Author: Candid Reporters

32 Passengers have been confirmed feared dead after a military aircraft crashed in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje LGA of Ondo state. The Nigerian air force said the plane was an ATR-42 that had been travelling to Lagos on a routine flight. Rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site.  In a statement issued by the minster of aviation and  aerospace development , Festus Keyamo, on Monday.  The plane crashed on Monday morning in a swampy area opposite the naval base in Igbokoda, causing panic among residents of the coastal community. The Ondo state police command confirmed the incident, saying details…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has come under criticism over statement that Nigerians are lucky and should rejoice that the petrol pump price per litre still hovers between N1,400 and N1,500. The statement has continued to attract public condemnation and criticism in Nigeria’s media space. BACKGROUND: Okpebholo had earlier compared petrol prices in Nigeria with those in the United Kingdom, arguing that at N1,500 per litre, Nigerians were enjoying because a litre of fuel costs more than N3,000 in the UK after conversion. He made the comments recently while speaking at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event in Edo. He…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it would not succumb to threats, intimidation and political blackmail by the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that it was mobilising Nigerians to vote out the ruling party in the 2027 general elections. Making reference to a recent public comment by the State Chairman of the APC where he likened the fire that would consume perceived obstacles to 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu to the fire from an AK-47 rifle, the opposition party said Nigerians and voters were powerful enough to neutralize whatever plans the…

Abia public school students representing Nigeria emerged Overall Champions at the 2026 International Schools Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar on October 4, 2026. The championship was coordinated by Vocara Institute and hosted by the QatarDebate Centre at Georgetown University, Doha, with over 84 teams from 8 countries. Four students from Abia State public schools won the competition for Nigeria. The Nigeria representatives are: -Christian Chinweotitom Esther They defeated teams from Philippines, Jordan, India and Qatar in the preliminaries to enter finals. They returned with 4 major trophies and 12 laurels, including: The team was led by Amb. Lydia Onuoha,…

By Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba There comes a time in the life of a people when political rhetoric must give way to memory, evidence and statesmanship. There is a wise saying in our Ngwa tradition that “a rumour does not become truth because it is repeated; its meaning lies in what can be established behind it”. In other words, the danger is not merely in the person who makes an allegation, but in those who spread it, interpret it, accept it, embellish it, and eventually present it as established fact. Last month, eight prominent Ngwa sons and daughters from different parts…

Police in Sokoto state have foiled a planned Terrorists attack at Tsabre Village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto. According to Sokoto State Police Command, two rocket launchers and other items after a gun battle with the attackers. The incident was reported to occurred at about 1 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, when a large number of armed bandits reportedly entered the community and began shooting sporadically, apparently to cause panic among residents. The police said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa quickly mobilised tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit, after receiving…

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), the umbrella body that accommodates public servants have commenced a three-day warning strike over the failure of the federal government to address their lingering demands. The strike notice was contained in a circular issued on Thursday by Gbenga Olowoyo, national secretary of JNPSNC and general secretary of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), to the national presidents and general secretaries, state chairmen and secretaries of affiliate unions of the JNPSNC. In the circular entitled “Declaration of three day Warning Strike; action with immediate effect”, JNPSNC directed the unions to ensure total compliance…

The former minister of transportation and Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, says he will resign from office if Nigeria’s economy does not experience change within one year of an ADC administration. Amaechi made the statement on Wednesday as he added that he believes an ADC government would prioritise major sectors if elected in 2027. In his words: “If Nigeria does not begin to change, one year after we have come to office, come to me, I will resign,” the vice-presidential candidate said. “One year after? Yes, if Nigeria does not begin to change. I didn’t…

Jordan Wike, son of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has denied allegation that he collected $2.1 million from Safwan Garba, a businessman, for a real estate business deal in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Jordan appeared before Sylvanus Oriji, the presiding judge at the FCT high court, on Wednesday as proceedings continued in the suit over the alleged business deal. The suit was filed by Garba, the first claimant, and his company, GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited (second claimant), after a failed real estate venture. Jordan is the sole defendant in the case. According to court…

My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of regional authority and global consequence. Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has…