Author: Candid Reporters

The senate has asked Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), to halt the demolitions in the nation’s capital. The decision of the upper legislative chamber was sequel to a motion sponsored by Ireti Kingibe, senator representing FCT. In recent months, the federal capital development authority (FCDA), under the leadership of Wike, has intensified the demolition of “illegally” constructed estates and shanties in the FCT. The minister had said some of the shanties posed threats to the security of the nation’s capital. The red chamber also resolved to set up an ad hoc committee led by Barau Jibrin,…

Further publication or sale of Dele Farotimi’s book, ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ has been restrained by an interim order issued by court in Oyo. Adebayo Adenipekun, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) with Afe Babalola & Co, filed the suit marked I/1442/2024 on Monday. Farotimi and Dele Farotimi Publishers were listed as the first and second defendants. M.A. Adegbola, the presiding judge, restrained the defendants and their republishers, including Amazon Online Bookstore, Rovingheights Bookstore, Booksellers Bookstore, Jazzhole Lagos Bookstore, Glendora Bookshop, Quintessence Lagos Bookstore, and Patabah Books Limited, from further publishing and selling the book. The judge also…

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) Abia State has on Thursday,12 December,2024, condemned the unprofessional manner exhibited by a team of security agents led by an officer from FCID Mr Francise Atama on a failed attempt to abduct its Chairman Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, Anipr from his Office in Umuahia the Abia State Capital. The condemination comes as officers from Federal Criminal Investigation Department Abuja attempted arresting the blogger at OMPAN State Headquarters at Eket Street Umuahia on a disguise that they brought a media job for the organization to publish for them. In a statement signed by…

The Executive Chairman of Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Engr. Chinedu Ewereuzo has charged members of the Association of Professional Photographers, Abia State (APPAS) on the need to mprove themselves in their profession. The council boss gave the advice on Tuesday during this year’s Photo Festival held at Belgonia Event Center, Lagos Street by Calabar Road, Umuahia. He further charged them to make professionalism their watch word as well as believing in themselves because photography is a noble profession. Engr. Ewereuzo stated that his life journey started as a photographer not minding that people don’t believe him because of…

The House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading, a Bill seeking to amend the National Eye centre Act, 2004, to provide for the establishment of more specialist eye care centres. The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Hon. Babajimi Benson and 5 other lawmakers. Leading the debate on its general principles, Kalu noted that the bill seeks to enhance access to qualitative eye care services across the six geo-political zones of the nation. According to him, the proposed amendments seek to address the…

Ex-Minister And President Of Masters Energy Group, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, Congratulates all the Newly Appointed Members Of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). “It is with great delight that I congratulate all the newly appointed board members of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), ranging from the chairman and my amiable brothers, Hon. Emeka Wogu, the managing director, Hon. Mark Okoye, the executive Director for Finance, Rt.Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka and other distinguished members of the commission. This appointment is not just a call to serve but also a testament to the unwavering dedication, sagacity and unflinching commitment of the…

His Excellency the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent out his warm felicitations to an illustrious Abia son and founder of Gregory University, Prof. Greg Ibeh on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Otti described Prof. Ibeh as an illustrious Abia son who has contributed immensely to the development of Abia state, and made reference to his love for education and community development which necessitated the establishment of Gregory University Uturu which has impacted the Ururu Community in particular and Abia in general positively. Governor Otti expressed gratitude to God for preserving…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, remanded the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending hearing of his bail application. Maryann Anenih, the trial judge, adjourned the N110 billion alleged money laundering case to January 29 and 30; and February 25 and 27. Earlier, the trial judge declined Bello’s bail request on the basis that the application was filed prematurely. Anenih averred that the bail application was filed before the ex-governor was taken into custody. Anenih said the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2025 provide that bail applications could be…

“It is with immense joy that I join distinguished friends, family and allies across the globe to celebrate a beloved brother and pathfinder, Prof. Greg I.Ibe, founder/pioneer proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, as he completes another circle today being his born day remembrance. “Like a lamp on a hill-top, Prof Ibe has continued to shine beyond boundaries as an inspiration to many, and on this auspicious day, we collectively celebrate this great and illustrious son of ours whose legacy in the educational sector stands tall as an example of excellence. “Therefore, on behalf of my family and supporters,…

In a remarkable celebration of dedication and impact, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa was honored as the Rapid Personality of the Year on Youth Empowerment by the Rapid Broadcasting Network (RBN). The prestigious event took place at the network’s Umuahia Broadcasting House on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mr. Onyebuchi Ogbonna, Marketing Manager of RBN, presented the award to Chief Chinasa, commending him for his enduring commitment to youth development and empowerment. Describing Chief Chinasa as a figure whose “tentacles of goodwill” are recognized both locally and globally, Mr. Ogbonna emphasized that the award was a testament to Chief Chinasa’s ongoing efforts…