Author: Candid Reporters

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing their failure to meet key regulatory requirements for continued operations. The apex bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali. The revocation, which took effect from July 1, 2026, followed the approval of the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. According to the statement, the action was taken in line with the powers conferred on the CBN under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020. “The…

The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers has suspended its indefinite strike action following a review of the state’s security situation. The development was announced on Wednesday in a statement jointly signed by the state NUT Chairman, Hassan Fatai, and the union’s Secretary, Olukayode Salami. The teachers had embarked on the strike in response to concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomosho in Orire Local Government Area of the state, citing the need for improved security measures in schools across the state. According to the union, the decision to suspend the strike came after consultations and…

The Abia State Labour Party Chairman, Peter Azubuike has expressed optimism that the Labour party will have a landslide victory before 2pm election day in the coming 2027 general election in Abia State. Azubuike expressed the party’s optimism during a press briefing in Umuahia on Monday. While commending the governance impact of Governor Alex Otti, Azuuike boosted that the love from Abians is an added confidence to maintain Labour party dominance in Abia. “So today I will tell you that if elections were to be conducted today, before 2 p.m, we would have won our elections. We can take that…

The National Director of the CityBoy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, has extended warm birthday felicitations to renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, media proprietor, and Abia State Director of the CityBoy Movement, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), describing him as a visionary leader whose life continues to inspire hope, service, and transformational leadership. In a statement issued on behalf of the National Directorate and the entire CityBoy Movement family, Hon. Shoga praised Mayor Igbokwe’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, humanitarian service, and national development, noting that his contributions have positively impacted countless individuals and communities across Nigeria. He commended Mayor Igbokwe’s exceptional…

Today, friends, associates, admirers and countless beneficiaries across Nigeria join in celebrating an extraordinary leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur and nation-builder, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, fondly known as Don Lulu, as he marks another remarkable year of a life dedicated to service, innovation and humanity. Mayor Lucky Igbokwe has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s most impactful private-sector leaders whose influence transcends business, politics, entertainment, media and community development. His unwavering commitment to improving lives has earned him admiration across the country and beyond. Through the Don Lulu Foundation, he has become a beacon of hope to thousands of Nigerians by providing scholarships,…

Ohuhu Welfare Union, Lagos branch has extended their birthday felicitation message to Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, Also known as Don Lulu. In a felicitation message made available to newsmen, the association applauded the impact he has made in Ohuhu community which he they said he has demonstrated through selfless service to the people of his community. Read full statement below 👇 Date: June 26, 2026 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND APPRECIATION MESSAGE To:Mayor Lucky IgbokweAlias: Don LuluUmuawa, Ohuhu, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State Your Esteemed Mayor, On behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire membership of the Ohuhu Welfare Union, Lagos Branch,…

The Senate has passed a Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a major step in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising the country’s policing structure to address worsening insecurity. The passage followed a rigorous clause-by-clause consideration of the bill and came after more than two-thirds of senators voted in support through a manual voting process conducted on the floor of the chamber. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday announced the passage of the legislation after lawmakers overwhelmingly backed the proposal during plenary. The upper chamber approved the bill after considering the report of the Senate Committee on…

The Abia State government has stated that all motorcycles previously impounded over the ban on operations in unapproved areas may be reclaimed free of charge after forty-eight (48) hours, subject to verification and documentation requirements. The Abia government also gave more clarity on the recent ban on motorcycle operations popularly known as Okada in Aba, Umuahia and Ohafia metropolis. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that Governor Alex Otti on Sunday approved the ban for public safety. The latest development was made public in a press release made available on Tuesday. The Abia government appealed to residents, transport operators, community leaders, and members…

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). The court ordered that Sowore will be at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Mohammed Umar, the presiding judge, made the order on Monday after dismissing an application by Sowore seeking the judge’s recusal from the case on grounds of alleged bias. The judge subsequently adjourned hearing on the motion for stay of execution, as filed by Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, Sowore’s new counsel, to June 24. In a brief ruling,…

Forty two South African nationals have been deported from Ireland back to Johannesburg. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, the deportees were reported to be living in Ireland illegally, they arrived in a chartered flight on Friday. Two of the individuals included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. The deportees included nine men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, addressed the situation, noting…