Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, on Monday, said Peter Obi, is a member of the party till further developments. Tanko, a campaigner for the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), said the former Anambra State governor has not joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). “As far as I am concerned, His Excellency, Peter Obi, is a member of the Labour Party. It remains so until when there is any other thing that may come up,” Tanko said on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. The LP chieftain was reacting to a claim by…
The protesters who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ were greeted by heavy police presence at the protest venue as early as 9am. Officers of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters gathered at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The protesters who are members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ were greeted by heavy police presence when they gathered at the protest venue as early as 9am. “Nobody can tell us where not to gather, we are Rivers people,” the young demonstrators told the policemen who warned…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has taken to social media to express her frustration with online trolls who resort to name-calling and personal attacks when they disagree with her opinions. Henshaw, who has been a vocal presence on social media, stated that being referred to in derogatory terms such as “olosho” and “prostitute” is draining and urged her critics to engage in more intelligent and respectful dialogue. The actress asserted that many online trolls deliberately choose to be dull and lacking in sense, rather than engaging in thoughtful and constructive conversations. “Name-calling like olosho, prostitute & the like is just so…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to meeting global demands for sustainable social development and justice. Speaking on Sunday, at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the topic: ‘Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice.’ Kalu cited the country’s key legislative achievements in recent years, saying they attested to Nigeria’s commitment towards realizing the objective. He said: “Nigeria has taken decisive steps to meet the global demand for sustainable social development and justice. Our legislative achievements in recent years bear testament to our unflinching commitment.…
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has distanced itself from the planned nationwide protest tagged Take-It-Back, warning that such demonstrations could inflame tensions and destabilise the country. President of the group, Isah Abubakar, in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna, said while the council acknowledges the frustrations of many young Nigerians, it believes that the current atmosphere calls for restraint, dialogue, and national unity, not street protests. “We are deeply concerned about the rising tension across various regions and the increasingly fragile socio-political climate. “As an organisation committed to youth empowerment, we understand the grievances driving these calls for…
The Abia State Government has denied allegations that Governor Dr. Alex Otti approved the involvement of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) Eastern Security Network (ESN) to confront Fulani herdsmen and protect Abia farmers. Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, described the report as malicious and misleading, aimed at creating disaffection and unnecessary tension in the state. Ekeoma stated that the government had intentionally ignored a similar false report issued a few weeks prior but felt compelled to respond to the latest statement to prevent innocent citizens from falling prey to the fabrication. “The authors of…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he is going to revive the moribund Aba Textile Mill and Star Paper Mill to create job for the people. Governor Otti stated this while speaking during a reception held in his honour by the Union of Anambra State Associations, Aba Branch at the premises of Chief Leo Okoye (Udu Ako Mmiri) in Aba. He further disclosed that in the next few months, the Government through some partnerships would be engaging and training the young people in various MSMEs with the aim of making Aba, the natural hub for fabric, textiles and leather…
The acting Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr Saeed Olorunnisola, has urged the federal and state governments to ban the use of smartphones in secondary and tertiary institutions. Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of Examination Malpractice (MEEM), themed: Effects of examination malpractices on education and national development,” held at the Osun State Muslim Secretariat, Osogbo, on Saturday, the guest speaker posited that the ban of smart phone will reduce examination malpractices and enhance education integrity. The MEEM, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) of the Muslim Students’ Society of…
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed officers across the state ahead of political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. While addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu stressed the need for professionalism as political activities begin. He explained the deployment was in preparation for the primaries, where parties would choose their gubernatorial candidates. He said, “The officers deployed are admonished to provide security services in this regard. They are expected to be professional, apolitical and neutral. We also urged the political parties’ candidates to adhere to the rules by ensuring a peaceful…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director (MD) of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). In a statement on Friday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to Tinubu on information and strategy, said the appointment is effective immediately. Onanuga said Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in both the private and public sectors to his new role, having consulted for global institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), Department for International Development (DFID), and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “Before this appointment, he held the position of group chief executive officer at SAO…