Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Academic activities across Nigeria’s public universities have been brought to a halt yet again, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a two-week warning strike starting today, Monday, October 13, 2025. This move follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government, which failed to meet key demands raised by the union. Speaking at a press conference at the University of Abuja on Sunday, ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna said the decision to withdraw services was taken after “no tangible progress” was made. “There is nothing on the ground to stop the implementation of the…
In what political analysts are calling one of the biggest defections in recent times, over 64,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and other opposition groups have officially dumped their parties and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The massive political shake-up took place over the weekend in Jigawa, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – represented by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, received the new entrants into the ruling party. Buni, speaking on behalf of President Tinubu, welcomed the new members warmly and assured them they would enjoy the same rights and privileges as…
The Senator representing Bauchi North in the National Assembly, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal battles and factional divisions as his reason for leaving. In a letter dated October 6, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Tsokuwa/Kofar Gabar Ward, Katagum LGA of Bauchi State, Senator Kaila made it clear that the growing disunity in the party has made it hard for him to effectively represent his constituents in the 10th Senate. “The incessant internal squabble that has led to unnecessary factionalisation within the PDP is seriously affecting my ability to deliver…
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to battle a wave of high-profile defections, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has come out swinging-branding those jumping ship as “cowards”. Mohammed made the fiery remarks during the inauguration of the media and publicity sub-committee for the party’s upcoming national convention, scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State on November 15. “Staying back to fight is what makes a man or woman. It’s an act of cowardice to leave because of one man or woman,” he declared to party faithful. Defections Shaking PDP Ahead of National…
At a gathering filled with hope, music, and political fire, Senate President Godswill Akpabio told young Nigerians not to lose faith in the country even in the face of hardship. He charged them to become active players in the rebuilding of Nigeria, saying change begins with small acts of kindness and personal responsibility. The event, tagged “An Uncommon Evening with the Senate President,” held at the APC Youth House, Abuja, brought together vibrant youth leaders, stakeholders, and party loyalists under one roof. It was organised by APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel. Akpabio, while addressing the crowd, admitted that the…
Former foreign affairs minister, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has raised alarm over claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, warning that such accusations could trigger serious international consequences, including travel bans and visa restrictions for Nigerians. This comes amid growing noise from top U.S. political figures and commentators accusing Nigeria of persecuting its Christian population – a claim Akinyemi strongly contests. US Voices Growing Concern Over Nigeria A wave of strong-worded statements and proposals is emanating from Capitol Hill in Washington. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz recently introduced a bill to “protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” Another lawmaker, Riley Moore, pushed for urgent…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has assured that the 10th National Assembly is committed to meeting the demands of Nigerians in the ongoing constitutional amendment process. Delivery his address at the Retreat of the the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review in Enugu on Friday, Kalu who is the chairman of the panel said that Nigerians want a more functional Constitution that will empower the local governments to deliver services, streamline electoral justice, strengthen fiscal federalism, guarantee women’s full participation in governance, and enhance accountability at all levels. He emphasized…
By Elder Abraham Amah On Friday, October 3, 2025, Abia State was filled with anticipation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was scheduled to visit on the invitation of Governor Alex Otti to commission what the state government had described as landmark projects. The invitation was not just ceremonial; it was meant to serve as a symbolic endorsement of a government eager to display its achievements, and a federal administration willing to celebrate the results of its bold economic reforms. It was an opportunity for both leaders to showcase the dividends of a historic fiscal shift—particularly the removal of the controversial fuel…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for approving the establishment of Police Detective College in Bende, Abia State. The appreciation followed the signing into law of the bill to provide a legal framework to regularize the existing police training institutions and for the establishment of new ones sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Mallam- Madori in the Senate. Kalu who lamented that Abia does not have one lobbied extensively for the State to be included in the list…
Nigeria’s biggest refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has dismissed claims that it imported petrol with dangerous levels of sulphur into the country. In a strongly-worded statement issued on Friday, the refinery said it has never imported finished Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol; with high sulphur content. The company described the reports as “false, malicious, and misleading,” and clarified that the shipment being referenced is actually an intermediate feedstock, not petrol ready for consumption. Intermediate feedstock is a type of semi-processed fuel used in refineries as a raw material for producing finished products like petrol or diesel. According…