Author: Candid Reporters

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…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, the Doyen of Abia Rejoice has paid a New Year homage to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, commending his purposeful leadership and reaffirming his support for the administration’s reform-driven agenda.. Dr. Ogah described the new year as a moment of reflection, renewed hope, and strategic recommitment to the collective aspiration of building a new Abia State founded on accountability, transparency, and people-oriented governance. He noted that Governor Otti’s administration has, within a short period, demonstrated clarity of vision and uncommon political will in addressing long-standing structural and…

The Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State Liaison Office Abuja, Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has hailed Governor Alex Otti’s administration for the state’s remarkable performance in the recent sustainability report by BudgIT. Hon Chinasa attributed Abia’s success to Governor Otti’s background as a renowned banker and technocrat, which has enabled him to run the government as a business. “Governor Otti has refrained from the old style of playing ‘settlement politics’ and instead focused on making Abia and her people richer,” he said. He noted that Abia is gradually getting out of the woods, with the state’s economic index spiraling upwards…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, FCA (CON), has felicitated with Chief Kenneth Ahia, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an illustrious son of Isuikwuato Local Government Area and a worthy ambassador of Abia State. Dr. Ogah extolled Chief Ahia as a distinguished legal luminary, astute professional, and dependable leader whose vast experience, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence have continued to make remarkable contributions to national development and community advancement. He noted that Chief Ahia’s consistency, discipline, and unwavering dedication to service, particularly in his home state, have earned him the respect of his peers and the…