Author: Candid Reporters

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is set to officially commission the Ogbo Smart School located at Ub⁠a⁠ka‍la, Umuah⁠ia South Local Government Area of Abia State. In a press release by Prince Okey Kanu, Abia Commissioner for Information on Monday, he stated that Governor Alex Otti will be joined by Honourable Minister of Educ‍ation, Dr. Mar‍uf Tunji A‌lausa for the commissioning. Th‍e commissioni‌ng cere‌m‌ony w‌il⁠l be held on Tuesday‍, J‌u⁠ly 7,‍ 2026, by 8:00 a.m. ‌Prince Okey Kanu added that the Abia State Government continues to demons‍trate its comm‌itment to providing world-class educational infrastructu‌re and advancing⁠ q‍uality edu⁠cation t‍hrough innovation⁠…

Kelechi Anosike, Abia the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has boosted that the PDP is the strongest political party in Abia State and if elected into office in the 2027 election, he will change the narratives of governance in Abia state. Anosike made the statement during a media briefing in Umuahia on Thursday. The press briefing also had Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia State, Enyinnaya Appolos, Vice Chairman for the Abia South Senatorial Zone and other party stakeholders. He denied any alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…

The Abia State Chapter of the Labour Party has announced an essay competition open for Abia students in the state and those in the diaspora. According to Barr. Chuks Akamadu, the Abia Labour Party State Secretary during a press conference held on Thursday in Umuahia, explained that those who can participate in the essay competition are students in secondary schools or tertiary institutions as well as those in the diaspora. The topic for the essay was given as “The New Abia and Need for Consolidation”. Barr. Chuks also explained that the purpose for the debate is toelevate the conversation around…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, has warned against being deceived by rumors linking him with the Abia gubernatorial candidacy of Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) for the 2027 election in the state. In the statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, he warned that the “claims are entirely unfounded and should be disregarded in their entirety”. Read full statement below: The Ogah dynasty is a distinguished and extensive family lineage rooted in Onuaku, Uturu, within Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State. It has come to the attention of the public that certain circulating…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing their failure to meet key regulatory requirements for continued operations. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali. The revocation, which took effect from July 1, 2026, followed the approval of the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. According to the statement, the action was taken in line with the powers conferred on the CBN under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020. “The…

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers has suspended its indefinite strike action following a review of the state’s security situation. The development was announced on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the state NUT Chairman, Hassan Fatai, and the union’s Secretary, Olukayode Salami. The teachers had embarked on the strike in response to concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomosho in Orire Local Government Area of the state, citing the need for improved security measures in schools across the state. According to the union, the decision to suspend the strike came after consultations and…

The Abia State Labour Party Chairman, Peter Azubuike has expressed optimism that the Labour party will have a landslide victory before 2pm election day in the coming 2027 general election in Abia State. Azubuike expressed the party’s optimism during a press briefing in Umuahia on Monday. While commending the governance impact of Governor Alex Otti, Azuuike boosted that the love from Abians is an added confidence to maintain Labour party dominance in Abia. “So today I will tell you that if elections were to be conducted today, before 2 p.m, we would have won our elections. We can take that…

The National Director of the CityBoy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has extended warm birthday felicitations to renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, media proprietor, and Abia State Director of the CityBoy Movement, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), describing him as a visionary leader whose life continues to inspire hope, service, and transformational leadership. In a statement issued on behalf of the National Directorate and the entire CityBoy Movement family, Hon. Shoga praised Mayor Igbokwe’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and national development, noting that his contributions have positively impacted countless individuals and communities across Nigeria. He commended Mayor Igbokwe’s exceptional…

Today, friends, associates, admirers and countless beneficiaries across Nigeria join in celebrating an extraordinary leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur and nation-builder, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, fondly known as Don Lulu, as he marks another remarkable year of a life dedicated to service, innovation and humanity. Mayor Lucky Igbokwe has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s most impactful private-sector leaders whose influence transcends business, politics, entertainment, media and community development. His unwavering commitment to improving lives has earned him admiration across the country and beyond. Through the Don Lulu Foundation, he has become a beacon of hope to thousands of Nigerians by providing scholarships,…

Ohuhu Welfare Union, Lagos branch has extended their birthday felicitation message to Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, Also known as Don Lulu. In a felicitation message made available to newsmen, the association applauded the impact he has made in Ohuhu community which he they said he has demonstrated through selfless service to the people of his community. Read full statement below 👇 Date: June 26, 2026 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND APPRECIATION MESSAGE To:Mayor Lucky IgbokweAlias: Don LuluUmuawa, Ohuhu, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State Your Esteemed Mayor, On behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire membership of the Ohuhu Welfare Union, Lagos Branch,…