Author: Candid Reporters

BY FERDINAND EKEOMA Let me restate that, shoe get size. Dr. Alex Otti is a big player with urbane view and altruistic philosophy of modern governance. He believes that once governance is holistic and driven with unquenchable altruism, everyone and every clan would benefit. If he shared the same clannish and medieval philosophy of “umunnem system of democracy”, he would have upheld the clan-induced fraud that was going on in ABSU before he assumed office. He would have drawn up a list of his supporters and loyalists and their family members and offered them admissions or jobs, even without the…

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said a government led by the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would reintroduce fuel subsidy, but through a different approach. Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said this during an interview while discussing fuel pricing and the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said the NDC would seek ways to reduce the cost of petrol for Nigerians, including increased investment in domestic refining. Explaining the proposed approach, he said government could establish more refineries to boost local production and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other petroleum marketers have reduced the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across major depots in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Warri, following a decline in international crude oil prices. The reductions were recorded in the latest depot price report published by Petroleumprice.ng, with the biggest adjustments seen in Lagos, where several operators cut their petrol prices by between N20 and N24 per litre. The reductions came as Brent crude traded below $100 per barrel, while the United States benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, also declined to $91.17 per barrel. The senate president said Tinubu’s absence…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told United States President Donald Trump that he has no right to impose his will on other countries, arguing that nations should be allowed to protect their sovereignty and pursue their own interests. Lula made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour ahead of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Brazilian president said Trump’s approach to international relations appeared to be based on the idea that the strongest country should dictate terms to others. “President Trump was elected to be the US president. He…

The burial arrangements of late Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, ESQ.,MNI, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) have been made public by the Family. In a statement by the family of Mark Ugboaja, of Amaohoro Nkpa, Bende LGA, Abia State, announced that the burial is scheduled for Saturday, 14th November 2026 and the venue is at Amaohoro Nkpa, Bende LGA of Abia State. The family in the statement described the late Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja as a beloved brother, devoted father, cherished uncle, committed Labour Leader, and a man who dedicated his life to the service of God…

Twenty personnel, including Suberu Aniviye, the suspended Niger state commandant have been arrested by the the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody. Babawale Afolabi, national public relations officer (PRO) of the NSCDC, said in a statement on Sunday that Ahmed Audi, commandant-general of the corps, had assured that due process, transparency and accountability would be strictly followed in the investigation of the 24 personnel currently in custody. Afolabi added that every personnel found culpable would face the full weight of internal disciplinary measures and the law. He…

Dear Mr. Bright Ejike (I GO YAN BABA), On this special occasion of your birthday, I warmly celebrate and felicitate with you as you mark another remarkable milestone in your life. I want to personally express my sincere appreciation for your dedication, professionalism, loyalty and invaluable contributions to the growth and success of Master 105.9FM, TV & News and the Master Energy as a brand. Bright, your commitment to duty, your sense of responsibility and your determination to pursue excellence have distinguished you as a dependable professional and a valuable member of our organisation. I commend your hard work, creativity,…

The chairman of Esan west LGA of Edo state, Blessing Ebhodaghe has ordered park drivers in the council to wear All Progressives Congress (APC) branded caps or face consequences. In a viral video circulated on Thursday, Ebhodaghe was seen giving the directive during a visit to one of the parks in the LGA. He said the move was aimed at helping to deliver the 2.5 million votes promised by Monday Okpebholo, governor of the state, to President Bola Tinubu for his re-election. “That is why I took my time this morning to go round the whole park to give a standing warning…

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a nationwide security alert over intelligence indicating increased mobilisation of terrorist elements for possible coordinated attacks on places of worship, learning institutions, NYSC orientation camps and other vulnerable targets across the country. The warning was contained in a police wireless message dated September 13, 2026. The message, marked “Security General” and tagged “Treat as Very Important,” was circulated to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police overseeing Zones 1–17, Mobile Police units, counter-terrorism and other specialised formations, as well as Commissioners of Police in all states. The directive was also copied to several departments and formations at…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list for the Abia senatorial seats across the state. With the publication of the list, political parties and their candidates now have a clearer picture of the contenders for the Senate in the February 2027 elections. The final list also formally puts the candidates in the spotlight, with parties expected to intensify their campaigns and mobilisation efforts ahead of the poll. ABIA NORTH ABIA CENTRAL ABIA SOUTH