Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
The Principal Special Assistant to the state governor on Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Disease Control to Benue State Governor, Dr Aondoaka Asambe has stated that the state government would soon conduct livestock census in the state. Asambe disclosed this on Monday in Makurdi after assessing the abattoir livestock market. He said this would help to put an end to incessant farmers/herders clashes and other forms of criminality across the state. He expressed the desire of the governor to turn around the fortunes of the livestock industry in the state. According to him, all livestock establishments in the state would…
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt .-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 30 October in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had on 1 November handed him the insignia of office in an unusual ceremony, in line with the Armed Forces Act. The symbolic lowering and hoisting of the command flag,…
In a swift response to the circulating fake list of ambassadorial nominees on social media, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a press release urging the public to disregard the list making the rounds as a pointer to fresh appointments of ambassadors. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who spoke to newsmen earlier yesterday, emphasized that no such appointments have been made, and the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the President. The fake list, which has been making the rounds on social media platforms, has recently caused confusion and speculation among Nigerians. However, the Ministry of Foreign…
Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail in the amount of N50 million following a defamation petition filed against him by Chief Afe Babalola, SAN. In a post shared by Omoyele Sowore on Monday, it was noted that Mr Farotimi was also required to provide a surety of equal value with owned landed property. The case, initially adjourned until January 29, 2025, is now scheduled to continue on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 The farcical trial of citizen Dele Farotimi continues tomorrow at the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti regarding a non-existent offence in Ekiti’s laws. We have urged the…
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has secured a seat in parliament, representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. Dumelo, running on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won the 2024 Ghana general elections, held on Saturday by garnering 40,561 votes. He defeated incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 27,377 votes. This triumph follows his narrow defeat to Alhassan in the 2020 elections. Dumelo, now 40 years old, expressed deep gratitude to his supporters and promised to deliver on his campaign pledges. “The people of Ghana have been calling for change, and they’ve shown that if…
Cole Palmer has rewritten Premier League history, becoming the most reliable penalty-taker in the competition’s history. In Chelsea’s thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Palmer coolly converted two penalties, taking his perfect record to 12 penalties scored from 12 attempts. This feat surpasses the legendary Yaya Toure, who scored all 11 penalties he took for Manchester City during his illustrious career. Palmer, reflecting on his achievement, said, “It’s a privilege to contribute to this team, and to break a record held by someone like Yaya Toure is surreal. But for me, it’s about staying focused and doing my job for…
An atmosphere of conviviality as the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, joins Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Prince Arthur Eze, and others at the End-of-Year Dinner of Akuluno United Brothers Association in Abuja.
Former Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Chikwendu Kanu has congratulated all appointees and nominees of South East Development Commission (SEDC). In the congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, Rt. Hon. Chikwendu also thanked President Tinubu for his determination to see to the development of the South East region through his approval of SEDC. Rt. Hon. Chikwendu expressed satisfaction on the capacity of all appointees to deliver massively on their assignments as he also urged them to make the South East region proud of their appointments. “I thank President Tinubu for approving SEDC and the recent…
A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity. He spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on Zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.” The conversation which was aired by some private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, focussed on Obasanjo’s legacies in government and his assessment of today’s Nigeria.…
The struggle for proper attention to be given to the People of South-East of Nigeria who were engaged in a 4-year fratricidal war with the Nigerian Government, 1966-70, by the Federal Government of Nigeria was a very long one. Not minding that the Nigerian Federal Government, under General Yakubu Gowon as Military Head of State, had, at the end of the war, popularly referred to as Nigeria/Biafra War, on January 15, 1970, pronounced a supposedly 3 Rs; Reconciliation, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction, that promise only ended up as an illusion. Except the Government of President Shehu Shagari, 1979-83, that had a…