Author: Candid Reporters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has realeased a statement on the arrest of Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM. Read full statement below 👇 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Vincent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him. He refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication. The petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be…

Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday , will be released today, CANDID REPORTERS gathered. Recall that there was a protest on Monday following the arrest of VDM, sources also disclosed that he will be charged in court on Thursday. Scores of youths had on Monday, taken to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, protesting his arrest and continued detention. This came as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, activist Richard Akinnola; Afrobeat superstar, Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest, and others…

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti says his government is set to buy over the Umuahia ringed fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in order to provide steady power for the rest of the 8 LGAs not covered by the Geometric Power. Governor Alex Otti stated this on Monday, at the Geometric Power Aba, while speaking at a reception organized by the Management of Geometric Power after the commissioning and tour of Aba Power’s new 2 X 15 MVA, Ogbor Hill Sub – Station by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Governor Otti, who directed the Commissioner for Power and…

Apostle Ezechimerem Emeonye, Founder and CEO, Vision Concepts International Foundation (VCIF), a Philanthropic organization has joined other well meaning Nigerians to wish Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu Happy Birthday celebration as he clocks another year. In a felicitation message from the philanthropist based in New York USA, Apostle Emeonye wished the Deputy Speaker long life and prosperity as well as more wisdom to champion the affairs of the Igbo race. He thanked Rt. Hon. Kalu for his initiative and determination of achieving the South East Development Commission, SEDC which he described as a timely initiative. Read full statement below:…

… AFLG Warns Ikpeazu to Carry His Cross, Stop Blame Game Over 8-Year Tenure. A political advocacy group known as the Abia State Frontier Leadership Group (AFLG) has issued a stern warning to former Abia State Governor, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, PhD, over what it described as his disturbing habit of deflecting blame and dragging past governors into his unresolved controversies. In a strongly worded statement signed by its convener, Njoku Samuel Okoronkwo, and made available to the media on Monday, the group expressed dismay at what it termed the former governor’s consistent attempt to “pass the buck” whenever questions are…

Happy 54th Birthday, My Beloved Brother And Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu. I join good-spirited Nigerians and Abians in particular to extend a hearty cheers to you on this beautiful occasion of your birthday. Undoubtedly, your dedication and responsive approach to legislative concerns as the representative of the great people of Bende Federal Constituency, coupled with it’s sustenance as the deputy speaker, have been truly inspiring. It is pertinent to note that your unflinching commitment in the discharge of your responsibilities have now positioned you to achieve more for your people. Therefore, on behalf of my family and supporters,…

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Otti has called on mothers across the state to ensure that their children receive life-saving medical immunization as she also emphasized that it is a vital step to secure the future health and well-being of the next generation The Abia First Lady made the call during the flag-off ceremony of the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs), held at the Aba South Local Government Secretariat on Friday. The event was organized by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of…

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A witness who is an operative of the Department of the State Service, DSS has admitted that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness stated this at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The DSS operative code named PWAAA also informed the court that no arms of public disturbance was recovered from the lady arrested alongside Kanu. In a cross examination conducted by Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi SAN, the witness said all the items were personal properties of the…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, National Assembly Liaison Officer recently represented Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti at a diplomatic dinner hosted by the Israeli Embassy in Abuja to commemorate Israel’s 77th Independence Anniversary. The event brought together senior diplomats, political leaders, and representatives from across Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Hon. Chinasa emphasized the importance of peace for development, citing Abia State’s peaceful atmosphere under Governor Otti’s leadership. He highlighted Abia’s readiness to partner with countries worldwide to boost economic development, attract investment, and create a sustainable environment for enterprise growth. A cordial exchange between Hon. Chinasa and the Israeli…