Author: Candid Reporters

The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Legislative Matters, Hon. Lukman Ukara, has raised fresh political dust in Abia North Senatorial District, declaring that zoning without competence is meaningless and insisting that the region urgently needs a new kind of representation in the National Assembly. Ukara made the assertion during a live political programme on Flo FM 94.9 Umuahia, monitored by All Facts Newspaper, where he delivered a sweeping critique of legislative performance, constituency projects, and political accountability in Abia North. According to Ukara, zoning remains a political arrangement rather than a constitutional requirement, stressing that it must be…

The media team of Dr. Uche Ogah has warned against plot by certain unscrupulous political actors to harass, blackmail, physically harm, or possibly assassinate our leader, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, in connection with his political views and engagements within Abia State. The public notice was made through a press release made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Read full press statement below 👇 This statement serves to notify the general public that reliable intelligence has reportedly come to our attention concerning an alleged plot by certain unscrupulous political actors to harass, blackmail, physically harm, or possibly assassinate our leader, Dr.…

In the unfolding story of Abia State’s digital transformation, one name continues to surface quietly but consistently: SMARTAIRS, a revenue collection application developed not in Lagos, Abuja, or abroad, but right in Umuahia. Built by BemsSoft Limited, an Umuahia-based technology company led by Dr. Pastra Arinze Etie, SMARTAIRS has emerged as one of the most impactful innovations reshaping how Abia State collects, tracks, and accounts for public revenue across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Local Government Areas (LGAs). At a time when many states still grapple with revenue leakages, manual bottlenecks, and opaque payment processes, Abia’s revenue ecosystem has…

A group under the aegis Ohafia Youth Association has protested against the quality of representation by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, member representing Abia north senatorial district in the red chambers. The group also criticized the senator for soliciting for their votes in 2027 general election after allegedly tagging their community Indigenous People of Biafra zone (IPOB )zone in the last general election. The protest exercise on Wednesday climaxed at the police zonal command, zone 9 in Umuahia, Abia state. The group were seen with placards with various inscriptions such as: OUK stay away from Ohafia, OUK stop threatening us with…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, through the Dogo Foundation announces the commencement of free registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for eligible candidates across Bende Local Government Area. The registration exercise will run from February 2nd till February 20th and is open to all indigenes and residents of Bende Local Government Area who are interested in participating in the 2026 UTME. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden of families and expanding access to Tertiary education for young people across Bende. For inquiries and further information interested students and parents are advised to. contact: Ebenezer Chukwuemeka…

The Abia Rejoice Movement proudly appreciates the people of Ukwa La Ngwa for their visionary decision to honour His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State. This honour goes far beyond ceremony, it stands as a bold and sincere recognition of leadership that works, leadership that listens, and leadership that delivers tangible results. This recognition is both well-deserved and earned, as it is the visible outcomes of Governor Alex Otti’s good works that have inspired such honour. From strengthened governance structures to a renewed commitment to accountability, infrastructural renewal, and people-centred policies, the impact of this…

My dear Ndi Bende and fellow Abians, I welcome you warmly into this new month with a heart full of gratitude to God for His protection, mercy, and grace upon our land and our people. Every new month is a fresh opportunity — to reflect, to reset, and to renew our collective commitment to progress. As your son and servant, I remain deeply grateful for your constant support, prayers, and encouragement. They strengthen my resolve to continue serving you diligently in my capacity as the Abia State Chief Liaison Officer, Abuja, and to keep projecting the interests of Abia State…

BY CHIGACHI EKE Introduction On 1st October 2025, a petition was hand-delivered at the Union Building where Cyril Ramaphosa works as South African President. The petition by the Ijaw Nation Forum, INF, demanding the immediate, unconditional and safe release of the Ijaw-born Prisoner of War, POW, called Henry Emomotimi Okah illegally imprisoned in South Africa. The petition echoed the collective sentiments of the over 24 million citizens of the Ijaw Nation. Signatories included HRM King Alfred Diete-Spiff; HRM King Oweipa Jones-Ere, Ogboin III; three former IYC presidents; and one hundred and fifty-one others. It was nothing short of heroic that…

“Happy birthday, Chief Sir, Emeka Nwogu! Apostle Ezechimerem Emeonye, Founder Vision Concept International Foundation VCIF has joined other Nigerians around the world to congratulate Chief Dr. Emeka Nwogu, former Nigerian Federal Minister of Labour & Productivity and current Chairman of the Board of Directors for the South East Development Commission (SEDC).  Apostle Ezechimerem applauded Dr. Emeka Nwogu’s incredible impact in governance, dedication to public service and humanity, Read full press statement below. On this special day, I Apostle Ezechimerem Emeonye, Founder Vision Concept International Foundation (VCIF) is celebrating not just your birthday, but the incredible impact you’ve had on governance…

APC Chieftain and Former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, FCA, CON, has warmly felicitated with Dr. Emeka Wogu, PhD, CON, Chairman of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), on the occasion of his birthday. Dr. Uche Ogah described Dr. Wogu as an accomplished administrator, seasoned technocrat, and visionary leader from Abia State, whose lifelong commitment to public service, good governance, and regional development continues to inspire confidence, optimism, and renewed hope across the South East and the nation at large. He noted that Dr. Wogu’s emergence as Chairman of the South East Development Commission…