Author: Candid Reporters

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration was interested in partnering with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in various economic areas to develop Abia. He stated this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Bui Quoc Hung who paid him a visit at his country home in Umuehim, Nvosi. Mr Otti said there were many sectors in Abia in which his administration could partner with Vietnam for mutual benefits. “We are very happy to have you in Abia. We will be very happy to work with you. I see a lot…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has demanded the release of all detained Electricity Workers and threatens national shutdown in power supply as they express shock over the level of gangsterism and unprofessional behavior exhibited by the Nigeria Military as they took over the Corporate Headquarters of Ikeja Electric and its Oshodi Business Unit. Some Military Personnel from NAF Ikeja Base had invaded the Corporate Headquarters and Oshodi Business Unit Offices of Ikeja Electric on Friday morning. NUEE revealed that the Military got provoked because they were disconnected from the source by the company for non-payment of their huge…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is set to lead a team from ABTAN Energy Ltd. to meet with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to revive the capped oil wells in his state. The oil wells in Abia have been dormant for over two decades, since 2001. Mr Otti disclosed this on Tuesday, 4 March, when he met with the leadership of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), led by the Chairperson, Wole Ogunsanya, who came to brief him on the progress of the SPV between PETAN and the…

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct has recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. The Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, faulted Senator Natasha for total violation of Senate rules. According to the committee’s recommendation read on Thursday by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, Senator Natasha’s suspension will take effect from March 6, 2025. It also recommended that her office will be locked, and she will be barred from accessing the National Assembly premises during the suspension period while her salaries and those of her legislative aides will be withdrawn. The…

The senate committee on ethics and privileges, headed by Neda Imaseun has dismissed the petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan tendered a sexual harassment petition against Akpabio on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. The committee rejected the petition, citing breaches of due process and legal limitations. Imaseun, chairman of the committee, said Akpoti-Uduaghan personally signed the petition instead of securing another person’s endorsement, making the document legally defective and invalid. Imasuen, a Labour Party (LP) lawmaker, said the petition was “dead on arrival” because it violates “order…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), to appear before it within 48 hours regarding the conduct of the 2024 local government elections. During Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the House warned that failure to comply with the summons would result in the issuance of an arrest warrant against the RSIEC Chairman. The Assembly also resolved to formally request Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit the names of all commissioners who were not screened by the Amaewhule-led Assembly. RSIEC, on Wednesday, scheduled August 9,…

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa has expressed gratitude over his return as the State’s number three man. He made this known on Monday while speaking on the floor of the Assembly. Mudashiru Obasa, Monday, returned as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following Mojisola Meranda’s resignation from the position. Obasa who was earlier removed made the dramatic comeback that also saw Meranda return to her former position as Deputy Speaker. Obasa commended former Osun State Governor, Bisi Akande; and former Ogun State governor Olusegun Osoba. He also praised the leaders of the Governance Advisory…

Mojisola Meranda has stepped down as the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly Meranda resigned after a meeting with Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former speaker, Cornelius Ojelabi, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Lawal Pedro, the attorney-general of Lagos state. Meranda said she resigned to protect the state assembly, adding that she is not a quitter. She added that she remained committed to serving her constituency, Apapa 1, and described her brief tenure as historic, having been the first female speaker of the Lagos assembly. “I will never stray from the well-established path of honor and dignity…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to present the 2025 budget. The lawmakers made the demand during Monday’s plenary session. Security was heightened at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters as the House held its sitting. Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule announced the notice for the session earlier on Monday morning. Meanwhile, Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed concerns over a potential impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which recognized the 27 lawmakers loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that the apex court’s verdict significantly altered the political…

Chief Taiwo Ugboaja Esq, the Akajiugo 1 of Etiti Nkpa has commended Governor Alex Otti of Abia State for prioritizing the purchase of made in Nigeria vehicles for government officials in the state. Governor Otti had recently purchased and handed over 24 brand new Roxettes Utility Pick-Up Vans to the 24-House of Assembly Members to aide their oversight functions. The governor had during the inception of his administration purchased locally made Innoson Vehicles for other government officials to aide their movement in running their various ministries. Governor Otti had presented the keys of the vans to the Speaker of the…