Author: Candid Reporters

Nigeria’s athletes in the just concluded International Para Badminton Championship won a total of three gold, four silver and nine bronze medals as the Championship came to its climax on Sunday in Umuahia, Abia State capital. Abia’s Jeremiah Nnanna won a gold medal while Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, also won a gold medal in the women’s singles SL3, defeating Cameroon’s Danyele Mouafo. Similarly, another Nigerian, Mary Nathan, clinched a gold medal for Nigeria against Brazil’s Juscileia Silva in women’s singles WH1. Brazil topped the medal table with seven gold, three silver and five bronze. India clinched the second…

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Davido (David Adeleke) is set to headline Clifford University’s 6th Convocation Ceremony as the keynote speaker, bringing star power and inspiration to the graduating class. Known for his global musical acclaim and deep philanthropic roots, Davido’s presence marks a significant moment in the university’s history. Beyond entertainment, he has consistently championed youth empowerment and access to education in Nigeria. The new female hostel, named after Dr. Veronica Imade Adeleke, serves as a lasting tribute to his mother’s legacy and symbolizes the Adeleke family’s commitment to academic growth and student welfare. The project is backed by Davido’s father,…

The Abia Sustenance of Good Governance (ASGG), a pro-democracy group in the state has cautioned Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, member representing Bende federal Constituency against politicking with the peace and stability of Abia state. The group gave the caution during a world press conference in Umuahia, Abia state capital on Friday. Dannie Ubani, the leader of the group stated the position of the group following the recent political debate in the state which emanated from the recent commissioning of Port Harcourt Road and other Roads in Aba by President Bola Tinubu, represented by Minister Dave…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has cautioned the Deputy Speaker, House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu over election campaign statements to ‘take over the state in 2027’ as he also warned those planning to rig the 2027 election in the state to first write their will. Governor Otti made the statement while responding to questions fed by journalist, during the monthly media chat held at the government house on thursday. Hon. Benjamin Kalu represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia state, in the House of Representatives.   Governor Otti however welcomed Kalu’s decision to run for the office of…

Professor Joash Amupitan has been confirmed by the Senateas the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). The Senate confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote by the lawmakers and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by members of the Senate. Amupitan had arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators. He was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At about 12:50 p.m., the nominee was ushered into the Senate chamber by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar Lado, and was already seated…

The medical panel set up by the NMA President has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the illness of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The Nigerian Medical Association on Thursday said it had concluded the health assessment ordered by the court on the IPOB leader and found that Kanu is fit to stand trial. About two weeks ago, the trial judge, Justice James Omotosho, directed the association to independently assess Kanu’s health status following conflicting medical reports presented by the defence and the prosecution. Kanu is currently being prosecuted by…

Nigeria’s inflation rate eased by 2.1 percentage points to 18.02 percent in September 2025 from 20.12 percent in August 2025, representing the 6th consecutive monthly decline since April 2025. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this today in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report for September 2025. Food inflation also declined by 2.34 percentage points to 19.53 per cent in September from 21.87 per cent in August 2025.

Ben Murray-Bruce, former Bayelsa East Senator, has formally announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on his social media pages on Wednesday, the former senator claimed his decision was based on Tinubu’s economic direction and courage to implement “painful but necessary reforms.” “I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause, he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you that he is on the right track,” Murray-Bruce said. According to him,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) has suspended Amah Abraham Nnana of Abia state and Austine Nwachukwu of Imo State over alleged anti-party activities and attempts to sabotage the party’s forthcoming national convention. Both suspended members were the party’s chairmen in their state. The forum of PDP state chairmen announced the suspension at a meeting held on Tuesday at the party’s FCT secretariat in Abuja. According to SAHARA REPORTERS, the meeting, presided over by Acting Secretary Edward Percy Masha, accused the suspended chairmen of colluding with “external forces” allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt preparations for…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the governor joined the ruling APC alongside 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. This is coming barely 24 hours after the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah also joined the ruling party. Although details of the move remain sketchy, it was gathered that the governor and the lawmakers may be preparing to officially announce their defection to the APC in the coming days. Several federal and state lawmakers recently dumped opposition parties for the APC ahead of the 2027…