Author: Candid Reporters

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has opposed the federal government’s proposal to regularize electricity tariffs targeted at addressing disparities in the current billing system as well as encouraging investment in the power sector. In a swift reaction, NUEE faulted the move, asserting that the plan has met significant backlash from consumers and workers of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The Head, Information and Research of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Ugboaja Joseph Emeka echoed these sentiment on Friday in Lagos He expressed frustration over the government’s lack of responsiveness to the challenges facing…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has presented 24 brand new Roxettes Utility Pick-Up Vans to the 24-House of Assembly members to aide their oversight functions. Speaking while presenting the key of the vans to the Speaker of the 8th State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti said the gesture is in fulfillment of the promise he made to the members to arm them with operational vehicles. “I promised that I was going to make available a truck for each of you for your over-sight functions.” The Governor while noting that the vans were locally produced, said…

Stakeholders and facilitators of the just concluded One-Day Sensitization Workshop on Restorative Justice in Abia state has emphasized that the sole objective of the partnering organizations is to positively permeate through the whole criminal justice system for the goal of having a paradigm shift in the justice system of Nigeria. The well attended workshop held in Umuahia, Abia State Capital on Friday was powered by the European Union and had the Prison Fellowship Nigeria, Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC) Programme, International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance(IDEA) as stakeholders and facilitators. The theme of the event was; “Fostering Justice,…

It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and committed to good governance. “Honourable Ceaser Rowland, we are glad to have you join our party…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking a major shift in the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the judgment. We will carefully evaluate the situation and determine the next steps…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that the local government election conducted in Rivers state on October 5, 2024 as invalid, illegal, null and void. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that the All Peoples Party, APP won the local government area elections in Rivers State. The apex court on Friday held that the election was invalid because all conditions precedent billed to be implemented were jettisoned by Rivers State Electoral Commission. Specifically, Justice Jamilu Tukur who delivered the lead verdict held that the council poll was conducted in gross violation of section 150 of the Electoral Act 2022. A Federal High…

Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has   debunked the allegation on Governor Otti’s moves to join the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and advised whipping up the polity with political sentiments to market Former Governor Ikpeazu. The former commissioner for Trade and Investment in Abia State, Chief John Okiyi Kalu popularly known as JOK had on Wednesday during a live political program on Flo-Fm 94.9, Umuahia, hinted that Governor Alex Otti had secrete meeting with Senator Adolphus Wabara in a move to join the PDP. In a swift response on Thursday, …

Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, on-air personality (OAP), popularly known as Nedu, has denied allegations of any involvement in drug deals and fraudulent activities in other countries. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan (VDM) disclosed that he visited the South African, Turkish, and Moroccan embassies in Abuja to submit a petition against Nedu. In the video, the social media critic alleged that the OAP has “a lot of drug and fraud friends” in the three countries. VDM also shared a purported audio recording of Nedu, wherein the media personality is heard saying “I have yahoo guys who can die for me to come…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a ₦65 reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that the reduction in the ex-depot price from ₦890 to ₦825 per litre will take effect from 27th February 2025. This marks the second price reduction of PMS in February 2025, following a previous decrease of ₦60 earlier in the month According to Dangote, the price adjustment was designed to provide essential relief to Nigerians in anticipation of the upcoming Ramadan season while supporting President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery policy by alleviating the financial burden on the Nigerian populace.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Abia Fostering Innovation Reform School Transformation (AbiaFIRST) initiative and unveiled its logo to provide intentional quality education. Speaking at the event held at International Conference centre , Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti said that AbiaFIRST is a central plan for a transformational governance initiative for the rapid socioeconomic development of the State. He said that the programme is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the State through sustained investments in education. “AbiaFIRST Transformation Educationprogramme is focused on strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the education sector in the…