Author: Candid Reporters

Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve. Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The ex-Anambra governor dated Okonkwo to publicly release every alleged damaging piece of information he claims to have against him. Obi made the vow during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stating that his lawsuit against Okonkwo was not intended to silence him but to…

Yakumbur Donald, the International Fund for Agriculture(IFAD) Agrifood Systems Consultant has expressed satisfaction on the evaluation of the Nutrition Study Follow-up in Abia State. Yakumbur and his team on Wednesday began a Nutrition Study Follow-up assessment tour in Abia State, connecting with the Abia Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger-Delta LIFE-ND office in Umuahia said, with what his team have seen in Abia during the tour, reflects what was provided for the nutrition study follow-up. “We’re satisfied with what we have seen on ground and what we have seen in the state coordinating office of Abia LIFE-ND. What we have seen…

The Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA), the agency saddles with the responsibility of urban development and planning in Aba has demolished a Four-storey building over structural defect. In a press release on Wednesday signed by Arc. Uche Ukeje, the Director General of Greater Aba Development Authority, it holds that inspection on the building revealed extensive cracks around the building’s foundation, indicating that the foundation has been seriously compromised. Read full press statement below 👇 The Building Control Unit, Engineering Department, and Town Planning Department of the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) have responded swiftly to a report of a visible…

The Abia State Government has announced that it will soon flag off the Pocket Layout Housing Scheme, an initiative designed to provide functional and affordable housing for residents across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He noted that the procurement process for the project has reached an advanced stage. Bids from prospective contractors have been opened, and the list of successful bidders is expected within one week. “Let me also inform you that the Pocket Layout…

An APC Assistant Publicity Secretary, who is also said to be the Director of Media for the Eric Opah Campaign Organisation, Mr. Eric Dwyse Ikwuagwu, has made it a daily pastime to publish and circulate FAKE news about Abia State. He does this with reckless audacity, without any regard for the panic, confusion, and reputational damage it causes. How does one wake up and deliberately mislead the public about the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor for ABSU, when there is absolutely no such development? Is ABSU — a citadel of learning with decades of academic excellence — now so…

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians it says are among foreign nationals facing deportation over criminal convictions. Although the names and photographs have been released, US authorities did not indicate when the affected Nigerians would be deported. The US immigration authorities said the move forms part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, noting that those listed had been convicted of serious crimes. However, the agency did not provide details of the offences committed by each individual or a timeline for their removal. The statement read, “The U.S. Department of Homeland…

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has ordered the remand of the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, in the Kuje Correctional Centre. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that  that the decision was taken on Thursday when the court heard the alleged corruption charges against Umar. Justice Peter Kekemeke issued the remand order after the federal government arraigned the former CCT boss on four counts of corruption. According to the federal government, its investigations revealed that the defendant abused his official position by conferring an undue advantage on himself while he served as head of the tribunal. It…

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Wednesday directed security personnel engaged in counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations not to hesitate in confronting armed criminals, warning that any operative who fails to act under the guise of awaiting orders would be treated as aiding the enemy. Speaking in Sokoto during the commissioning of security assets procured by the Sokoto State Government, the minister stressed that troops must take decisive action against terrorists and bandits whenever the situation demands. “Once you are deployed, do not wait for any order from anybody to shoot any bandit or any terrorist,” he said.…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is set to officially commission the Ogbo Smart School located at Ub⁠a⁠ka‍la, Umuah⁠ia South Local Government Area of Abia State. In a press release by Prince Okey Kanu, Abia Commissioner for Information on Monday, he stated that Governor Alex Otti will be joined by Honourable Minister of Educ‍ation, Dr. Mar‍uf Tunji A‌lausa for the commissioning. Th‍e commissioni‌ng cere‌m‌ony w‌il⁠l be held on Tuesday‍, J‌u⁠ly 7,‍ 2026, by 8:00 a.m. ‌Prince Okey Kanu added that the Abia State Government continues to demons‍trate its comm‌itment to providing world-class educational infrastructu‌re and advancing⁠ q‍uality edu⁠cation t‍hrough innovation⁠…

Kelechi Anosike, Abia the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has boosted that the PDP is the strongest political party in Abia State and if elected into office in the 2027 election, he will change the narratives of governance in Abia state. Anosike made the statement during a media briefing in Umuahia on Thursday. The press briefing also had Abraham Amah, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia State, Enyinnaya Appolos, Vice Chairman for the Abia South Senatorial Zone and other party stakeholders. He denied any alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…