking on Arise News on Monday, Ogunlewe remarked that female senators do not consider themselves inferior to men and often assert themselves in political discussions. However, he suggested that Senator Natasha’s physical appearance sets her apart in a way that affects how men react to her. “The female senators did not look at themselves as if they were inferior to men. They were even up to…

Popular Nigerian actor and content creator, Adebowale Adedayo, widely known as Mr Macaroni, has responded to criticism over his refusal to greet Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during a recent public appearance. In a series of posts on Monday via X, Mr Macaroni dismissed the backlash, stating that he would not greet the governor even if given another opportunity. “This is the last time I will address this matter. It is not worth my peace of mind. Since you people won’t stop attacking me because I didn’t greet Governor Sanwo-Olu, next time I see him, I still won’t greet him.…

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed has reiterated his administration’s dedication to fostering career growth and improving the welfare of civil servants in the state. Speaking yesterday at a Ramadan Iftar with permanent secretaries and senior civil servants at the Government House in Bauchi, the governor emphasised that enhancing remuneration and overall welfare remains a top priority for his administration. Governor Mohammed highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at ensuring effective and timely implementation of people-oriented policies and programmes. He stressed that the civil service is the backbone of any administration’s success in delivering democratic dividends, underscoring the importance of continuous workforce training…

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio for what he called a deliberate attempt to politicise and trivialise the serious concerns Nigerians have expressed about due process in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. Saraki’s reaction followed Akpabio’s claim that recent calls for accountability over the allegations Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan leveled against him were part of a plot to remove him from office because he is from the Niger Delta. In a statement yesterday by his media office and shared on his X handle, Saraki said: “The attention of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki…

The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly, on Sunday, asked Governor Siminalayi Fubara to channel his invitation to the members properly and not through social media. The reaction followed the invitation to the Assembly to a meeting with the governor at the Government House, on Monday (today). Fubara, through the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy Danagogo, said the meeting, scheduled for 10 am, was expected to address key issues, including the provision of sitting space for the Assembly, payment of outstanding allowances, and the presentation of the 2025 budget. The 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House…

Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has invited the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and other lawmakers to a meeting at Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday.  In a significant move, the invitation issued from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo — marks the first time Fubara has officially addressed Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Assembly. Dated March 7, the invitation references the governor’s March 5 letter, in which he acknowledged receipt of the Supreme Court’s judgement. “I hereby write in furtherance of His Excellency’s promise stated in my letter…

The Peoples Democratic Party has again postponed its National Executive Committee meeting, rescheduling it for May 15, 2025. In a statement on Sunday, the PDP’s National Secretary, Sunday Ude-Okoye, said the meeting, originally slated for March 13, was delayed due to pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses, as well as the need for further consultations. This marks the fifth time the PDP has rescheduled its 99th NEC meeting, further deepening internal divisions within the party. The crisis within the PDP has intensified since Umar Damagum assumed office as acting National Chairman following the court’s removal of Senator Iyorchia…

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a harsh warning to roadside preachers who use loudspeakers in public places, notably markets, accusing them of producing noise pollution and frustrating people. He also banned open gospel preaching in the state, saying that everyone’s religion deserved to be respected. Soludo made this clear in a viral video that is currently spreading on social media, in which he confronted a preacher at a market. The governor warned the preacher against the act, claiming that it violates the law. He highlighted that one cannot exercise fundamental rights by disturbing others through noise…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Saturday said the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended by the Senate for six months, traumatised him and others. Akpabio had come under heavy criticism following the sanction handed out to the lawmaker. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, cautioned the Senate against making the political atmosphere toxic for women. Major opposition parties in the country have also expressed outrage over the manner in which the complaint was handled. But Akpabio maintained his innocence, saying none of what she alleged…