Author: Candid Reporters

WHO IS CHIEF JUDE OKECHUKWU UDEACHARA? Chief Jude Okechukwu Udeachara is a native of Amokwe-Achara, Uturu in Isuikwuato LGA of Abia State. He was born in 1964 in Otukpo, Benue State, to late Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus and Mary Udeachara. He is the first of seven surviving children. A devout Catholic baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Otukpo and confirmed at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Uturu in 1973, Chief Udeachara is known for his deep faith and daily devotion. EDUCATIONHe attended Achara Central Primary School, Uturu and Immaculate Conception Seminary, Ahiaeke, Umuahia for his secondary education. He obtained a B.Sc…

Abia state chapter of Labour Party has released the full list of Campaign Advisory Council released on Monday. Inauguration is scheduled for Sunday Nov 1, 2026, 12 noon at Umuahia Township Stadium. *Key details: Notable names in the Council: Full members by LGA:* Chairman: Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu (former Deputy Gov & Speaker) 1. Aba North 2. Aba South 3. Arochukwu 4. Bende 5. Ikwuano 6. Isialangwa North 7. Isialangwa South 8. Isuikwuato 9. Obingwa 10. Ohafia 11. Osisioma 12. Ugwunagbo 13. Ukwa East 14. Ukwa West 15. Umuahia North 16. Umuahia South 17. Umunneochi

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with an illustrious Abia statesman and former Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ebitu Okoh Ukiwe, GCON on the occasion of his 86th birthday. In a goodwill birthday message, Governor Otti extolled the revered statesman, describing him as a distinguished Nigerian with sound character and a proven track record of excellence. According to the Governor: “It is a thing of joy to celebrate a father figure; a distinguished Nigerian statesman and an accomplished military professional with sound character and a proven track record of excellence. Ochiagha Ebitu Okoh…

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia State Chapter, has congratulated its patron and Executive Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area, Hon Smart Ihuoma, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message endorsed by the state chairman, Hon Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr, the association described Hon. Ihuoma as a committed public servant, a dependable leader, and a worthy patron whose contributions to grassroots development and community advancement are commendable. OMPAN noted that his leadership and dedication to the service of the people reflect a strong commitment to good governance and the overall development of Umuahia…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied asking Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to stop sending money to their relatives in Nigeria, saying his remarks were aimed at addressing the economic conditions forcing millions to depend on financial support from abroad. Obi made the clarification in a statement titled “My Message Has Been Twisted,” posted on his X handle on Tuesday, accusing political opponents of misrepresenting his position on diaspora remittances. The former Anambra State governor said he appreciated Nigerians abroad for supporting their families despite the sacrifices involved, stressing that he never…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and one civilian in Imo State. The incident occurred near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area in Imo State on October 1, 2026. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the suspects were apprehended during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted at different locations in Rivers and Abia states. However, in the course of the operation, three other suspects escaped with varying degrees of injury. Security sources disclosed that the operations were carried out between…

Abia State government has granted Presco Plc permission to commence palm oil production, with a target of creating 5,000 jobs. Presco, the agro-industrial company saddled with the responsibility will have its operation involved in the rehabilitation of Ulonna Farm Settlement in Umuahia and the development of additional palm plantations in Ozuitem and other parts of the state. Governor, Alex Otti of Abia State announced this during a meeting with a delegation of the firm led by its chairman, Rashid Sarumi, at the Government House, Umuahia, the state capital. Governor Otti assured the company that his administration would facilitate access to…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has assented to four bills passed by the Abia State House of Assembly. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that The four bills signed into law are the Abia State University Amendment Law No. 4 of 2026, Abia State Restorative Justice Law No. 8 of 2026, Abia State Criminal Law No. 7 of 2026 and Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law No. 6 of 2026. Governor Otti signed the bills at the Government House in Umuahia on Monday, October 19, 2026, where he emphasized the importance of regularly reviewing legislation to ensure that laws remain relevant…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commiserated with the family of his late friend, brother and former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, whose death was announced earlier today, Monday, October 19, 2026. In a condolence message, Governor Otti described Dr. Uduaghan’s death as painful and devastating. Recalling the life and times of the former Governor, Dr. Otti described him as an accomplished medical doctor, a statesman and an illustrious son of Delta State who contributed immensely to the development and progress of Delta State in particular and Nigeria in general.…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of an illustrious Abian and the APGA governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, OFR. Governor Otti is saddened by the news of Prof. Ibe’s passing, given his continued impact in education and research in the country in general and Abia State in particular. The Abia Chief Executive, like numerous other well-wishers, had prayed and hoped that the respected administrator and philantropost would overcome the sickness he battled for some time. Unfortunately, he couldn’t. We cannot…