Author: Candid Reporters

I threw a challenge at former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s Spokesman, Onyebuchi Ememanka yesterday over the Boys Technical College Aba and other schools being reconstructed by the Alex Otti led-government, which he falsely claimed are being reconstructed by the World Bank. The first time I shared the pictures of the ongoing reconstruction work at BTC, Afara Technical and others, was after Ememanka challenged me to show any pictures of such reconstruction following a post i made concerning the activities of the government in the education sector. Immediately I showed pictures, he turned around to claim that those schools were being done…

Senator Ned Nwoko, lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko in a letter on Friday addressed to the Chairman of PDP Ward 8, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nwoko formally announced his resignation and attributed his departure to deep divisions and factionalization within the PDP, Nwoko described the situation as irreconcilable and detrimental to governance. ‘I write to formally resign my membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a party I have proudly served as a foundation member since 1999,” the letter…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has directed the immediate retirement of all senior police officers who have exceeded 35 years of service or are over 60. This directive comes amid debates surrounding the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who recently turned 60. However, the Nigeria Police Force and the Attorney General of the Federation have maintained that Egbetokun’s continued stay in office is legally justified. In a statement issued on Friday, PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, revealed that the commission reviewed its 2017 policy, which previously allowed officers to use their enlistment date instead of their initial appointment date. The PSC has…

A driver of a private vehicle “recklessly ran into troops” during its Bi-Annual Route March near Myhoung Barracks in Yaba, Lagos State, on Friday killing one soldier. The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has said that others sustaining various degrees of injuries, according to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni. He said that the deceased has been deposited in the mortuary while the injured are currently receiving medical care at 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba, Lagos. Lieutenant Colonel Ayeni said that the 81 Division Military Police…

Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerian celebrities to stop bringing their private lives to public attention. Charly Boy gave the advice while reacting to the marriage breakup of Nigerian iconic singer, 2baba and his wife, Annie Idibia. In an interview with TVC on Friday, the septuagenarian said he feels sorry for the couple, but keeping their marital crisis away from the public is essential. Charly Boy said the public would not be aware if he decided to divorce his wife. He said, “I feel sorry for the couple [2Face and Annie Idibia]. It’s unfortunate. But my advice would…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has distance himself from the directive circulating on social media stating special preference for 5,666 teachers who were disengaged in 2020 by the administration of former governor Okezie Ikpeazu. The Governor recently ordered the recruitment of over 2000 teachers into the Abia State Public Schools and statements circulated on social media calling on those disengaged by previous administration to apply citing special preference. Governor Otti said he is not aware of such special preference for the disengaged teachers but if they are qualified, they can apply based on the given criteria given by the…

President Donald Trump of the United States of America has sent warning to Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) against the plot to boycott the US Dollar. In a statement issued via his Truth Social media platform, Trump threatened that if the BRICS countries declared goodbye to the US Dollar and adopted another currency, they should expect 100 per cent tariffs from the US.# Trump also warned that the BRICS countries would have to forfeit selling into the US economy if they succeeded in adopting another currency other than the Dollar. He wrote: “The idea that the BRICS Countries…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reiterated that his administration will not revisit the memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and demands of some prisoners in the state which he described as dishonest pensioners. Governor Otti maintained his position on the pension saga in the state during the monthly media parley held at government house in Umuahia on Thursday. Governor Otti said he cannot deal with the complaining pensioners because they started on a dishonest ground. In his words; “Once you start from a dishonest point of view, I cannot deal with you. “They are very dishonest, the pensioners themselves are…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State Liaison Officer at the National Assembly, represented Governor Alex Otti at the launch of “100 Years of Political Parties Evolution in Nigeria” in Abuja. The book, published by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), analyzes Nigeria’s political evolution from 1923 to 2023. The publication serves as a valuable resource for political actors, historians, and policymakers in understanding Nigeria’s political trajectory and finding sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges Speaking at the event, Hon. Chinasa commended IPAC’s commitment to fostering political stability through research and intellectual discourse. He reiterated Governor Otti’s dedication to democratic values, good governance,…

On behalf of my family, friends and supporters, I wish to heartily extend a warm birthday wishes to a brother and our pioneer board chairman designate of South East Development Commission (SEDC) on the occasion of his birthday. Nwadiala, indeed, your track record, tremendous career, and expertise is one that constantly illuminates and stands you out at all times. You a progressive. Therefore, on this beautiful occasion of your 60th birthday celebration, I happily and heartily wish you God’s sufficient blessings. May God’s grace, peace, love and protection, rest upon you and may your days be filled with laughter. Happy…