Author: Candid Reporters

Two pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been suspended over allegations of homosexuality. CANDID REPORTERS gathered on Tuesday that the suspension is contained in a memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by Sunday Akande, its national overseer. The letter, addressed to the special assistant to the general overseer of administration, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations against the pastors. In the memo, the church affirmed that their doctrine does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality, citing biblical references. Akande disclosed that the accused individuals have been temporarily relieved of their responsibilities within…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned some judges over conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. They are to be probed by a panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC. The CJN also summoned the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning today. The NJC panel, led by a former Court of Appeal justice and two heads of courts, has been tasked to submit a report this week. These summons follow formal complaints submitted to the council. Also, the Chief Judge of Rivers State High Court is to appear before the NJC panel…

Asari Dokubo, former Niger Delta militant leader has claimed that President Bola Tinubu offered him pipelines contract which he turned down. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday, Dokubo, however disclosed that he rejected the offer. Dokubo gave his reason for rejecting the offer as not interested in any personal gain despite the huge amount of money spent in campaigning for Tinubu in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election. Speaking against the background of his opposition to the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta, Dokubo said his only interest is ensuring the success of the Tinubu administration. In…

Lawmakers of the Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local Government allocations, leaving the LGAs with ten Percent (10%). Addressing the press on Monday, 28th October after a closed-door meeting with the Governor which…

Professor Onyekachi Maxwell Ogulu, the vice chancellor of Abia State University has been relieved of his duty as Governor Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Professor Ndukwe Okeudo, as the new vice chancellor of the university. The former VC was relieved of his duty following reports of the Visitation Panel to the University led by Prof. Steve Okorodudu. Recall that the Abia State government set up a visitation panel to see to the activities of the university. Prof Ogbulu was appointed as the vice chancellor of the university on December 1,2021. The new administrative structure of the university was…

The police have arrested Abia lawmaker, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikechegh, over alleged assault on a Bolt driver in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Monday affirmed the arrest. The Police spokesperson explained in the statement that the Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, reported the matter to the Command. “Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted. “The FCT Police Command expresses grave concern over Hon. Ikwegh’s dismissive attitude toward the office of the Inspector General…

Earlier today, Governor Otti paid a condolence visit to his brother Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno to commiserate with him on the sudden and tragic demise of his wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. Governor Otti sympathised with Governor Umo, his family and the good people of Akwa-Ibom State and extended the sympathy of the Government and People of Abia State to the Governor for the untimely demise of the First Lady of the State. Governor Otti signed the official condolence register. He was joined by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba PhD,…

The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a letter sent to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly and jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary of NLC Abia State Chapter. The letter alleged that there’s a Bill sent to the House of Assembly by the Executive Seeking to cede 90% of Local Government Funds to the State leaving the LGAs with 10%. Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have bothered getting involved since the letter was written to the Legislative Arm of Government, however, we were taken aback by a disrespectful and baseless statement in the letter…

The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council(IPAC) has commended the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti for not interfering with the operations and activities of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission(ABSIEC) regarding the conduct of the November 2nd 2024 Local Government election. He IPAC boss in a statement made available to journalists in Umuahia on Saturday,encouraged all the Participating Political Parties to establish campaign councils Accross the Local Government Areas to enable them inform the people their plans if given the opportunity . “I congratulate all successful candidates whose names were published by ABSIEC. I urge you all…

A Former Attorney General of Abia State, Chief Solo Akuma, SAN, has berated a Former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Obinna Oriaku over his media attacks against the state government for hiring the services of an External Senior Solicitor to handle her Contractual Agreement with a Construction Company, describing Mr. Oriaku’s diatribes against the state as one driven by Ignorance. Mr. Oriaku who has been circulating the legal document on different media platforms with a mischievous intent to blackmail the Governor and falsely subject the government and the External Solicitor to public opprobrium, went further to post the document in a…