Author: Candid Reporters

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti says his Government has made offers to buy back the moribund Star Paper Mill, Aba and revive the industry. Governor Alex Otti announced this on Thursday, 12 June at a grand civic reception organised in his honour by the Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) held at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. He noted how the once bubbling industry closed down and was bought over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) “I grew up here (Aba), I was born here, I knew how important Star Paper Mill was not just to Aba, not…

June 12 stands as more than just a date on the calendar — it is a powerful emblem of Nigeria’s enduring struggle for true Democracy. It recalls that Historic day in 1993 when Nigerians transcended ethnic, religious, and regional lines to VOTE in what remains the freest and fairest election in the Country’s HISTORY. The presumed winner, Chief M.K.O. Abiola, became a beacon of Hope for a united and progressive Nigeria. Though his mandate was tragically annulled, the democratic Spirit it awakened proved unstoppable, eventually ushering in civilian rule in 1999. Recognizing June 12 as Democracy Day is therefore not…

Air peace management has debunked claims of extortion by former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomole. The airline management said it didn’t sell tickets after the closure of check-in on that flight. The statement by Air Peace came after Oshiomole, who accused the airline of extorting passengers, said he joined other travellers to protest against the act. Air Peace, on Thursday, urged the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, to release the closed-circuit television, CCTV, coverage starting from the time , entered the airport. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to the deliberate falsehood being peddled by Senator…

As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians, celebrating the steady progress of democracy at both national and state levels. In a statement, Hon. Chinasa reflected on the significance of June 12, describing it as a reminder of the sacrifices made by heroes in the fight for freedom, equity, and the right to choose leaders. He emphasized that democracy encompasses not just voting, but also the dignity of being heard, equal opportunity, and leadership accountability. Highlighting Abia State’s progress under Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s transformative…

Former Minority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon Chijioke Chukwu has urged the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, RT. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to ignore selfish politicians asking him to declare future political ambitions when he is concentrating on building legacies and fulfilling his electoral promises to his constituents. Hon. Chukwu while reacting to the call by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the Deputy Speaker to declare his ambitions ahead of 2027 General Elections described the statement as uncharitable and a decoy to distract the Deputy Speaker from his efforts in repositioning the APC for…

Governor Alex  Otti of Abia state has  commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. Commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking at St. Joseph’s College (CKC), Asa Triangle, Aba, after he had stopped over and commissioned the projects at different points and junctions, Governor Otti described the projects as a celebration of new epoch in Abia State. Governor Otti said that the commissioning of the chains of interconnected…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, says he would have removed petrol subsidy and floated the naira if he was elected president. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Obi said he would have implemented the policies in a “gradual and organised” manner. The former Anambra governor said everybody knows that the “criminality and corruption” associated with the petrol subsidy regime had to end. Obi questioned the whereabouts of the funds saved from petrol subsidy since its removal, adding that the funds should have been investment in “critical infrastructure”. He said critical areas…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls in Abia State and across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid el Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message to the muslim community in Abia in particular and Nigeria in general, Governor Otti described Eid el Kabir festival as an important Islamic celebration that draws Muslims everywhere closer to Allah, and enjoined them to see this year’s celebration as an opportunity for reflection and renewal of their fath in Allah while embracing those noble virtues that can impact humanity positively. According to…

As part of activities marking the second anniversary of the Otti-led administration in Abia State, the wife of the Governor, Her Excellency Mrs. Priscilla Otti, visited the Afara Correctional Facility in Umuahia, where she led a humanitarian outreach and delivered a message of encouragement, redemption, and renewed purpose to the inmates. The visit underscored the administration’s belief in the dignity and potential of every Abia citizen, regardless of circumstance. It also reflected the broader vision of the Governor and his wife to ensure that even the most marginalized are not left behind in the development and compassion-driven governance taking root…

Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has rejected rumors indicating that he intends to depart from the All Progressives Congress (APC). In response to a recent article that alleged he referred to the APC as a party “desperate to hijack power,” Okorocha refuted having made such a remark. In a press release authored by his Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha characterized the report as a fabrication by individuals who feel threatened by his political clout. The former Governor questioned how he could possibly make such a claim about a party he was instrumental in founding—one that has maintained federal…