Author: Candid Reporters

The Senate has passed a Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a major step in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising the country’s policing structure to address worsening insecurity. The passage followed a rigorous clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and came after more than two-thirds of senators voted in support through a manual voting process conducted on the floor of the chamber. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday announced the passage of the legislation after lawmakers overwhelmingly backed the proposal during plenary. The upper chamber approved the bill after considering the report of the Senate Committee on…

The Abia State government has stated that all motorcycles previously impounded over the ban on operations in unapproved areas may be reclaimed free of charge after forty-eight (48) hours, subject to verification and documentation requirements. The Abia government also gave more clarity on the recent ban on motorcycle operations popularly known as Okada in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia metropolis. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that Governor Alex Otti on Sunday approved the ban for public safety. The latest development was made public in a press release made available on Tuesday. The Abia government appealed to residents, transport operators, community leaders, and members…

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). The court ordered that Sowore will be at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Mohammed Umar, the presiding judge, made the order on Monday after dismissing an application by Sowore seeking the judge’s recusal from the case on grounds of alleged bias. The judge subsequently adjourned hearing on the motion for stay of execution, as filed by Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, Sowore’s new counsel, to June 24. In a brief ruling,…

Forty two South African nationals have been deported from Ireland back to Johannesburg. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, the deportees were reported to be living in Ireland illegally, they arrived in a chartered flight on Friday. Two of the individuals included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. The deportees included nine men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, addressed the situation, noting…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned in a televised statement after coming under mounting pressure from his own Labour Party. It follows the decisive by-election win by his rival, Andy Burnham, to claim a parliamentary seat in North West England. Polls say the 63-year-old Labour Party leader and former lawyer is deeply unpopular with voters after a series of policy missteps and scandals. In 2024, Starmer won the biggest parliamentary majority for Labour since 1997 after 14 years of ‌Conservative-led government.

The Abia State Government has announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operation within Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia metropolis. The latest ban was made public in a press release on Saturday made available to newsmen. Read full press statement below 👇 The Abia State Government wishes to inf⁠orm the genera‍l public that His Excelle‍ncy,‍ Governor Al‍ex Chioma Ott‌i, OFR, has a‌pproved‌ the prohibition of commer⁠cia‌l motorcycle operations, popularly kno‌wn⁠ as “Okada‌,” within the metropolitan areas of Umu‍ahi⁠a, Aba, and Ohafia. The ban shall take effect‌ from Mo‍nday, J‌une 22, 20‌26.⁠This po‍licy forms par⁠t of the G‍overnment’s ongoing efforts to strengthen secur‍ity,…

The City Boy Movement, Abia State Chapter, warmly welcomes the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team to Abia State as part of their nationwide tour aimed at showcasing and assessing the impact of projects and policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This visit further demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and keeping Nigerians informed about the progress being made through the Renewed Hope Agenda across various sectors of the economy. We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold leadership and unwavering commitment to national development through strategic investments in infrastructure, housing,…

The Director of the City Boy Movement in Abia State, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), joined the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Idris Aregbe, alongside other distinguished guests, at the recently concluded Freedom Cup Friendly Match held in Lagos. The event, organized as part of activities marking the 250th Anniversary of American Independence, brought together Team USA and Team Lagos in a symbolic football encounter that celebrated friendship, cultural exchange, and the enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United States. Speaking on the significance of the event, Hon. Idris Aregbe expressed…

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State Chapter, has congratulated the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, who also serves as the Patron of the Association, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message endorsed by the Chairman of the Association, Comrade Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr, OMPAN described Hon. Ogah as an outstanding legislator, grassroots politician, and philanthropist whose commitment to the welfare of his constituents and the development of Abia State has continued to earn him admiration across political and social divides. The Association noted that…

HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY MESSAGE On this special occasion of Democracy Day, I extend my warmest greetings to the good people of Abia State and Nigerians across the country. Today, we celebrate the resilience of our democratic journey, the sacrifices of our heroes, and the enduring power of the people’s voice in shaping our nation’s future. Democracy remains our strongest tool for fostering unity, justice, development, and good governance. As we commemorate this important day, I commend the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in advancing his Renewed Hope Agenda and working towards economic reforms, national development, and a stronger…