Author: Candid Reporters

The Electricity Workers on Tuesday celebrated in grand style the 60th birthday of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Ajaero who also doubles as the General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) was celebrated in a blissful atmosphere at the headquarters of the union, located in Lagos. The President of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Adebiyi Opeyemi Adeyeye, led Labour leaders and Secretariat staff to celebrate their leader and thanked God for his infinite mercies upon his life. Comrade Adebiyi poured encomium on the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero…

I am delighted to congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Alex Otti, the Government and people of Abia state on the historic ground-breaking ceremony for the proposed Abia Airport project located in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State . This landmark project marks a significant milestone in the development of our dear state and the entire South East region. The Abia airport is poised to revolutionize the ease of doing business in our commerce-loving state, bringing numerous benefits to our people, including job creation, improved infrastructure, and enhanced economic opportunities. It will also boost trade and…

Whenever there is a need to fulfil a particular purpose, there is always a provision for that purpose. No doubt, the purpose of conception of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, is to fill the gap that has been created as a result of Nigeria’s workers’ need. Truly, his impact on the workforce of the country and beyond has given him a lot of accolades across the country and globally. We are celebrating an icon who has shown resilience and grit in championing workers’ rights nationally and beyond, even at the expense of his life. Comrade…

About 12 people including foreigners have been reported dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia, police in the European country have confirmed. According to the BBC, the bodies of the victims, which included 11 foreigners, were found in a sleeping area above a restaurant in Gudauri ski resort on Saturday, prompting police to open an investigation. Police said “preliminary tests do not indicate any trace of violence on the bodies” and it appeared to be an accident, the AFP news agency reported. The building where the bodies were found had lost electricity on…

The bill seeking to prohibit the use of foreign currency in Nigeria has scaled first reading in the House of Senate. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, No. 7, to Prohibit the Use of Foreign Currencies for Remuneration and Other Related Matters,” was sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, Senator Ned Nwoko. The proposed legislation is aimed at ensuring all payments including salaries and other transactions are done using the local currency, naira. According to Senator Nwoko, the widespread use of foreign currencies…

Abia State Governor, his Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that he has no godfather who dictates for him how to run his government but maintains an open door policy where he listens to suggestions and apply the ones he considers sensible. Gov. Otti stated this on Sunday December 15th at St. James Methodist Church, Umuda, Isingwu in Umuahia North LGA of the State when he alongside his wife Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, despite political party differences attended the thanks giving service of the Mayor of Umuahia North, Hon. Smart Ihuoma. Speaking to the congregation, Governor Otti…

Benin Republic’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a study tour. The delegation, made of 12-member delegation led by Sacca Lafia, CENA president, included national commissioners, directors, and senior staff. They were received on Monday by Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, alongside other commission members at INEC headquarters in Abuja. The visit, according to Lafia, was aimed at learning from Nigeria’s electoral processes and best practices as Benin Republic prepares for its upcoming 2026 elections. Speaking at the event, Yakubu highlighted the significance of the visit and the unique challenges CENA faces ahead of the…

The Supreme Court, has dismissed a suit seeking to sack President Bola Tinubu from office. The apex court on Monday in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of justices, awarded a fine of N5 million against the plaintiff, Chief Ambrose Owuru, who was the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party, HDP, in the 2019 general election. The panel, which was led by Justice Uwani Musa Abba-Aji, warned the Registry of the Supreme Court not to accept any frivolous originating summons from the plaintiff again. In the legal action he filed directly at the apex court, Owuru, among other…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports alleging plans to site a French military base in the north-east. Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, reacted in a statement on Monday. In an X post on Saturday, Mahdi Shehu, a public affairs and political commentator, alleged that a French military base would soon be sited in the north-east after Femi Oluyede, chief of army staff, reportedly received French soldiers. “Yesterday, the Chief of Army staff received the first contingent of French soldiers and immediately deployed them to Maiduguri to ‘HELP NIGERIA IN FIGHTING BOKO HARAM’,” the post reads. “The same…

Dr Uche Ogah former sent a warm 60th Birthday Felicitation to Hon. lady Blessing Uwaoma. On behalf of my family, friends and supporters, I wish to heartily extend a warm birthday greetings and beautiful wishes to a living Amazon on the occasion of her 60th birthday/diamond Jubilee. Indeed, your trajectory, professional career, philanthropy and expertise is one that is not just worth recalling but also worth hugely celebrating. Therefore, on this beautiful occasion of your birthday/golden jubilee, I happily and heartily wish you God’s permanent blessings. May God’s grace, peace, love and protection rest upon you and in all your…