Author: Candid Reporters

By Sunday Anyim Okorie, Joy Nlebedum and Ginger-Eke Collins The Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Ursala Ngozi Akanwa, has expressed the University’s readiness to deepen strategic international partnerships that will advance research, innovation, scholarship exchange, capacity building for the University’s global visibility. Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, stated this while receiving a high-level delegation from the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo), Ontario, Canada, led by Mr. Grant Leach, Senior Recruiter and Business Development Strategist at the University. Prof. Akanwa described the visit as a valuable opportunity to connect MOUAU’s academic and research expertise with global partners, stressing that…

The electoral violence in Osun state has recorded another violent incidence that has left another dead and one shot. The fresh incidence which happened on Thursday in Esa-Oke in Obokun Local Government Area took the life of Ayegbo Oluwadele a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and another Taiwo Oluwadele, was also shot during the incident and was said to be in critical condition. The incident added to the growing concerns over violence ahead of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Oluwadele was said to have been shot dead around the Oluwole Oka family compound in Esa-Oke. Ayegbo…

Adebayo Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have withdrawn from the race and endorsed Ademola Adeleke, the incumbent governor of Osun State. Adewale announced his withdrawal at a press conference on Thursday, stating that his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultation” with party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders. “I, Adebayo Simon Adewale, the governorship candidate of Allied Peoples Movement in Osun governorship election 2026, after deep reflection and extensive consultation with party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders, I have decided to withdraw from the Osun State governorship election,” he said.…

The Abia State government, through the Ministry of Transport has announced the prohibition of tricycle operators from Plying Umuahia to Obowo, Owerri and Ohafia. According to the statements from the ministry of transportation, signed by Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, Hon. Commissioner for Transportation, Abia State. The statement read that the decision was taken citing security concerns. Read full.statement 👇 “This is to inform the general public, especially tricycle operators, that as part of State Government efforts to ensure sanity, order, and safety on our roads, the Abia State. “Government hereby directs all Keke operators plying routes from Umuahia to Obowu,…

The leadership of the Abia Rejoice Movement (ARM), the flagship political structure of former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, received the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha, on a courtesy visit to the movement’s state secretariat headquarters in Umuahia. Rt. Hon. Obi Aguocha and his team (Obi Aguocha Frontliners) were received by DG of Abia Rejoice Movement, Barr. Uche Ezeibe and other top members of the ARM, Hon. Aguocha first commended the organizational structure and strong grassroots reach of…

The Abia Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger-Delta LIFE-ND has begun the  pre-selection exercise for the next batch of beneficiaries for the ongoing agro project in Abia state powered by international fund for Agriculture (IFAD). A team of Abia LIFE-ND staff who piloted and monitored the selection exercise on Monday began with Isialangwa north LGA, Obingwa LGA and Umuahia South LGA of Abia state. Dr. Jerus Uvieghara, the Knowledge Management and Communication Coordinator (KMCC) was part of the monitoring team, he represented the National Project Coordinator of LIFE-ND Project, Engr. Sanni Abiodun.  While briefing newsmen about the pre-selection exercise of prospective beneficiaries…

Four suspects in connection with alleged conspiracy, attempted murder has been arrested by Osun State Police Command ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election. CANDID REPORTERS also gathered that the suspects were also arrested for unlawful possession of prohibited firearms in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area. The suspects were arrested following a petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police over the alleged offences. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said in a statement on Thursday that police operatives apprehended the suspects at about 2 a.m. on August 9, 2026. The command identified the suspects as Olufemi…

Abia Pensioners Forum, a pressure group of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has reminded and demanded that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State should fulfill his promise to revisit the pension arrears and gratuity accumulated by previous administration as well as other discrepancies associated with the pension saga. The plea was made on Monday during a press conference held in Umuahia, anchored by Okey Kanu ESQ, Coordinator of Abia Pensioners Forum. According to the statements of the Abia Pensioners Forum, they also demand the Abia government to set up a judicial panel of enquiry to verify the payment so that…

The Abia Rejoice Movement, on behalf of our Leader and Principal, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, FCA, heartily felicitates with Dr. Ugwumba Uche Nwosu on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Today, we celebrate not merely another year added to your life, but a remarkable journey defined by leadership, service, sacrifice, courage, resilience, philanthropy and an enduring commitment to humanity. Dr. Ugwumba Uche Nwosu remains a distinguished son of Imo State and a notable Nigerian whose years of public service reflect a deep passion for governance, leadership and the advancement of society. As a former Chief of Staff to the…

For decades, Abia State was a case study in missed opportunities. Despite its economic power, industrial base, and human capital, the state consistently ranked low on governance, infrastructure, health, and education indexes. Roads were impassable, waste choked cities, schools and hospitals were in decay, and citizen trust in government hit rock bottom. That narrative changed a few days ago. According to the 2026 Nigeria State Performance Index (pSPI)_ released by Phillips Consulting, Abia State has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-rated state for citizen satisfaction with a score of 3.86 out of 5. It is the only state in the “Good” performance…