Author: Candid Reporters

Ndi Abia, Yesterday, Thursday November, 20, 2025, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja found our son and a citizen of the state, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism-related offences and subsequently sentenced him to life imprisonment. Without doubt, this development has broken a lot of our people and created an atmosphere of shock and sorrow in Abia and beyond. It would be recalled that in September 2017 when soldiers invaded the family home of Mazi Kanu, leading to destruction of property and loss of lives, I immediately and strongly condemned that avoidable act and appealed that dialogue should henceforth…

The federal high court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on all seven counts of terrorism filed against him by the federal government and sentenced him to life imprisonment Delivering judgment on Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that the prosecution had successfully established every allegation. More details to come..

A federal high court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on all seven counts of terrorism filed against him by the federal government. Delivering judgment on Thursday, James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that the prosecution had successfully established every allegation. He noted that Kanu offered no credible defence and “deliberately refused” to challenge the evidence presented in court. Omotosho described the IPOB leader as “a person who cannot be allowed to remain in the company of sane minds”. He added that Kanu’s long-held claim of being a freedom fighter could not…

The Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State Liaison Office Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has praised the people of Item Kingdom for their outstanding contributions to national development, describing them as “pioneers, captains of industry, astute academicians and seasoned professionals” whose excellence is felt across Nigeria and beyond. Hon. Chinasa made this remark at the annual Item Day Celebration in Abuja, where he represented Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. He highlighted the community’s achievements in business, governance, education, leadership, and humanitarian service, saying Item remains a first-class community, not just in heritage but in intellect, character, and nation-building. According to Hon.…

A fresh wave of outrage has swept across Ohafia Local Government Area following a disturbing petition filed by Hon. Uguru Uduma, who alleged that he was kidnapped, tortured, extorted and threatened with death by a group of young men who claimed to be acting under the protection of the Abia State Deputy Governor, Chief Ikechi Emetu. In the petition dated November 14, 2025, and addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, Hon. Uduma’s legal representatives, Anaga Kalu Anaga & Associates, narrated a chilling account of what they described as “acts of kidnapping, human torture and…

The President General Ikwuano Development Union, Mr. Charles Uzondu has applauded the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his giant strides in governance, especially in Ikwuano LGA. Expressing gratitude to the Governor through an emotion-laden letter addressed to the Governor, the PG wrote thus “Your Excellency Sir, on behalf of the Azuiyi Oloko Community in Ikwuano Local Government I write to thank you for the modern Primary Healthcare Centre built from the scratch and equipped with modern healthcare gadgets by your government in our community. The centre is equipped with a Consulting room, 4-bedroom wards…

Today, we join the world to celebrate International Men’s Day—a day dedicated to honoring the strength, sacrifice, compassion, and leadership of men across our families, communities, and nation. To every man working tirelessly to provide, protect, inspire, and lead with integrity, I salute your courage. Your efforts—seen and unseen—are the foundations upon which families grow, communities develop, and societies thrive. This year’s celebration reminds us that true masculinity is rooted not in dominance, but in responsibility, character, empathy, and positive impact. It calls us to be role models to younger generations, champions of equality, and pillars of support to the…

The former Minority Leader of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has called on Abians and opposition political parties to unite in defence of democracy, alleging a coordinated attempt by the Abia State Government to suppress dissenting voices. Chukwu who made the call while reacting to the recent revocation of the lease contract for Abia Hotels, Umuahia, by the state government, accused the government of vindictiveness, harassment, and intimidation of the opposition. According to him, the revocation was politically motivated, claiming it was triggered by the All Progressives Congress (APC) hosting a rally at the hotel…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja, has condoled with the family of Mr. Akobundu Wisdom Okorie, who tragically lost his life after an alleged police interrogation at the Bende Divisional Command. During a solemn visit to the bereaved family, Hon. Chinasa described the late Mr. Akobundu Wisdom as an easygoing and peace-loving young man whose good character earned him respect and goodwill from all who knew him. He assured the family that the government will ensure that justice is served. “No loss is as painful as that of a child. But even in grief,…

The Abia State Ministry of Trade and Commerce, in partnership with VEGA is set to host an investment summit and product exhibition in Abia State. The summit tagged, Abia-Turkiye Investment Summit and Product Exhibition 2025 is being hosted by the Abia State Government. The event is scheduled to hold at International Conference Center in Umuahia from November 25 to 27, 2025 between the hours of 9am to 6pm daily. The theme of the summit is “Bridging Continents, Unlocking Prosperity”. The summit will be showcasing manufacturing and Industrial Parks, Agriculture and Agro Processing, Textiles, Fashion and Leatherworks, Construction and Real Estate…