Author: Candid Reporters

Hon. Obi Aguocha, House of representative member representing Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano constituency in the 10th National Assembly has affirmed that the release of Nnamdi Kanu is his primary responsibility and he will not relent on doing so despite preparing to launch a campaign to return him to office in the next general election.  Hon. Aguocha also spoke on the economic redundancy of the South East which he said is due to neglect of key infrastructures in the zone. He hinted that the south east deserves a sea port, railway system and other federal institution to be domicile like other parts of the country to…

Sunday Taiwo, an associate of Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI) has stated possible reasons why Abia State was ranked among the worst-performing states in transparency and accountability. Mr.Taiwo cited poor access to public records, weak compliance with accountability laws, and lack of official engagement. Speaking exclusively in an interview with FLO FM News, the organisation’s Communication Associate said the state’s low rating was largely driven by the absence and inaccessibility of key government documents required for public scrutiny. According to him, a major parameter used in the assessment was the availability of critical public documents, including the Citizens’ Accountability Report,…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has openly called on Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to join the governorship race, signaling growing cross-party recognition of his leadership capacity and political influence. This unexpected appeal underscores the rising momentum around his candidacy and reflects a broader confidence in his ability to provide purposeful direction for Abia State. Analysts note that the development underscores increasing momentum around his potential candidacy, with many stakeholders expressing belief in his ability to provide purposeful leadership and strategic direction for Abia State. The call may further reshape the political landscape ahead of the next…

Abia State Government (ABSG) has clarified the issues surrounding the ongoing strike action by the state chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), and assured that if the union provides evidence of non payment of Leave Bonus in its consolidated salary, the state government will pay its salaries within 48 hours. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu SAN gave the clarifications and assurances on Thursday at Government House Umuahia, while briefing the press on the JUSUN strike, along side the Commissioner for Information Prince Okey Kanu, and his Labour & Productivity counterpart, SSA on Labour…

As His Excellency, Ikechukwu Emetu marks another year of purposeful life, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Dogo Bende, joins the people of Abia State and admirers across the nation in celebrating a dependable leader whose contributions continue to shape the trajectory of governance in the state. In a time where leadership is constantly scrutinized and tested, Engr. Emetu has distinguished himself as a steady, loyal, and effective pillar within the present administration. His role as Deputy Governor has gone beyond ceremonial duty, reflecting a deep sense of responsibility, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the shared vision of rebuilding and repositioning Abia…

An Army Commander of the Nigerian and some soldiers have been reportedly killed by militants of Boko Haram in an attack on a military base in Borno State. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the attack occurred on Wednesday night when the insurgents launched an assault on the Joint Task Force in Benesheikh, Kaga Local Government Area. They reportedly fired at the military facility sporadically, causing numerous casualties, including Brigadier-General O. Braimah. Military sources said the attackers used explosives and heavy gunfire. Apart from the dead bodies recovered, many other soldiers were seriously injured, while a yet-to-be-ascertained number of personnel are also…

The Abia State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has unveiled a new weekly radio programme aimed at showcasing the policies and achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across the Abia State. The initiative, spearheaded by the state coordinator: Former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Henry I. Ikoh, is designed to deepen public understanding of government reforms and create a platform for citizen engagement on governance and policies development. The programme, titled Renewed Hope Hour, airs every Thursday at 9 a.m. on FLO 94.9 FM in Umuahia and will serve as an interactive forum where Nigerians can ask questions,…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by its 2023 presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has announced plans to hold a national convention and install an interim leadership to run the party’s affairs. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the decision was made known on Tuesday in Abuja by the group’s spokesperson, Norman Obinna, after what he described as an emergency National Executive Committee meeting attended by state chairmen and other members. He said the meeting was called to address the ongoing leadership crisis in the party. Obinna explained that earlier dispute resolution talks had produced an agreement that the party would organise…

US President Donald Trump has threatened that Iran’s “whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” if the country’s leadership fails to make “something revolutionarily” happen. Over the weekend, Trump said Iran had until Tuesday at 8pm ET (1 am WAT) to make a deal. The US president has demanded that Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic or risk facing “hell”. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” he said in a Truth Social post hours ahead of the deadline.…

The Abia State government has warned that any sponsored violent protest by political actors in the state in a bid to push false narrative and hit up the polity in anticipation of causing conflict and death of Abians will be meant with strong resistance. Abia Government also vowed to remind those involved in such plot that “the Abia State government has the will and the capacity to ensure that they will pay a heavy price beyond their imagination”. The warning came in a press release made available to newsmen on Friday. Read the full press statement below. Intelligence available to…