Author: Candid Reporters

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has appealed for calm as some Ghanaians demand the deportation of Nigerians from their country. The minister spoke on Wednesday during a joint press briefing in Ghana. She said the viral videos had caused anxiety, necessitating her visit to the country for a firsthand assessment of the situation. “Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported,” she said. “This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped up to the situation — I would say there’s…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has pledged to continue his efforts aimed at making sports development one of his topmost priorities with a vision to makijg the state a major player in sporting activities at the continental and global stage. Governor Otti made the pledge while playing host to a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, led by its President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau earlier today. He disclosed that plans have been concluded for the upgrade of the Umuahia Township Stadium to ensure that it becomes suitable for use by Abia Warriors Football Club Umuahia and other teams, as…

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons following their victory at WAFCON. He also announced the award of the naira equivalence of $100,000 to each to the 24 players, and the naira equivalence of $50,000 to the technical team. Each player and official in the team will also be getting a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Estate in the Federal Capital Territory. The Super Falcons won Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title on Saturday.The team came from two goals down to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final at the…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has emphasized the importance of marriage as a divine institution established by God. According to Dr. Otti, marriage is a purposeful journey anchored in faith, commitment, and vision. He stated that the strength of the family constitutes a veritable foundation for a thriving society. Dr. Otti made these remarks while speaking through Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer, at the solemnization of holy matrimony between Lillian Philips and Amos Isa, son of Abia State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Danladi Isa. The ceremony took place at the…

Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Ogah expressed immense pride and joy over the team’s heroic performance, which saw Nigeria lift the WAFCON trophy once again, reaffirming their dominance in African women’s football. “This is a moment of great national pride,” Dr. Ogah said. “The Super Falcons have once again proven that Nigerian women are a beacon of strength, talent, and determination. Their commitment and courage…

The leadership and entire members of Abia Rejoice Movement happily celebrate Mrs. Ngozi Sabina Ogah, a distinguished daughter of the South-East and administrator per excellence as she turns a year older today. Mrs. Ngozi Ogah, the GLOWING GLAMOUR of our Principal Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, is a woman who has carved a niche for herself in the business world as an undeniably diligent, resourceful and result-oriented manager of human/material resources in all industries where her husband (with her cogent support) has soared to the pinnacles of success. Even the book of all books, the holy Bible (in Psalm 90:12) did…

A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Public and Civil Servants from Patronising Private Schools and Health Care Services and for Related Matters (HB 2487), has passed first reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, if passed into law, will stop political office holders and public servants from using private hospitals and schools. The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Amobi Ogah, who sponsored the bill, said it was part of efforts to revive confidence in the country’s public institutions. The bill titled ‘A Bill for an Act to Prohibit Public and Civil Servants from Patronising Private…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has been described as a star performer by the National Leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP). The NUP leadership made the declaration during an official visit to the Governor over some unresolved issues of gratuity arrears incurred by previous governments in the state. Speaking on behalf of the National Excutive Delegation, the NUP President, Comrade Godwin Abumuisi regreted the action of the State Leadership that caused the present misunderstanding, and pleaded with the Governor for forgiveness and consider revisiting the issue. The NUP President said that whatever…

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party is free to fly the party’s flag in the 2027 presidential election with or without him as a running mate. Baba-Ahmed stated this when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday. “They are two key individuals that I have tremendous respect for; one is Peter Obi. I welcome him openly. “The Labour Party welcomes him to still come and retain the Labour Party ticket and contest in 2027 with or without me.…

The Labour Party in Edo state has dismissed claims by Governor, Monday Okpebholo, that Obi’s recent visit to the state caused unrest that led to the death of three persons. In a telephone interview on Wednesday, the Labour Party Chairman in the state, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi, dismissed the governor’s claim, stating that any violence or death recently recorded in the state should be attributed to the “court war” going on in Edo. According to him, there was no record of any violence or stampede when the party’s former presidential candidate visited. “I’m not aware of any incident of people dying…