Author: Candid Reporters

Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel. “This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.

Warmest Easter greetings to the good people of Bende in particular and Nde Abia as a whole. As we celebrate the triumph of life over death, I’d like to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support to Governor Alex Otti’s administration. As the government continues to serve the people through delivery of impactful democracy dividends, I urge you to reciprocate the gesture by making optimal use of the projects brought to our communities. Let’s work together to ensure their sustainability and maximize their impact. May this Easter season bring joy, peace, and hope to our great state. May the…

Abia State Honoured For Tourism Drive As Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa Represents Governor Alex Otti At Nigeria Entertainment And Economic Roundtable The second edition of the Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable (NEER) held recently in Abuja brought together stakeholders from across Nigeria’s cultural, tourism, and entertainment sectors under the theme: “Culture and Tourism: Unlocking Possibilities and Locating Pathways to Rapid Economic Diversification.” At the prestigious event, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, was honoured with an Award of Recognition for Exceptional Dedication to Promoting Tourism and Cultural Development in the state. The Governor was ably represented by Hon. Iheanyi Frank…

In the last few days, a former Commisisoner for Information in Abia State, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has intentionally embarked on a vicious voyage of disinformation geared towards distorting the facts surrounding the on-going massive road projects being carried out by the Alex Otti government in Abia State. Unfortunately, he drives his false narratives and bitter tantrums against the Governor with insults, anger and desperation to blackmail him and erode his personality. He believes that by applying that strategy, we would be forced to respond and make him relevant. Well, we only respond to expose his tomfoolery and ignominy, so…

Alabi Quadri, the teenager who went viral in the buildup to the 2023 presidential election has been freed by the magistrate court in Apapa, Lagos Quadri’s photograph of appearance before Peter Obi’s campaign motorcade had gained traction online at the time. The post had caught the attention of many Nigerians, including Obi and Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer. On Thursday, Adetola Olorunfemi, the magistrate, ordered the release of Quadri following legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP had averred that there is no evidence to substantiate the armed robbery allegation against the minor. In a…

The Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group has held a protest in Port Harcourt against the suspension of Siminalayi Fubara as governor. The demonstration held on Wednesday, with the women chanting slogans and demanding an end to what they perceive as an “unconstitutional state of affairs” in Rivers. The women were clad in red attire and holding placards bearing inscriptions like ‘Rivers state economy suffer under Ibas’, ‘NBA have conscience’, ‘Bring Back Fubara’, and ‘We are gagged’. In a statement signed by Nancy Nwankwo and Vivian Ige-Elenwo, the group accused Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s sole administrator, of deepening the political divide…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday rejected an out-of-court settlement proposed by legal luminary Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), counsel for Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Agbakoba had suggested a resolution in the case by Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan against Akpabio. He also urged her to substantiate her allegations. But the Kogi Central Senator rejected the idea, insisting that Akpabio should subject himself to an investigation. Asked if she would accept to settle with Akpabio, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan told The Nation: “Out-of-court settlement? To settle how? Who? What about how I felt? I don’t know how to explain it. “To me, am not looking for an…

Abbas Tajudeen , the Speaker of the House of Representatives has officially launched a 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee saddled with the responsible of  supervising the administration of  Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), Rivers State Sole Administrator,  amid the ongoing State of Emergency in the state.. The move was made on Tuesday as it was described as an initiative to underscores the National Assembly’s dedication to upholding constitutional governance, ensuring transparency, and fostering national unity. The committee is led by House Leader Rep. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, with Rep. Ali Isa J.C. serving as Deputy Chairman. The committee comprises various members, including : Hon.…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says he was blocked from visiting Benue by the state government. In a statement on Monday, Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, said he could not guarantee the safety of any individual or group visiting the state without approval from relevant authorities. Speaking about the development, Obi, who intended to visit both Plateau and Benue states to support the internally displaced persons (IDPs), expressed his frustration over the situation. Obi said he had scheduled his visit to Plateau on Sunday, April 13, and Benue on Monday, April 14, noting…

Some women in Port Harcourt have taken to the streets staging a solidarity walk for the emergency rule in Rivers state. The women are all dressed in white, and holding placards with inscriptions like ‘prosecute the bombers of Rivers assembly, ‘state of emergency is constitutional’. The women are moving across major routes in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, while belting solidarity tunes and slogans. They were led by a former Commissioner for Social Welfare in Rivers, Ifeyinwa Aguma, who is an ally of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The protesters threw their weight behind Ibok-Ette Ibas, who…