Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

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…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in a bid to overhaul the state’s administrative machinery, has signaled an imminent repositioning of the workforce following a strategic assessment visit to the Anambra State Secretariat. The unscheduled visit according to his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Christian Aburime was conducted to evaluate staff conduct, punctuality, and overall dedication to public service. DrumAfricanews learnt that during his inspection of various ministries and departments, Soludo engaged directly with personnel to gauge the prevailing work culture. Aburime said that providing a candid situational report, Governor Soludo described his observations as a composite of “the good, the bad, and the…

Information available to DrumAfricanews shows that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved 350 students admissionquota for medicine and dentistry at the College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), making it the highest allocation granted to any medical school in Nigeria. As gathered, this approval came after a rigorous accreditation exercise conducted by a high-powered MDCN team, which assessed facilities, manpower, and training standards at the ESUT College of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals. Announcing the development in Enugu on Wednesday, the Deputy Registrar of the Council, Dr. Nnaemeka Nwakanma, said the…

Dr Jideuma Ikenna Egwim has been confirmed as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Owerri, after president Bola Tinubu approved the appointment. The appointment, will see Egwim take charge of the running of FUTH Owerri, formerly known as the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owerri, which has now relocated to Okigwe following the conversion of the old site to accommodate medical students at Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri. Egwim’s appointment which takes immediate effect, reflects the Federal Government’s resolve to entrust key public health institutions to seasoned professionals with proven capacity and experience.…

Aminu Bello Masari,the Chairman of the National Convention Central Coordination Committee has reaffirmed the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) commitment to zoning. Masari further warned that aspirants contesting outside their designated zones risk being viewed as agents of disruption. He made the remarks on Thursday at the party’s convention stakeholders’ meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Masari said that the APC, as a “responsible party,” has strictly adhered to the federal character principle in distributing party offices across geopolitical zones, stressing that the zoning arrangement remains central to maintaining order and fairness within the party. According to him, “In line…