Author: Candid Reporters

The former Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has faulted claims by former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu that he worked for the emergence of Governor Alex Otti in the 2023 general election against his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu described the statement as a confirmation of the internal sabotage the APC suffered during the 2023 elections, attributing the party’s misfortune to the actions of key figures, including Senator Kalu. He urged the party leadership to be vigilant and guard against similar conduct ahead of the 2027 elections. While acknowledging that Governor Otti…

I had initially chosen to stay silent on the salvos fired by former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu against Governor Otti. In my years of practical experience in managing government media, I have learnt that in some instances, SILENCE BECOMES A FORM OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION. I chose to be silent for two main reasons. First, OUK had received a sufficient dose of responses from Abians on the issues he raised against Governor Alex Otti. On all social media platforms, he saw the handwriting clearly on the wall that this Governor effortlessly commands the collective support and respect…

The members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Oduh. The proceedings were initiated on Thursday morning at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House. Major Jack, formally read the notice detailing allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara. The notice, which was endorsed by 26 lawmakers, accused the governor of actions allegedly in violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Amaewhule announced that the notice would be served on the governor within the next seven days. During the same sitting,…

Abia government has responded to former Abia Governor, Senator Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District in the red Chamber on his comment to work for his party, APC and President Tinubu in the fourth coming general election. Senator Kalu in a statement has said he will for the gubernatorial candidate of his party and president Tinubu in the coming general election. Read full press release below 👇 WE WELCOME SENATOR KALU’S 2027 CHALLENGE, BUT WE WILL HAND HIM A PIERCING DEFEAT The attention of the Abia State government has been drawn to a statement credited to the Senator representing…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has again reduced its premium motor spirit price. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that NNPCL retail outlets have reduced their fuel price to N815 per liter, down from N835. This means that the NNPCL filling stations cut their price by N20. The fresh price has been implemented at NNPCL filling stations in Wuse Zone 6 and 4 Abuja, Keffi-Abuja Road, and Kubwa Expressway. An NNPCL filling station attendant, who preferred anonymity, told DAILY POST that the new price was implemented on Sunday evening. However, the N815 per liter is N79 higher than the N739 per…

The United States has captured Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The latest development comes a few months after the United States government doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Maduro to $50 million, citing his alleged role in international drug trafficking. The United States had, in 2020, during Trump’s first administration, indicted Maduro and several senior Venezuelan officials. United States President, Donald Trump, in a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, said Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country. He said, “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale…

The wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has welcomed the historic first baby of the year, 2026 with a sum of one million Naira cash and other gift items. The 2026 first baby of the year, little Miss Oluebubechi Excessgrace Nwatuobi , who was born at exactly 12:43 a.m on January 1, 2026, weighing 3kg at birth, was born at the Akirika Ukwu Primary Healthcare Centre, Ukwa East Local Government Area. Welcoming the first baby of the year, Mrs Otti, presented to the newborn and her mother with essential gifts, including bags of rice, milk, groundnut oil, sanitary…

As we step into a brand new year, I bring you warm greetings and heartfelt goodwill from the Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja. The New Year presents us with renewed hope, fresh opportunities, and a collective resolve to build a stronger, more prosperous Abia State for ourselves and generations yet unborn. I sincerely wish every Abia son and daughter a year filled with good health, peace, progress, and shared prosperity. May this year reward our resilience, hard work, and unity as a people. As a state, we have witnessed purposeful leadership and a clear development-driven vision under the administration of…

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in 2023, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC. Obi announced his defection in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The former governor of Anambra State said his defection ahead of the 2027 election is aimed transforming and rescuing Nigeria. We are ending this year with the hope that in 2026 we will begin a rescue journey,” Obi declared. “We will resist rigging of election by every lawful means in 2027,” he added

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa (Dogo Bende), Agu Bende 1, has emphasized the importance of cultural festivals in driving socio-economic transformation. The Chief Liaison Officer of Abia House Abuja stated this while celebrating the biennial Ila Oso Uzuakoli Carnival. According to him, “Culture remains a veritable and strategic tool for driving sustainable development, community cohesion, and global recognition,” Hon. Chinasa noted that the Ila Oso festival promotes unity, preserves heritage, stimulates tourism, creates jobs, and attracts investments, hinting that the festival is currently being considered for adoption by UNESCO as part of its African Heritage Programmes, which could boost tourism and…