Author: Candid Reporters

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…

Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that that the defection took place on Tuesday during plenary. The defectors are said to loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.They include Hon. Solomon Bob, Hon. Victor Obuzor, Hon. Dumnamene Dekor, Hon. Cyril Hart, Hon. Blessing Amadi and Hon. Felix Nwaeke.

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, MBA, the Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State Liaison Office, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has warmly felicitated with the former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Samson Ogah, on the occasion of his 56th birth anniversary, describing him as an outstanding statesman, accomplished technocrat, and a committed patriot whose life of service continues to inspire many. In a goodwill message released in Abuja, Hon. Chinasa extolled Dr. Ogah’s remarkable journey in public service and private enterprise, noting that his contributions to national development, economic growth, and human capital advancement have left…

The Abia Rejoice Media Team, with profound admiration and a deep sense of pride, joins eminent political leaders, captains of industry, critical stakeholders, and well-meaning Nigerians across the federation to celebrate a towering statesman, accomplished industrialist, visionary reformer, and a servant-leader Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, FCA, CON, former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Dr. Ogah’s leadership is defined by depth, clarity of vision and intentional commitment to national progress. Transcending state boundaries and partisan lines, he exemplifies purposeful leadership anchored on competence, patriotism, and results. As former Minister of State, Steel…

Recently, Abia State Government announced the acquisition of Star Paper Mill LTD from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). This was after several years since the company went moribund, throwing thousands of direct and indirect staff into the labour market. The Star Paper Mill was a notable Aba-based Indigenous company that was outstandingly reputable for producing high quality paper materials, especially tissue papers and exercise books. At a point in Aba, if you didn’t have Star Exercise Book as a primary or secondary school student, you were seen as a “Mugu”. In line with his campaign promise to bring…

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti , OFR has restated his long-standing position that he will retire from active politics after he is done with Governorship, insisting that he has no presidential, vice presidential or senatorial ambition after his governorship position. Governor Otti explained this on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Government House Umuahia while reacting to a viral video, in which someone was berating him over his recent visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, alleging that he is nursing presidential or vice presidential ambition after the end of his tenure. The Governor while acknowledging thatdivergence…

The Rapid Broadcasting Network (RBN) has honored Hon. Iheanyi Chinasa with the Rapid Personality of the Year 2025 Award. The broadcast network recognized Hi. Chinasa with the Prestigious Excellence in Leadership and Public Service. The award recognizes Hon. Chinasa’s exceptional leadership, meritorious public service, and outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and community development. In his speech, delivered by Hon. Ebenezer Chukwuemeka Kanu, Hon. Chinasa attributed his achievements to the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, saying the governor’s leadership has opened new pathways for merit, competence, and opportunity. He emphasized his core motivation is to create an enabling environment…