Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says Air Peace will begin direct flights to London Heathrow Airport from Abuja on Oct. 26. Keyamo made this known in Abuja on Sunday in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Mr Tunde Moshood. According to him, the landmark achievement follows sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government to enforce reciprocity in international air travel agreements. The minister said that the breakthrough was the result of a strongly worded letter from the ministry dated Aug. 1, 2024, to the UK Secretary of State for Transport,…
Controversy has trailed the reported resignation of Goodluck Ihemnacho, the Administrator of the Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, following the circulation of a disturbing video that raised questions about his resignation. In the resignation letter, addressed to the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), Ihemnacho was quoted as expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. “I humbly write to your noble office to convey to you my resignation as the Administrator, Ahoada East LGA… My sincere gratitude goes to the government of Rivers State and the good people of Ahoada East for finding me worthy to…
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has nominated four more commissioners to serve in the state executive council. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the nomination is in addition to the 12 nominees appointed last week by the governor and currently being screened for confirmation by the House of Assembly. The nominees are Pastor Bola Ademuwagun, Mr Leye Akinola, Dr. Banji Ajaka and Mr Adesoji Afolabi. “In exercise of the power conferred on me by Section 192…
The Federal Road Safety Corps has frowned at transporting passengers with goods and animals, a common practice among commercial articulated truck drivers. The Sector Commander of the corps in Oyo State, Mrs Rosemary Alo, issued the warning during Saturday’s sensitisation programme in Ogbomoso. Drum Africa reports that the programme, organised by the Ogbomoso Unit Command, targeted articulated truck drivers, cattle traders, market leaders and other stakeholders. Alo, represented by the Ogbomoso Unit Commander, Assistant Corps Commander Solomon Aderinmola, noted that the enlightenment programme aligned with the FRSC’s 2025 Strategic Goal-One. Reiterating the corps’ commitment to reducing Road Traffic Crashes (RTC),…
The Federal Government has debunked the news making the rounds that it abandoned its citizens in Iran. Nigerian authorities also described as misleading the report that officials at the embassy in Tehran had departed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said there was no truth in the claims. The statement, which was signed by the ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the bombing of Tehran only disrupted normal work schedules and forced staff to work remotely. The statement reads: “The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has been drawn to misleading…
Gunmen have killed the former Peoples Democratic Party chairman of Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, Aondoakaa Yaiyol. Yaiyol before he was killed Friday night was the Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in the local government. It was gathered that the deceased lost his wife last year in the same circumstance and his house burnt. The PDP state publicity secretary, Tim Nyior confirmed the assassination of Yaiyol in a telephone call on Saturday. Nyior said, “It’s true that the man was once PDP chairman in Tarka LGA before his current position as commander of the…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 44-year-old suspected hired killer, cult kingpin, and leader of a deadly gang responsible for numerous violent crimes across Mushin and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Wasiu Akinwande, alias “Olori Eso”, described as one of the most feared and wanted criminals in the state’s recent history, was apprehended on Friday, June 20, 2025. According to a statement obtained by Drum Africa, he stated that the suspect was captured during a coordinated special operation code-named Silence, Speed, and Surprise, executed by the Command’s Tactical Squad.…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its ex-depot price for premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N880 per litre. The hike represents a N55 increase from the previous rate of N825 per litre. Abubakar Shettima, national president of IPMAN, confirmed the development to our correspondence on Saturday. “We are aware that the refinery has reviewed the price to N880 per litre. Our members have been informed,” he said. The development comes days after the refinery offered nationwide logistics for petrol, and diesel distribution. The refinery said it also acquired 4,000 new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered tankers to enhance its…
Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale has directed all Area Commanders, DPOs, and HODs to immediately review and release suspects held for minor, bailable offences across the nation’s capital. The CP ordered that the release should be done upon proper documentation and surety verification of the suspects. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Josephine Adeh said the CP also issued a firm directive to all officers, warning them against illegal detention; meddling in civil matters, especially land disputes; and extortion. She said the warning followed reports of unlawful detention for bailable offences,…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Yelewata town in Benue State where scores of residents were killed by vicious marauders last Friday. Tinubu visited Benue on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to sympathise with the people of the state over the killings of innocent residents by suspected killer herdsmen. “I aborted my visit to Yelewata town because of the rain, flood and bad roads,” Tinubu had said during his visit to Makurdi, the state capital. SDP’s Adebayo said the president’s excuse was not tenable. “He (the president)…