Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Saturday warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others against derailing the national convention of the party scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15, 2025. In a communiqué at the end of its 7th meeting held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, the governors reaffirmed their full support for the resolutions of the 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) held in July 2025 regarding the November 15, 2025 national convention of the party. The governors urged members to resist attempts to…
The Federal Ministry of Environment on Saturday predicted possible flooding in seven states and 25 locations across Nigeria. The ministry, in its flood alert warned that heavy rainfall expected between August 23 and 24 could lead to flooding in the listed areas. The alert was signed by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Usman Bokani. He further directed residents of communities along the flood plain from Jebba to Lokoja to evacuate immediately as the River Niger’s water level continues to rise. “Due to the rise in the water level of River Niger, communities on the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed recent remarks from Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), describing them as his personal opinion. During a Channels Television interview, Baba-Ahmed had surmised that the opposition coalition under the ADC platform is “deceiving Nigerians”. He also disclosed his intention to run alongside Peter Obi in the 2027 general election. Jackie Wayas, ADC deputy national publicity secretary, said in a statement on Saturday that Baba-Ahmed’s position does not reflect the stance of the party or its coalition partners. “Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed is a respected voice who has always stood…
Governor Umo Eno has fired back at critics questioning the welfare of his Personal Assistants (PAs), declaring that none of them take home less than ₦1 million monthly. Speaking during a constituency engagement on Friday, with residents of Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, the governor dismissed widespread claims of poor remuneration as “pure mischief.” “Let me set the record straight, no PA in this administration earns less than a million naira. When some of them speak, they make it sound like a mere stipend. To me, ₦1m is not a stipend, it is serious money,” he said. Governor Eno singled out Blessed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Nigerians who lost money to the fraudulent cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), to report at its zonal directorates in Ibadan and Lagos. The Commission is currently prosecuting three suspects — Adefowoara Abiodun Olanipekun, Otorudo Avwerosuo, and Ehirim Justice Chukwuebuka, over their alleged involvement in the scheme. According to EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, CBEX lured investors with promises of unrealistic returns, leading to huge financial losses for many Nigerians. “Victims who invested through individuals linked to CBEX offices in Ibadan and Idimu, Lagos, are urged to assist ongoing investigations by…
Ibrahim Usman Ibrahim, the Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation to Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has stepped down from his position. His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and dated. In the letter, Ibrahim explained that his decision was a personal one, aimed at creating more time to concentrate on his private business engagements and other commitments outside government. While announcing his exit, Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Governor Namadi for giving him the platform to serve the state in a political capacity. He described the period as an enriching experience and pledged…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the lawmaker representing Makurdi North, Alfred Berger; his Kian state constituency counterpart, Terna Shimawua; Cyril Ekong of Obi state constituency, and James Umoru, representing Apa state constituency for six months. This, according to the House, followed an attempt to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, on Thursday night. The Majority Leader, Saater Tiseer, in a motion of urgent importance, moved for the suspension of the four lawmakers for attempting to unsettle the state assembly with what he said was a needless crisis. Following the motion, the Speaker directed the Sergeant at Arms to…
A former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, on Friday, berated the Nigeria Football Federation and Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, the ex-Inter Milan star expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect of Nigerian football heroes after their death. “It’s disheartening that you have Lagos State, you have the Nigerian Football Association. They drop the bulk on the family. I felt in my spirit that there is nothing to put your life for. That’s why I say I…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, has congratulated the Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze on his 43rd birthday tomorrow, August 22, 2025. In a statement on Thursday, the Deputy Speaker said that Eze who is also the founder and convener of New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) a remarkable online digital prayer platform has through it propagated the Gospel of Jesus Christ, touched countless lives, bringing hope, healing, and spiritual renewal to individuals worldwide. Kalu said that Pastor Eze’s dedication to spreading the gospel and empowering…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bashir Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over allegations of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a notice issued by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, the anti-graft agency urged members of the public to provide any information that could lead to Haske’s arrest. “The public is hereby notified that Abdullahi Bashir Haske, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the EFCC in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering,” the statement reads. The notice said Haske, a 38-year-old man, was last known to reside at…