Author: Candid Reporters

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with the former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Senator Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige(Onwa), on the occasion of his 74th birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Otti expressed joy that Senator Ngige is alive and in good health to attain and celebrate such a milestone, describing it as heartwarming. Governor Otti described Senator Ngige as an illustrious Nigerian and statesman who has contributed immensely to the development of his home state of Anambra in particular, and Nigeria in general. He noted that Senator Ngige is deserving of…

The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Professor Ursula Ngozi Akanwa on Tuesday paid a strategic visit to the Federal Character Commissioner. The visit brought together two distinguished Abians committed to institutional excellence and the development of the state.Hon. Dr. Victor Ikeji who represents Abia in the commission received Prof. Akanwa. Professor Akanwa, the seventh substantive and first female Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, assumed office on 1 March 2026. A renowned Professor of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, she has built an outstanding academic career spanning teaching, research, administration and mentorship, with over 100 scholarly publications and more than…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun state government. The president announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday. TInubu said although he respects the independence of anti-corruption agencies, the timing of the EFCC’s action, coming days before the August 15 governorship election in Osun, could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

As part of its commitment to sustainable community development and strengthening host community relations, Ibom Developers FZE has supported the restoration of electricity in Ohanso Umumba Ama-Ano Ndoki Community, Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. The presentation, which took place on Saturday, was made on behalf of the company by the Community Development Programmes Coordinator, Ms. Grace Inyang, who reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering on its promises and fostering meaningful partnerships with its host communities. Speaking during the presentation, Ms. Inyang noted that Ibom Developers FZE has consistently maintained a reputation for making positive impacts wherever it…

176 persons abducted during the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state have regained their freedom. The release of the victims was made public by Kwara State Government on Wednesday in a post on its official Facebook page. “Alihamdulillaah and kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, security forces and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful,” the Facebook post read. The victims were kidnapped when Boko Haram-linked extremists invaded the rural communities of Woro and Nuku on motorcycles, launching a coordinated assault that reportedly…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with the First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election. According to documents obtained by Vanguard, the account, said to be used for the payment of workers’ salaries, was placed on a “Post No Debit” restriction by the anti-graft agency. The development came hours after Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that the EFCC was planning to freeze the state’s accounts and those of top government officials.

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent birthday felicitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Her Excellency Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. In his birthday message, Governor Otti described Ambassador Ojukwu as an amazon who has distinguished herself in many facets of human endeavor and thus deserves to be celebrated. He recalled that the Minister supported the struggle for Abia’s redemption, starting from when he first ran for Governor on the platform of APGA. He described her as an honest, just, and courageous Nigerian who has represented womanhood diligently and…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, FCA, Former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, warmly congratulates one of his passionate followers, Engr. Ezekwesiri Maduabuchi Ikemefula R.CORN, FNATE, FCILMMD, on his induction and investiture as a Fellow of the Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science (IDMSS), Nigeria. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement made public on Wednesday. it reads: “It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to Engr. Ezekwesiri Maduabuchi Ikemefula on the occasion of his induction and investiture as a Fellow of the Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science (IDMSS), Nigeria, which takes…

For too long, “youth empowerment” in Abia State meant one thing: share keke tricycles, hand out a few political appointments, pay peanuts, and call it a day. The result was predictable. Young people became mobile, but not productive. They were visible during elections, and redundant after. Society got traffic, not transformation. That era is over. Under Governor Alex Otti, Abia has made a decisive shift — from handouts to human capital. At the center of this shift is the Abia State Leadership Academy, ASLA, a program that treats young people not as political errand boys, but as the engine room…

As Part 3 of the Series preceding Captain August Okpe’s birthday in August 2026, we deem it proper and befitting to bring you face to face with the aviation maestro. Calm and composed, the Great Eagle of Nigerian Skies takes us through four decades of his illustrious and hectic flying career as both military and civil pilot, 1963-1999. Read on, please: Question: In 2009 you published a 602-page air war military history book titled “The Last Flight.” In this book you stated you and your colleagues joined Nigerian Air Force in 1962 when it was established. Since your retirement have…