Author: Candid Reporters

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has released a statement on the demise of Maurice Ogbonna, Cross River state commander found dead in hotel room. The commander was found dead on Thursday, in a hotel room in Calabar, as his colleagues arrived to pick him up for an assignment. In a statement released on Friday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said Ogbonna’s death was brought to the attention of Buba Marwa, the agency’s chairman, in Maiduguri, Borno state, where he was attending a retreat organised by the ministry of justice for heads of agencies. Babafemi said the late commander was recently…

The Abia State Correspondent of Vanguard Newspapers, Deacon Steve Oko, has emerged the Chairman of Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State. He was elected unopposed during a triennial conference of the chapel held Friday at the chapel office located at #1 Ojike/Bende Road opposite Umuahia North Local Government headquarters. Others members of the new chapel executive were Comrade Henrietta Ashikodi of the Statesman Newspapers; and Comrade Imo Thomas of the Standard Times who was elected the Treasurer. Swearing in the new chapel executive, the NUJ Chairman, Abia State, Comrade Chidi Asonye, charged the members to…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, of Rivers State is scheduled to address residents of the state on Friday in a statewide broadcast. Governor Fubara disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The governor thanked the residents and supporters for the show of love since Thursday. He said the support reflected the bond between the people and the state government. In his words: ”We are going to the state by 6 p.m., I’m really humbled by what I saw at the airport. That reception really humbled me. It showed love, and solidarity,” the governor said”.…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, has arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa. The governor’s aircraft touched down at about 11:55am on Friday. Supporters of the governor were on the ground to welcome him. Fubara had yet to resume from his government house office hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the emergency rule imposed on the state. On Thursday, the Rivers house of assembly reconvened, with hundreds of Fubara’s supporters who had besieged the government house in anticipation of his resumption, waiting in vain. Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, had been serving a six-month suspension since Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the…

On behalf of Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah (CON) and the entire ABIA REJOICE family, we joyfully celebrate a trailblazer, a passionate entrepreneur, and a distinguished son of Abia — Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso (Ofuji). Ofuji, your journey continues to inspire hope, courage, and determination in countless lives, and today we honor not just your BIRTHDAY, but the remarkable impact you have made in Business, Philanthropy, and Leadership. As you mark this new chapter of your Life, may you be endowed with greater wisdom, strength, and opportunities to expand your vision for humanity. We pray that your light shines brighter, your…

The Department of State Services has filed a five-count charge against former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, alongside social media platforms X Corp and Meta Incorporation, over posts critical of President Bola Tinubu. The suit dated 16th September,2025, was lodged at the Federal High Court in Abuja after Sowore allegedly refused to delete certain posts about the President. The charges were brought on behalf of the DSS and the Federal Government by M.B. Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, alongside four other counsel to the DSS –M.E. Ernest, U.B. Bulla, Dr. C.S. Eze, and E.G. Orubor.…

The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious self acclaimed commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Okorienta was captured by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade in a joint operation with sister security agencies at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. According to the military, the operation led to the recovery of a cache of arms and items, including one English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO,…

Hon. Anderson Kelechi Akaliro, member representing Umuahia North State in the Abia State House of Assembly has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Labour Party (LP)stating that Governor Otti made it difficult for him to criticize as an opposition party member. Hon. Anderson announced his defection on Tuesday in Umuahia, Abia state. Stating the reason for his defection, Hon. Anderson said he decided to dump the APC join Governor Alex Otti to develop Abia, judging from the impact the governor has made in the state. Hon. Anderson stated that it was obvious that Governor Otti came prepared for…

The Abuja Chief Liaison and National Assembly Liaison Officer, Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has reassured the people of Umuenyere Alayi in Bende Local Government Area of government intervention on the affected gully erosion area that recently cut off the road linking Ozara Market with Okoko Item in the state. Hon Chinasa, an illustrious son of Bende, empathized with the locals whose daily business enterprises have been affected by the menace, conveying Governor Alex Otti’s commitment to providing lasting solutions to such issues affecting the lives of Abians. In a statement, the Chief Liaison Officer sympathized with the people, assuring them…

The leadership of the Abia Development Organisation (ADO) has congratulated the Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, on his recent appointment, pledged their full support for him and the ongoing reforms of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The group, led by its President-General, Mr. Victor Ogbonnaya, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Chinasa on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Abia House, Abuja. During the visit, they described his elevation as well-deserved and expressed confidence that it would serve as a stepping stone to greater responsibilities in service to Abia…