Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have thrown their weight behind the immediate establishment of state police, to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. Speaking under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, (NGF), they also noted the collaborative efforts of other stakeholders, adding that consultation outcomes will strengthen the states’ collective position. The governors have also reiterated their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians. It will be recalled that the House of Representatives on June 11, overwhelmingly voted in…

Chief Chekwas Okorie, founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on the Senate Committee overseeing the South East Development Commission to allow the Commission’s management sufficient time and space to carry out its developmental mandate. Speaking at a press conference in Enugu on Wednesday, Okorie described as premature the allegations recently levelled against the Commission’s leadership, insisting that it was “too early” to begin making what he termed unfounded accusations. His comments followed claims made last week by Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on SEDC, who accused the Commission’s management under Managing Director Mark…

Governor Peter Mbah, has boosted the senatorial bid of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the June 20, 2026 by-election for Enugu North Senatorial District, listing reasons the zone would overwhelming vote for the party. On paper,many electorates see the contest as a three-horse race between three parties’ flag bearers. These are Chief Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Party (APC), Dr. Nestor Ezeme of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bishop Oscar Ossai of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Governor who described Asogwa as the best candidate, given his track record, is relying on the by-election to give…

Official information from the Anambra State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ANSACA) has it that the State currently records an HIV prevalence rate of 2.4%, placing it on the fifth  position inn the country and first in the Southeast region in HIV prevalence According to ANSACA the current percentage of people living with HIV in Anambra, which now stands at 2.4%, which is higher than the national average of 2.1%.  Making the disclosure,  the newly appointed Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke, alongside members of his management team, during a familiariration meeting between the House Committee on Health…

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reportedly deregistered Ohabuike Secondary School, Ndibe-Afikpo, in Ebonyi State. According to available information, the action came over concerns that the school is deteriorating infrastructural wise. There is also reports of the absence of functional science laboratory facilities required for effective teaching and examination standards. DrumAfricanews gathered from Afikpo that the decision was taken after the school failed to meet the minimum requirements expected for WAEC accreditation. Our correspondent gathered that the development has sparked fresh concerns about the condition of public secondary schools and the state of education infrastructure in parts of Ebonyi State.…

Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, CEO of Sea Horse Group, and senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Anambra South senatorial zone for 2027 election has stated that his he is not into partisan politics to make money. He stated this in Nnewi when he visited to thank members of the party who supported him during the senatorial primaries of the party held on May 29. “As a private industrialist and business man, I have invested heavily in human capital development. I’ve built houses for many indegent persons in my area. “For the past 17 years, I’ve been paying school…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is entering the 2027 presidential race as the clear frontrunner, not necessarily because of widespread popularity, but because his opponents remain divided, according to a new forecast by political consulting and data analysis firm CellHub. The firm projects the president as the favourite to secure a second term, arguing that its assessment is based less on his approval ratings — currently estimated in the low 30 per cent range — and more on the fractured state of the opposition and Nigeria’s winner-takes-all electoral system. According to CellHub, Nigeria’s electoral framework, which awards victory to the candidate…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has identified 470 gazetted and legally protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists. Information available to DrumAfricanews reveals that this move is part of the efforts to end the era of cattle roaming the streets of Nigeria. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on television while speaking on the implementation of the National Dairy Policy Framework and plans to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector. According to him, relocating herders into these reserves will strengthen disease surveillance, breed improvement and animal health management. Asked whether Nigerians should expect an end to…

Former Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that he is supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barr. Nestor Ezeme, in the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election. In a statement personally signed by him, Ugwuanyi described the claim as fake news orchestrated by political mischief makers seeking to gain undue advantage ahead of the poll scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The former governor, who is now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that he has no reason to support a candidate…

The earth shook in celebration; their ancestors had those ancient smile that goes with nodding of head in agreement, as members of the Egwuena Age Grade, continued their journey towards the perpetuation of Iza Obu (Annual Court Cleansing Festival) of the Abiriba people in Abia State. To so many other clans in Igboland, culture is archaic and mundane. However, to the Abiriba people in Abia State, culture is a tool for development and equally the foundation for the building and maintenance of a progressive society. As gathered, Iza Obu is a cultural practice in Abiriba that is as old as…