Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Labour Party (LP) has lost one of its biggest political figures in Enugu State as Senator Kelvin Chukwu announced his move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, broke the news on Wednesday during a town hall meeting in his Amuri community, Nkanu West LGA. The senator told his constituents that the endless crisis tearing the Labour Party apart has left him with no option but to seek a more stable platform. APC Gains Strength in South-East Chukwu’s defection is a significant win for the APC in Enugu, a state traditionally dominated…
Former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has cautioned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against issuing threats that could worsen the plight of Nnamdi Kanu, their detained leader. Reacting to IPOB’s recent warning of “unimaginable consequences” should anything happen to Kanu, Onoh said such inflammatory rhetoric risks hardening the government’s stance. He described it as a setback to ongoing political efforts to secure Kanu’s release from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Sit-at-Home as Economic Sabotage Onoh strongly condemned IPOB’s weekly sit-at-home orders, which he likened to economic punishment for the very Igbo people the…
A group known as Igbo Elders Forum has appealed to Governor Alex Otti to liaise with other South East Governors to secure the release of IPOB founder, Nnamdi Kanu. The group which arrived the Abia State Government House, Umuahia, Wednesday morning, cautioned that the deteriorating health of Nnamdi Kanu should not be ignored. The Spokesperson of the group, Emeka Ezebuiro and other members of the group who addressed the press in front of Abia Government House Umuahia, said they embarked on a peaceful journey to submit their appeals to Governor Alex Otti. The group expressed surprise that Nnamdi Kanu has…
Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan trooped out in Abuja on Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of her locked office at the National Assembly. The Kogi Central lawmaker, who had been under suspension since March, was escorted from the FCT High Court to the Senate complex by her cheering supporters. She had appeared in court over a defamation case reportedly filed on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. Her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, was sealed in March following her suspension for allegedly breaching Senate rules. The action triggered heavy criticism…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said Nigeria is already reaping the benefits of its military partnership with China. Speaking at an event marking the 76th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos on Tuesday, Obasa noted that Chinese support; from training to local arms production is helping Nigeria tackle insecurity. According to him, the collaboration is not only improving Nigeria’s defense capacity but also contributing to regional stability across Africa. Strengthened Bilateral Ties Obasa recalled the recent high-level engagements between President Bola Tinubu and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as…
The National Assembly has moved forward its official resumption date, shifting plenary sessions from September 23 to October 7, 2025. The announcement was contained in a statement released in Abuja by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, on Tuesday. He explained that the new date was directed by the presiding officers of both chambers. “The resumption date of the National Assembly earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, is postponed to Tuesday, 7th October, 2025,” the notice read. Committees to Keep Working While plenary sittings are on hold, standing and ad-hoc committees of the Senate and House of…
Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, and Mali have formally announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the global tribunal of bias and neocolonial tendencies. The three French-speaking nations, now united under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), said on Monday that the court had lost credibility and failed to act on grave crimes across the world. “The ICC has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting proven war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, and crimes of aggression,” the statement signed by Mali’s military leader and AES head, Assimi Goïta, read. ICC Under Fire in Africa The…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has tackled former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over remarks suggesting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu harboured plans to extend his stay in office beyond constitutional limits. Onanuga, writing on his official X handle, dismissed El-Rufai’s claim as baseless and desperate, adding that the ex-governor was only seeking relevance after losing political ground. The row comes barely days after President Tinubu’s visit to Kaduna, where he received a massive reception from party faithful and traditional rulers. Analysts say the large turnout in the North contradicted El-Rufai’s earlier claim that…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has declared that the president represents all Nigerians, not just his political base. Speaking after Tinubu’s recent trip to Kaduna, Dare described the visit as “a resounding political validation” that broke old myths about hostility to the president in the North. “From the streets to the mosques, the connection between the people and their president was instant. Kaduna, once whispered as hostile terrain – showed love, loyalty, and warmth,” Dare said. The aide noted that Tinubu’s presence at the wedding of Senator Abdul’aziz Yari’s son brought…
Nurses and midwives at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, have embarked on an indefinite strike, leaving patients stranded and health services disrupted. The industrial action, which kicked off on Friday, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the hospital’s management. The nurses accused the government of ignoring their welfare and failing to implement the new National Minimum Wage. In a statement signed by the unit chairman, Ojewumi Olutayo, and secretary, Adedokun Foluwake, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), LAUTECH chapter, said the strike was unavoidable after years of neglect. Nurses…