Author: Candid Reporters

The Biafra nation crusader, Simon Ekpa, has approached a Finnish court to appeal his terrorism conviction and sentence. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that the Finnish prosecutor handling his case is, however, demanding a longer prison sentence, arguing that the six-year jail term is not enough for terrorism charges. The Finnish court of appeal is set to hear the appeal in the next three weeks. In November 2024, Ekpa was arrested by law enforcement in Finland. He was later charged to court for inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. In September 2025, the Päijät-Häme district court in Finland sentenced Ekpa…

The family of late Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, mni, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formerly announced the demise of their father and brother. Recalled that CANDID REPORTERS report the demise on Thursday. Read family statement 👇 “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Mark Ugboaja Family announces the passing of our beloved brother, father, and uncle, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, mni, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). “He passed away on August 22, 2026. “We mourn the loss of a devoted father, a loving brother, a cherished uncle, a committed labour leader, and a…

Emmanuel Ugboaja, Nigeria Labour Congress NLC General Secretary is dead. The development was disclosed in a letter from the late General Secretary’s family to members of the NLC National Executive Council, NEC. The letter was made public by NLC President, Joe Ajaero,

SDM intelligent report revealed that no fewer than 1,142 people were reported dead across 1,713 kidnap and kidnap-related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, and a total of N7.8 billion in ransom paid. According to the report released on Thursday, titled ‘The capture of the kidnap economy,’ the country recorded no fewer than 7,825 abductions with 895 civilians killed across all incidents stated. This figure, according to the report, It noted that during this timeframe, the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad faction of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group collected 90% of this ransom. “Nigeria’s kidnap industry has undergone…

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football. The latest debacle was the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup for the first time. CANDID REPORTERS learnt that the board had been badgered by security agents, as it came under scrutiny over the (mis)management of funds released by the Federal Government for the national football teams. The Department of State Services, DSS, joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over the…

The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, to substantiate a claim he made during a speech at the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, conference in Port Harcourt. VeryDarkMan on Tuesday served as a panelist at the 66th Annual General Conference of the NBA, where he made allegations against officers of the NPF. He alleged that police officers manning checkpoints along major highways in the country relay information to kidnappers and bandits regarding the identities and movements of travellers. According to the activist, the actions of the officers have been facilitating abductions for…

The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, Niger-Delta LIFE-ND in Abia state has joined the international agro community to celebrate the International Year of The Woman Farmer (IYWF), an event declared by the United Nations (UN) to spotlight the essential roles women play across the agrifood systems around the world. To support the UN stands that women in the agro sector are often unrecognized, the Abia LIFE-ND celebrated the women in agri-food business in Abia state in a grand style. The event was celebrated on Friday in Umuahia, Abia state Capital. The event had women who have excelled in agri-business and starters…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent warm birthday felicitations to the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Prof. Azubuike Onyebuchi, on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Otti described Prof. Onyebuchi as an illustrious Abian, an accomplished Medical Doctor, Academic,and a thoroughbred professional who has distinguished himself in the field of medical practice. He expressed joy that God has sustained him to celebrate yet another birthday in good health. The Abia Chief Executive specifically applauded Prof. Onyebuchi for the great impact he has made since his…

Omoyele Sowore, popular Nigerian activist, has criticised Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, over the latter’s recent outing with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, visited Wike at his residence in Abuja on Thursday. In a 16-second video currently making the rounds on social media, Davido was captured having a light conversation with Wike about the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Reacting, Sowore described them as political hustlers, wondering why the singer was “genuflecting before Nyesom Wike” despite the killing of Osun residents during the election period.…

Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo, has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for publishing the name of Hope Uzodimma, Imo governor, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Imo west senatorial district ahead of the 2027 poll. Other respondents in the suit are Uzodimma and APC. The originating summons was filed on August 13, 2026 at the federal high court in Abuja by O.J. Aboje, counsel to Okorocha. Okorocha was governor of Imo state from 2011 to 2019 and senator from 2019 to 2023. He contested the APC senatorial district ticket with Uzodimma in…