Author: Drum Africa Correspondent

The African Democratic Congress has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress for initiating discussions on zoning their 2027 presidential tickets. The coalition party stated that the such moves show a disregard for the hardship Nigerians are facing. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, ADC spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, faulted both parties for focusing on 2027 politics rather than addressing current challenges. “The general election is still in 2027; it’s still two years away. Why are we so preoccupied and behaving in such a way that Nigerians begin to look at the political elite across…

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah yesterday reiterated his call for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. He said freeing Kanu “was the right thing to do” and that he had met the President over it. Mbah spoke during a question-and-answer session after his presentation on “Leadership and transformation” at the Showcase Session of the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Enugu. The governor also shared practical strategies he applies in overcoming barriers and unlocking the state’s opportunities. Urged by a participant not to give up on his advocacy for Kanu’s release, the…

Muhammad Garba, spokesman for the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has condemned recent allegations levelled against his principal, describing them as politically-motivated and misleading. In a statement on Monday night, Garba, who was the former Kano State Commissioner for Information, expressed concern over what he termed as “a deliberate attempt by the Kano State Government to link Ganduje to financial misappropriation, corruption, and misconduct,” particularly in relation to alleged overspending through the Protocol Directorate and accusations of land grabbing. Recall that Governor Abba Yusuf on Monday accused Ganduje of spending over N20 billion from…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has suspended the chairman of Edo State Forestry Commission, Valentine Asuen, for alleged infraction. Asuen, a former state youth leader of the party and Edo South Senatorial aspirant, was alleged to have committed actions that amounted to incitement and divisiveness within the party. His suspension was contained in a statement signed by the APC state publicity secretary, Peter Uwadia. The letter said Asuen was suspended from the Party in accordance with the provisions of the party’s Constitution 2022, as amended. It said the disciplinary action became necessary because Asuen’s conduct ran contrary…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has revoked all land allocations made since the assumption of office by Governor Umo Eno in May 2023. The announcement was made on Monday by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom, SAN, who explained that the revocation was part of efforts to revalidate land records and transition to the new digital Akwa-GIS platform. “Notice is hereby given of the revocation of all land allocations in Akwa Ibom State made from the 29th day of May, 2023, till date, inclusive of all government-acquired land, for the purpose of revalidating allocations and interests,…

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has revealed that many Nigerians in rural communities are enjoying stable electricity and are willing to pay for it – sometimes even more than what Band A consumers are charged. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Aliyu said some rural areas currently pay tariffs as high as ₦250 to ₦280 per kilowatt-hour. “There are communities where the tariff is actually higher than Band A,” he explained. “But it all depends on the cost of the infrastructure deployed in those places. They pay for power and they…

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has defended its meeting held in Zamfara State on Saturday, faulting the African Democratic Congress for what it described as an attempt to politicise human lives instead of showing empathy to victims of insecurity. The Director General of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Emmanuel Agbo, said in a statement on Monday that since some members left the party for the ADC, the PDP has grown stronger, more focused, and determined to stay on course. Just days after attacks claimed lives in parts of Zamfara, PDP governors convened their meeting in Gusau, the state capital, on…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum says President Bola Tinubu risks losing 80 percent of northern Muslims’ votes if he replaces Vice-President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 election. Over the past few weeks, the APC has been in mild turmoil over the fear that Shettima may not return as Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In June, the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ summit in Gombe descended into chaos after some speakers endorsed Tinubu for a second term without mentioning Shettima. In a statement issued on Saturday, Saleh Zazzaga, chairman of the forum,…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to transfer N32.7 billion and $445,000,recovered from officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to the National Social Investment Programme Agency for proper use. Falana disclosed this in a public statement issued on Sunday, through his Alliance on Surviving Covid-19 and Beyond forum. He recalled that in January 2025, President Bola Tinubu approved N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme, which includes school feeding, N-Power, conditional cash transfers, and small business support…

The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position. In a handwritten letter dated 24th August 2025 and shared on his Facebook page, captioned “Let there be peace”, Dajoh formally announced his resignation, stating that the decision was taken “in good faith and in the best interest of the state”. “I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity…