Author: Candid Reporters

The Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Speaking after the Birthday banquet organised for the Senator, Hon. Chinasa described Senator Abaribe as a steadfast and dedicated representative of Abia State and the Igbo people. He commended the senator for his exemplary leadership in legislation and his continued contributions to state and national affairs. Recognizing his unwavering commitment to governance and advocacy, Hon. Chinasa celebrated Senator Abaribe’s impact on the political landscape and wished him many more years of success…

The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, have faulted and expressed mixed feelings over the planned hike in electricity tariffs as made public by the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that the honourable Minister of Power in recent statement on the electricity tariff review has made NUEE raised eyebrows with many questioning if the Minister is taking over the work of National Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) which is statutorily saddled with the responsibility of Regulation. The acting General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Dominic Igwebike in a statement made public to newsmen expressed…

Barr. Taiwo Ugboaja, Akajiugo 1 of Etiti Nkpa has joined other well meaning Abians and Nigerians to celebrate Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe on his 70th birthday celebration. In a press statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, Barr. Taiwo applauded the conscious leadership style of Senator Abaribe. The statement reads; “I heartily join other Abians and Nigerians to celebrate this exemplary leader. “I really appreciate Senator Abaribe for his good representation at the National Assembly. “Senator Abaribe is a man of truth, he steadily speaks truth to power. At times when I remember his prowess, tenacity, courage and fearlessness, it…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, wishes to felicitate with the Senator Representing Abia South Senatorial District in the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Enyi Harcourt Abaribe on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Governor Otti is highly elated that Senator Abaribe is alive, strong and in good health to attain this milestone which is only possible through the Grace of God. According to the Governor “You have been a strong voice, doing it with courage and fearlessness; with unwavering commitment and candour, and above all, with conviction and consistency. I’m elated and convinced that this…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has opposed the federal government’s proposal to regularize electricity tariffs targeted at addressing disparities in the current billing system as well as encouraging investment in the power sector. In a swift reaction, NUEE faulted the move, asserting that the plan has met significant backlash from consumers and workers of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The Head, Information and Research of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comrade Ugboaja Joseph Emeka echoed these sentiment on Friday in Lagos He expressed frustration over the government’s lack of responsiveness to the challenges facing…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has presented 24 brand new Roxettes Utility Pick-Up Vans to the 24-House of Assembly members to aide their oversight functions. Speaking while presenting the key of the vans to the Speaker of the 8th State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, Governor Otti said the gesture is in fulfillment of the promise he made to the members to arm them with operational vehicles. “I promised that I was going to make available a truck for each of you for your over-sight functions.” The Governor while noting that the vans were locally produced, said…

Stakeholders and facilitators of the just concluded One-Day Sensitization Workshop on Restorative Justice in Abia state has emphasized that the sole objective of the partnering organizations is to positively permeate through the whole criminal justice system for the goal of having a paradigm shift in the justice system of Nigeria. The well attended workshop held in Umuahia, Abia State Capital on Friday was powered by the European Union and had the Prison Fellowship Nigeria, Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC) Programme, International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance(IDEA) as stakeholders and facilitators. The theme of the event was; “Fostering Justice,…

It was a harvest of political party members as thousands of stakeholders, ward chairmen and other faithful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Isialangwa South LGA joined Hon. Rowland Chinwendu Dennis to defect formally to the ruling Labour Party. Receiving the new members to the Labour Party fold at the formal reception ceremony in his honour, held at the Group Primary School, Umuoba Isialangwa South LGA, Governor Otti while welcoming them, described the Labour Party as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians and committed to good governance. “Honourable Ceaser Rowland, we are glad to have you join our party…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, marking a major shift in the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the judgment. We will carefully evaluate the situation and determine the next steps…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that the local government election conducted in Rivers state on October 5, 2024 as invalid, illegal, null and void. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that the All Peoples Party, APP won the local government area elections in Rivers State. The apex court on Friday held that the election was invalid because all conditions precedent billed to be implemented were jettisoned by Rivers State Electoral Commission. Specifically, Justice Jamilu Tukur who delivered the lead verdict held that the council poll was conducted in gross violation of section 150 of the Electoral Act 2022. A Federal High…