Author: Candid Reporters

By Ochiagha Reagan Ufomba There comes a time in the life of a people when political rhetoric must give way to memory, evidence and statesmanship. There is a wise saying in our Ngwa tradition that “a rumour does not become truth because it is repeated; its meaning lies in what can be established behind it”. In other words, the danger is not merely in the person who makes an allegation, but in those who spread it, interpret it, accept it, embellish it, and eventually present it as established fact. Last month, eight prominent Ngwa sons and daughters from different parts…

Police in Sokoto state have foiled a planned Terrorists attack at Tsabre Village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto. According to Sokoto State Police Command, two rocket launchers and other items after a gun battle with the attackers. The incident was reported to occurred at about 1 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, when a large number of armed bandits reportedly entered the community and began shooting sporadically, apparently to cause panic among residents. The police said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa quickly mobilised tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit, after receiving…

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), the umbrella body that accommodates public servants have commenced a three-day warning strike over the failure of the federal government to address their lingering demands. The strike notice was contained in a circular issued on Thursday by Gbenga Olowoyo, national secretary of JNPSNC and general secretary of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), to the national presidents and general secretaries, state chairmen and secretaries of affiliate unions of the JNPSNC. In the circular entitled “Declaration of three day Warning Strike; action with immediate effect”, JNPSNC directed the unions to ensure total compliance…

The former minister of transportation and Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, says he will resign from office if Nigeria’s economy does not experience change within one year of an ADC administration. Amaechi made the statement on Wednesday as he added that he believes an ADC government would prioritise major sectors if elected in 2027. In his words: “If Nigeria does not begin to change, one year after we have come to office, come to me, I will resign,” the vice-presidential candidate said. “One year after? Yes, if Nigeria does not begin to change. I didn’t…

Jordan Wike, son of Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has denied allegation that he collected $2.1 million from Safwan Garba, a businessman, for a real estate business deal in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Jordan appeared before Sylvanus Oriji, the presiding judge at the FCT high court, on Wednesday as proceedings continued in the suit over the alleged business deal. The suit was filed by Garba, the first claimant, and his company, GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited (second claimant), after a failed real estate venture. Jordan is the sole defendant in the case. According to court…

My fellow Nigerians, Sixty-six years ago today, our flag was raised, for the first time, over a free and sovereign nation. Since then, we have journeyed together as one nation, bound by our collective trust in the great promise of Nigeria: that a country of our size, our bountiful resources, our cultural diversity and, above all, our extraordinary people can build a giant in Africa; that in this blessed and fertile land we can build a united, strong and prosperous nation; a land of regional authority and global consequence. Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has…

As Nigeria marks another Independence Day anniversary and welcomes a new month, I extend my warmest greetings, goodwill and best wishes to Nigerians at home and across the world. Nigeria is a nation of immense promise, vast potential and extraordinary people. Although our national journey has been marked by challenges, our story remains one of resilience, courage, perseverance and an unwavering determination to build a stronger, more prosperous and united nation. The Nigeria of our collective dreams cannot be built by government alone. It requires the patriotism, sacrifice, creativity, enterprise and active participation of every citizen. We all have a…

Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have reaffirmed their September 30, 2026, ultimatum to the Federal Government over the rising cost of petrol, the demand for a wage award and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The JNPSNC, made up of eight public sector unions, issued a three-day warning strike notice to the Federal Government, beginning October 2, should the government fail to slash the price of petrol to N500 per litre, announce a wage award and introduce other measures to cushion the crushing hardship in the country. Members of the JNPSNC…

Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has been featured in promotional material by an Indian hospital following his knee replacement surgery there. The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows Mr Abubakar receiving care at Krishna Shalby Hospital in Ahmedabad, India, including footage of him walking and exercising after the procedure. The hospital has also used images of the former Head of State and Vice President Kashim Shettima in posts promoting its services to international patients. In an Instagram post on Monday, the Indian Hospital said Mr Shettima visited the facility and met its management to discuss…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu says he is healthy and ready to work, dismissing insinuations of a health challenge following his extended working vacation in Europe. The president spoke shortly after arriving in Lagos on Tuesday from Paris, France, after spending four weeks on a working vacation. He was welcomed at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, by top government officials, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos; Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to the president; Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the House of Representatives; AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, governor of Kwara; and security chiefs, among others. Addressing State House correspondents…