Author: Candid Reporters

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…

The United States has launched a fusillade of air strikes on ISIS terrorists in the north-western Nigerian state of Sokoto. The ISIS affiliate in Nigeria is called the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) — which operates primarily in the north-east and Lake Chad basin. In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump said the strikes were “powerful and deadly”. The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) stated in a post on X that the strike was at “the request of Nigerian authorities”. “Lethal strikes against ISIS demonstrate the strength of our military and our commitment to eliminating terrorist threats against…

Ndi Abia, As we joyfully celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I bring you warm Christmas greetings filled with hope, gratitude, and renewed commitment to our shared future. Christmas is a season that reminds us of the power of unity, sacrifice, and collective responsibility. These values mirror our resolve as Ndi Abia,a people known for resilience, industry, and an unyielding belief in progress. I sincerely thank you for your trust, support, and steadfast faith in purposeful leadership. As your representative and servant, I remain fully committed to advancing the interests of Abia State, protecting our common good, and…

The Nigerian Government has instituted new money laundering charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged financial transactions exceeding N1 billion. The 16-count charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the complainant, with Hajia Bashir Asabe named as a co-defendant. According to court documents, the defendants are accused of handling, transferring, and concealing funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. Investigators allegedly traced a total of N1,014,848,500 to a Sterling Bank account linked to…

The Vision Concept International Foundation (VICIF), a philanthropic organization determined to interface in the welfare of indigent ones in the society has marked its end of year Christmas in a grand style in Aba, Abia State. The event which took place on Saturday at the Aba South town hall had in attendance some clergy men, namely Rev. Dr. John Eze, Rev. Dr. Emma Silas, Pst. Chy Peters, Bishop Dr. Martins Iheaka, Barr. Ihechi Doris Ikpeazu, spiced up the event with motivational talks and life experiences. The large turnout of other guests also graced the occasion. The blissful event gave opportunity…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that the National Identification Number issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on X on Monday. According to the FIRS, registered businesses will also no longer require a separate Tax ID, as their Corporate Affairs Commission registration number will now serve as their official tax identifier under the new tax system. The announcement comes amid public concerns over provisions in the new tax laws that…

Two Senators from Rivers State, loyal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are; Senator Allwell Onyesoh, who represents Rivers East Senatorial District, and Senator Barinada Mpigi, a two-time Senator representing Rivers South-East district. Their separate letters of defection were read on the floor of the Senate during Tuesday’s plenary. In the letters, the senators said their decision followed extensive consultations with their constituents and was taken in the interest of ensuring effective representation in the Red…