Author: Candid Reporters

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has set aside the final forfeiture order on several properties and assets linked to Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and directed a retrial of the case. In a ruling delivered on 9 April 2025, a two-member majority of the three-man appellate panel found that the Federal High Court in Lagos erred in permanently forfeiting the properties to the federal government without adequately evaluating the evidence before it. Justice Abdulazeez Anka, who delivered the lead judgment, stated that Emefiele had sufficiently demonstrated that his known and legitimate earnings throughout…

Lagos is coming to Abia!!! Big things are happening in Umuahia this June! Two powerful radio stations Don FM 103.7 and Ikoro FM 93.3 are launching on Friday, June 27th, at Umuawa Alaocha in Abia State. Hosted by Chairman of Don Media Group; Mayor Lucky Igbokwe aka Don Lulu, the day will feature cultural displays, community tributes, and performances by Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Zlatan, Zoro, Jeriq and Sabinus all expertly guided by the comedic hosting of Funnybone. It’s also Don Lulu’s birthday, a double the celebration! The former Abia State Governorship aspirant and philanthropist…

Sam Onuigbo, member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for signing into law three higher education bills for the South East. Onuigbo a former two-term member of the House of Representatives, represented Ikwuano Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the Eight and Ninth National Assembly,extolled the President and Deputy Speaker for the momentous event, noting that by that singular legislative action, the two leaders have expanded access to tertiary institutions for young people in the zone. President Tinubu…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has cautioned citizens against resorting to self-defence in the face of increasing attacks, stressing that untrained individuals confronting armed assailants will only worsen the crisis. He advocated for community policing as a more strategic and sustainable solution to insecurity. Speaking on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, Alia said: “Let me begin with my concerns. You need to be trained to understand the dynamics of fighting guerrilla warfare. The Constitution permits all of us to defend ourselves, but to what extent?” He urged residents not to take up arms hastily,…

The Senate has expressed frustration over the continued loss of lives in Benue State, declaring that it is time for action as Nigerians are tired of condolence visits after recurrent attacks in the state and across other parts of the country. This is just as the upper chamber disclosed that a delegation of senators will join President Bola Tinubu and other officials from the Executive arm on a state visit to Benue State today, Tuesday, June 17, to commiserate with victims of the latest round of killings. Speaking at a briefing of journalists at the National Assembly on Monday, June…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law two bills sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, establishing Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State into law. The President equally signed into law a bill for the act to establish a Federal University Okigwe, Imo State. Whereas Kalu sponsored the two bills for the establishment of Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item Bende, Abia State, he lobbied for the…

It was a day of celebration, hope, and impact as Her Excellency, the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, led the commissioning of multiple legacy projects in Isiala Ngwa Federal Constituency. The event was held to mark the second anniversary of the inauguration of Hon. Sir Ginger O. Onwusibe into the 10th National Assembly. The ceremony, which attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders, became a major highlight in the journey of people-focused governance in Abia State, as Her Excellency gracefully commissioned key development projects executed by the federal lawmaker. Speaking during the commissioning,…

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government has made offers to buy back the moribund Star Paper Mill, Aba and revive the industry. Governor Alex Otti announced this on Thursday, 12 June at a grand civic reception organised in his honour by the Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) held at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. He noted how the once bubbling industry closed down and was bought over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) “I grew up here (Aba), I was born here, I knew how important Star Paper Mill was not just to Aba, not…

June 12 stands as more than just a date on the calendar — it is a powerful emblem of Nigeria’s enduring struggle for true Democracy. It recalls that Historic day in 1993 when Nigerians transcended ethnic, religious, and regional lines to VOTE in what remains the freest and fairest election in the Country’s HISTORY. The presumed winner, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, became a beacon of Hope for a united and progressive Nigeria. Though his mandate was tragically annulled, the democratic Spirit it awakened proved unstoppable, eventually ushering in civilian rule in 1999. Recognizing June 12 as Democracy Day is therefore not…

Air peace management has debunked claims of extortion by former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomole. The airline management said it didn’t sell tickets after the closure of check-in on that flight. The statement by Air Peace came after Oshiomole, who accused the airline of extorting passengers, said he joined other travellers to protest against the act. Air Peace, on Thursday, urged the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, to release the closed-circuit television, CCTV, coverage starting from the time , entered the airport. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to the deliberate falsehood being peddled by Senator…