Author: Candid Reporters

BY KABOWEI AKAMANDE Background On Thursday 27th August 2026, the Ijaw nation gathered in Ijaw House at Ijaw Political Capital of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The gathering was recorded as “Conference of Sustaining the Vision and Izon Development Agenda of High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo) for Future Generations, Organised by Save the Niger Delta Group.” Below is excerpt of my paper, titled, “Loyal Populace is the Best Security: 2022-2026 Scorecard of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL;” presented at the conference as Guest Speaker: PHOTO: President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Protocol Let me start by respectfully recognizing the presence of our…

Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and co-ordinating minister of the economy, has been directed by President Bola Tinubu to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of federal government systems. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said in a statement on Friday that the audit will include a review of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), federal government agencies, and their administration and internal controls. President Bola Tinubu has directed Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and co-ordinating minister of the economy, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of federal government systems. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said in a…

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election, says he has evidence that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. The former vice-president made the claim in an interview with the BBC while explaining why he believes he is qualified to contest the presidency. “I have a president who is 90 years old now, and who is sick. I am healthy; I am strong. So why would I not make my services available to my fellow countrymen?” Atiku asked. “I have evidence that he is [90], and I will present it in court.” Speaking about his…

Abia state government has recorded over 36,000 surge in applicants for the recruitment of 4,000 new teachers in a fresh application for the second cohort of application in the ministry of Basic and Secondary School Educational in the state. In an interactive section on Thursday with Hon. Elder Goodluck Chinedu Ubochi, Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in the state, clarified that the state government saw the need for another round of application to fill up needed areas. According to Hon. Ubochi, there was a need to have a second round of cohort of teachers as directed by…

The Biafra nation crusader, Simon Ekpa, has approached a Finnish court to appeal his terrorism conviction and sentence. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that the Finnish prosecutor handling his case is, however, demanding a longer prison sentence, arguing that the six-year jail term is not enough for terrorism charges. The Finnish court of appeal is set to hear the appeal in the next three weeks. In November 2024, Ekpa was arrested by law enforcement in Finland. He was later charged to court for inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. In September 2025, the Päijät-Häme district court in Finland sentenced Ekpa…

The family of late Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, mni, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formerly announced the demise of their father and brother. Recalled that CANDID REPORTERS report the demise on Thursday. Read family statement 👇 “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Mark Ugboaja Family announces the passing of our beloved brother, father, and uncle, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, mni, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). “He passed away on August 22, 2026. “We mourn the loss of a devoted father, a loving brother, a cherished uncle, a committed labour leader, and a…

Emmanuel Ugboaja, Nigeria Labour Congress NLC General Secretary is dead. The development was disclosed in a letter from the late General Secretary’s family to members of the NLC National Executive Council, NEC. The letter was made public by NLC President, Joe Ajaero,

SDM intelligent report revealed that no fewer than 1,142 people were reported dead across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, and a total of N7.8 billion in ransom paid. According to the report released on Thursday, titled ‘The capture of the kidnap economy,’ the country recorded no fewer than 7,825 abductions with 895 civilians killed across all incidents stated. This figure, according to the report, It noted that during this timeframe, the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad faction of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group collected 90% of this ransom. “Nigeria’s kidnap industry has undergone…

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football. The latest debacle was the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup for the first time. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that the board had been badgered by security agents, as it came under scrutiny over the (mis)management of funds released by the Federal Government for the national football teams. The Department of State Services, DSS, joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over the…

The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, to substantiate a claim he made during a speech at the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, conference in Port Harcourt. VeryDarkMan on Tuesday served as a panelist at the 66th Annual General Conference of the NBA, where he made allegations against officers of the NPF. He alleged that police officers manning checkpoints along major highways in the country relay information to kidnappers and bandits regarding the identities and movements of travellers. According to the activist, the actions of the officers have been facilitating abductions for…