Author: Candid Reporters

The Leadership and members of the Abia Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) have congratulated one of its members, Chief Uche Aguoru, on his election as the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Association, Comrade Loveday Chidi, OMPAN expressed confidence in Chief Aguoru’s capacity to effectively project the image and ideals of his party, noting that excellence and professionalism remain core principles of the Association. “On behalf of the State Chairman and the entire membership of OMPAN, we extend our warm…

When registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) opened nationwide, many Nigerian families once again faced the financial demands that often accompany the pursuit of higher education. In Bende Federal Constituency, however, what could have been a season of uncertainty became a moment of renewed hope. In a significant demonstration of educational support, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa facilitated the free registration of numerous prospective candidates for the 2026 UTME. The initiative, carried out through the Dogo Foundation — a non-governmental organization dedicated to community development and human capital advancement — removed a major financial barrier for many households…

The Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, MBA (Dogo Bende), has called on the good people of Bende Federal Constituency and all Abians to remain resolute in their support for the administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, as the state steps into the new month of March. In his New Month message, Hon. Chinasa described March as a month of renewed strength, consolidation, and forward movement for Abia State. He noted that the transformational strides being witnessed across critical sectors of the state are the direct result of purposeful leadership, fiscal discipline,…

The Abia All progrsive Congress has described the the question asked by a journalist on Friday during the monthly media parley as an unfortunate altercation. The Abia cacus of of the APC holds that the journalist was verbally attacked for asking questions bordering on verifiable data. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that the journalist, Chika Nwabueze during the monthly media parley held on Friday at the government house asked governor Otti to provide veritable fact of data proving his administrative economic impact on Abians. The governor on his part while answering questions, asked the journalist to assess the situation as a professional…

Former Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has felicitated with the former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, PhD, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement personally signed by the former lawmaker, Chukwu extolled the exceptional qualities of the former Deputy Governor, describing him as an astute administrator, a loyal deputy governor, an accomplished politician, and a devoted family man. He noted that Sir Ude Oko Chukwu’s contributions to governance and public service in Abia State remain commendable and worthy of recognition. While wishing him a memorable and fulfilling…

By Kabowei Akamande (Port Harcourt) UNDERSTANDING RESOURCE STRUGGLE. Any group abundantly endowed by their Creator with natural resources is target for annihilation from its less endowed neighbours. The attack could take different forms but the overall objective, namely, resource capture and appropriation, remains constant. Anywhere natural resources abound; deception, religion, racist laws, blackmail and outright violence are imported to subdue the rightful owners for the benefit of outsiders. In the past five hundred years resource-rich Ijaws have endured unprovoked attacks from local and foreign aggressors. It came to a point where, for sheer survival, Ijaw City States organized themselves under…

The Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State, Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has paid a solemn condolence visit to Hon. Nnamdi Chinedu Ibekwe, following the passing of his beloved wife. Hon. Ibekwe, who represents Bende North State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, received Chinasa’s visit on Tuesday, February 17. Chinasa expressed his profound sorrow over the loss, describing it as a painful moment for the family and the entire community. In a statement, Chinasa said, “The true measure of life is not in its length but in its impact. The late Mrs. Ibekwe lived meaningfully, built a…

In a poignant display of compassion and people-centered leadership, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State Liaison Office Abuja, has marked the birthday of Governor Alex Otti with a humanitarian outreach to patients in Umuahia. Chinasa paid the medical bills of several indigent patients at Mother Mary Hospital and the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, including Mrs. Esther Chinedum, who was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and Mrs. Nnenna Thomas, who had undergone surgery for an enlarged appendix. “This gesture is a deliberate tribute to Governor Otti, whose leadership prioritizes alleviating the burdens of Ndi Abia,” Chinasa said. “There…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, FCA, CON, former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, has described the simultaneous commencement of the Lenten season by Christians and the holy month of Ramadan by the Muslim Ummah as a deeply significant and spiritually symbolic moment for Nigeria. According to Dr. Ogah, the convergence of these two sacred seasons presents a rare and powerful opportunity for collective reflection, strengthened national unity, and renewed commitment to the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. He noted that both Lent and Ramadan are solemn periods marked by fasting, prayer, repentance, and charity…

Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Tuesday walked out of the Green Chamber in protest against the new clause in the Electoral Act adopted by the lower chamber of the National Assembly. The opposition lawmakers, led by Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, rejected the new clause, describing it as anti-people. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, agreed to provide for both real-time electronic transmission and manual transmission of election results. This followed a fierce debate on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2025 ahead of the 2027 elections. This, however, did not sit well with the opposition lawmakers who accused the ruling All…