Author: Candid Reporters

The Online Media Publishers Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Abia Chapter, has felicitated with its erstwhile chairman, Mazi Ugochukwu Nwankwo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a message endorsed by the Chairman of the association in the state, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, anipr, described Nwankwo who also doubles as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees as a visionary leader, seasoned media practitioner, and a pillar of unity whose contributions have continued to strengthen the association. The statement noted that during his tenure as chairman, Nwankwo demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and an unshaken commitment to the growth and professionalism of…

Former Abia State House of Assembly member, Hon. Chukwudi Apugo has decamped from the African Democratic Party (ADC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Apugo made the declaration on Sunday at Nkata Ibeku, Umuahia Abia State during the visit of the Abia State APC party stakeholders and executives who came on a mission to convince him to join the APC. The event was witnessed by some Abia APC Chieftains and supporters of Hon. Chukwudi Apugo. The Abia APC Chairman, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, Emma Trumps Eke, DG Benjamin Kalu Foundation and Chief Charles Ogbonna led the APC executives to the…

Chijioke Chukwu’s emergence as the Abia State Chairman of APC was exciting to me, for two reasons. One, he is my brother and friend. Secondly and the most important, I know his capacity and can predict that his leadership will be calamitous for the APC in Abia, thus giving us some advantage. You can see why I am happy. I’m not surprised that he has got off on the wrong foot. I knew it would happen, though it’s happening quite too early. Before his emergence as a House of Assembly member a few years ago, Mr. Chukwu was ready to…

The Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Abia State, Bende Federal Constituency, and Nigeria at large on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Hon. Chinasa described Eid-el-Fitr as a significant period that symbolizes spiritual renewal, sacrifice, discipline, and devotion to Allah. He noted that the successful completion of Ramadan reflects the strength of faith and commitment among Muslim faithful, emphasizing that the values of compassion, generosity, and selflessness demonstrated during the fasting…

Media consumers and online readers are set to welcome a new voice in the digital media space as ConsortNews, a fresh news blog committed to credible and balanced reporting, officially launches tomorrow, Friday March 20th. The platform, which carries the slogan “Your Source for Unbiased News,” promises to deliver timely, factual, and well-researched reports across politics, society, business, and other issues shaping public discourse. According to the founders, ConsortNews was created to provide readers with reliable information free from bias, misinformation, and sensationalism—an approach aimed at rebuilding trust in online journalism. As anticipation grows ahead of its debut, many observers…

Over time, an Ohafia born social commentator, writing under the pen name – ‘People of Abia’ has become notorious for almost always hiding under the guise of social commentary to blackmail unsuspecting Abians and Nigerians for reasons which may not be far from pecuniary. Most recently, the serial blackmailer took to his Instagram account to churn out half baked lies, unfounded information and distorted facts about the Federal Medical Center Umuahia. Ordinarily such baseless articles laced with overt misinformation could have been ignored which I am sure that is what the management of FMC Umuahia has already done, but as…

The Abia State Chapter of Labour Party has reacted to the statement made by Senator Orji Uzor kalu , senator representing Abia North in the red chambers. CANDID REPORTERS recalled that on Friday, Senator Kalu while addressing party members and supporters in his home town at Igbere made statements faulting governance in Abia led by Governor Alex Otti. In a press release made available to news men on Tuesday by Abia Labour Party, titled: “Threat of Thuggery and Violence: Senator Kalu’s Era of Terror is Over” , Abia Labour Party said “Senator Orji Uzor kalu lied and sounded very angry,…

Joseph Kent a senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, said in his resignation letter to President Donald Trump. Kent — a former member of the Green Beret special forces who served multiple combat tours — said “Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and…

In a representative democracy, the integrity of the legislature depends entirely on the integrity of its members. When questions arise regarding the accuracy of a public official’s historical declarations—such as those made on a Law School admission form—the issue transcends mere clerical error; it touches upon the fundamental requirements for holding high office. ​ The Legal and Ethical Mandate ​For a Deputy Speaker or any high-ranking lawmaker, the law is not just a profession but a daily practice. Advocacy for prosecution and resignation in the face of “false declaration” allegations generally rests on three pillars: Constitutional Compliance : Most democratic…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti has sent his warm felicitations to mothers across the state on the occasion of this year’s Mother’s Day Celebration, describing it as yet another special day to join mother’s in solidarity as they celebrate Mother’s Day. In a message of goodwill to Abia mothers, Governor Otti described mothers as a Special gift to humanity, and explained that there are too many beautiful virtues which make mothers special. In his words “Today is yet another beautiful and blessed day to celebrate mothers across the state, because of what they represent in…