Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain in Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonna, has congratulated the nominees for the board of the South East Development Commission announced by President Tinubu on Saturday, December 7, 2024. In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Sunday, Chief Charles Ogbonna described the appointment as well-deserved, considering his immense wealth of experience over the years. He prayed for strength and wisdom to deliver credibly on his assignment. He further applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment towards the development of the South East Region, stating that his actions have proven that he means well…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended congratulations to Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, following his victory in the December 7th presidential election. In a telephone conversation with Mahama, Tinubu expressed optimism that his leadership would strengthen the stability and progress of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). “President Mahama’s return to Jubilee House is a testament to the trust Ghanaians have in his leadership,” President Tinubu remarked, adding, “his second tenure will undoubtedly contribute to the shared vision of peace and economic integration in our region.” In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information…

The attention of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn to the purported expulsion of Hon. Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu from the Party by the Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward Chapter of the PDP in Imo State. The NWC declares the said purported expulsion as null and void and of no effect, not being consistent with the express provision of Sections 57 (7) and 59 (3) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017) and laid down Rules of our great Party. Section 57 (7) of the Constitution of the PDP is clear in providing that…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing pioneer members to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board. Kalu commended the President’s strategic choices, stating that the appointments align with his vision to reposition the South East region. The Deputy Speaker specifically congratulated the nominees, including the chairmen of the board and former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, PhD; executive director for finance, Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka; the executive director of projects, Hon. Toby Okechukwu; and another director, Dr. Clifford Ogbede. Kalu also…

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has emerged the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southeastern state of Imo State Nigeria. This development followed the appointment of Ikenga imo Ugochinyere who is the highest govt Official elected on the PDP platform in Imo State by PDP 27 LGA Chairmen forum in Imo State at the weekend. The leaders in a statement signed on their behalf by Coordinating Chairman of the 27 Imo PDP LGA Chairmen forum urged stakeholders in the state to rally round…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited began the computer-based Aptitude Test on Saturday where a total of 45,689 applicants are slugging it out to secure employment at the company. The NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement, said the recruitment would be for various positions across various departments within the energy company and interested applicants to visit the NNPC careers page for application instructions. The development is a follow-up to an announcement on July 25, 2024, where the company announced openings for new entrants. In an update on its official X handle, the national oil firm assured that only the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. PDP expelled Ugochinyere over gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His expulsion was contained in a letter from the Ideato LGA chapter of PDP, dated December 5, 2024, and signed by the LGA Chairman, Hon. ThankGod Okeke, and the Secretary, Onyebuchi Umeh. The letter was addressed to the state chairman of the party. The expulsion followed the report of the party’s disciplinary committee, dated November…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Former Commissioner For Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa. However, Hon. Mark C. Okoye retains his position as the Commission’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on the 16-member board, one more member than the initial board. The new executive director for finance is Stanley Ohajuruka, who replaced Anthony…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Former Minority Leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chijioke Chukwu as member Representing South East in the newly created North West Development Commission, NWDC. The Former Bende North State Constituency lawmaker is among the updated list of nominees for the Governing Boards of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This announcement was made in a statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. In the revised nominations, Alhaji Lawal Samai’la Abdullahi was appointed as Chairman…

President Bola Tinubu has submitted an updated list of nominees for the Governing Boards of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to the Senate for confirmation. This announcement was made in a statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. For the SEDC, Tinubu has nominated Hon. Emeka Atuma as Chairman, with Hon. Mark C. Okoye set to take on the role of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. Other board members include Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, and Hon. Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa, among others.…