Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has defended its meeting held in Zamfara State on Saturday, faulting the African Democratic Congress for what it described as an attempt to politicise human lives instead of showing empathy to victims of insecurity. The Director General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Emmanuel Agbo, said in a statement on Monday that since some members left the party for the ADC, the PDP has grown stronger, more focused, and determined to stay on course. Just days after attacks claimed lives in parts of Zamfara, PDP governors convened their meeting in Gusau, the state capital, on…
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum says President Bola Tinubu risks losing 80 percent of northern Muslims’ votes if he replaces Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 election. Over the past few weeks, the APC has been in mild turmoil over the fear that Shettima may not return as Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In June, the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ summit in Gombe descended into chaos after some speakers endorsed Tinubu for a second term without mentioning Shettima. In a statement issued on Saturday, Saleh Zazzaga, chairman of the forum,…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to transfer N32.7 billion and $445,000,recovered from officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to the National Social Investment Programme Agency for proper use. Falana disclosed this in a public statement issued on Sunday, through his Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond forum. He recalled that in January 2025, President Bola Tinubu approved N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme, which includes school feeding, N-Power, conditional cash transfers, and small business support…
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position. In a handwritten letter dated 24th August 2025 and shared on his Facebook page, captioned “Let there be peace”, Dajoh formally announced his resignation, stating that the decision was taken “in good faith and in the best interest of the state”. “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Saturday warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others against derailing the national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. In a communiqué at the end of its 7th meeting held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the governors reaffirmed their full support for the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) held in July 2025 regarding the November 15, 2025 national convention of the party. The governors urged members to resist attempts to…
The Federal Ministry of Environment on Saturday predicted possible flooding in seven states and 25 locations across Nigeria. The ministry, in its flood alert warned that heavy rainfall expected between August 23 and 24 could lead to flooding in the listed areas. The alert was signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani. He further directed residents of communities along the flood plain from Jebba to Lokoja to evacuate immediately as the River Niger’s water level continues to rise. “Due to the rise in the water level of River Niger, communities on the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed recent remarks from Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), describing them as his personal opinion. During a Channels Television interview, Baba-Ahmed had surmised that the opposition coalition under the ADC platform is “deceiving Nigerians”. He also disclosed his intention to run alongside Peter Obi in the 2027 general election. Jackie Wayas, ADC deputy national publicity secretary, said in a statement on Saturday that Baba-Ahmed’s position does not reflect the stance of the party or its coalition partners. “Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed is a respected voice who has always stood…
Governor Umo Eno has fired back at critics questioning the welfare of his Personal Assistants (PAs), declaring that none of them take home less than ₦1 million monthly. Speaking during a constituency engagement on Friday, with residents of Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, the governor dismissed widespread claims of poor remuneration as “pure mischief.” “Let me set the record straight, no PA in this administration earns less than a million naira. When some of them speak, they make it sound like a mere stipend. To me, ₦1m is not a stipend, it is serious money,” he said. Governor Eno singled out Blessed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Nigerians who lost money to the fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to report at its zonal directorates in Ibadan and Lagos. The Commission is currently prosecuting three suspects — Adefowoara Abiodun Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Justice Chukwuebuka, over their alleged involvement in the scheme. According to EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, CBEX lured investors with promises of unrealistic returns, leading to huge financial losses for many Nigerians. “Victims who invested through individuals linked to CBEX offices in Ibadan and Idimu, Lagos, are urged to assist ongoing investigations by…
Ibrahim Usman Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation to Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has stepped down from his position. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and dated. In the letter, Ibrahim explained that his decision was a personal one, aimed at creating more time to concentrate on his private business engagements and other commitments outside government. While announcing his exit, Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Governor Namadi for giving him the platform to serve the state in a political capacity. He described the period as an enriching experience and pledged…