Author: Candid Reporters

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed state coordinators and collation officers for the conduct of its 2026 presidential primary. The APC said the officials would supervise the organisation of the direct primary across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The primary, according to the guidelines signed by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, and made available to journalists on Thursday, will be conducted in all the 8,809 wards across the country, with registered APC members expected to vote for their preferred presidential aspirant. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the APC adopted the direct mode of primary for the presidential contest.…

Frontline House of Representatives aspirant for Ikwuano, Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Mayor Lucky Obinwa Igbokwe, popularly known as Don Lulu, has urged his supporters to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding following the outcome of the party’s recently concluded primaries. Speaking shortly after the exercise, Mayor Igbokwe thanked supporters across the constituency for what he described as their overwhelming love, loyalty and commitment throughout the process. He encouraged party faithful not to lose hope, insisting that the situation remains under control. The APC chieftain reaffirmed his confidence in the…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering uninterrupted electricity across Abia State through strategic partnerships and bold reforms in the power sector. Governor Otti made this known while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer Jennifer Adighije, and her delegation during a high-level meeting in his office. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Otti described electricity as one of the most critical drivers of economic growth, industrial productivity, healthcare delivery, education, and overall quality of life, stressing that his administration prioritized stable power supply upon assumption…

Mascot Uzor Kalu, the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship aspirant for the 2027 election in Abia State has withdrawn from the party’s primary election race. The decision was contained in a statement signed by Mascot Uzor Kalu made public on Thursday. In the statement, Mascot said his withdrawal from the race is voluntary after wide consultations with family members, friends, and stakeholders. Read full statement below: VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL FROM ABIA APC GOVERNORSHIP RACE This is to formally announce to my supporters, party members, and the general public that, after wide consultations with family members, friends, and stakeholders, I have voluntarily…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, has withdrawn from the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Fubara announced his withdrawal from the contest in a statement he personally issued on Wednesday, noting that he stepped down out of conviction and sacrifice for the state to move forward in peace and unity. “Let it be clearly understood that I stepped aside from participating in the upcoming River’s state Gubernatorial election not out of weakness, fear, or surrender, but out of conviction and sacrifice so that Rivers State may move forward in peace and unity and I remain…

Kingsley Izuogu, a senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Abia State University Uturu, (ABSU) has been suspended by the University’s management on allegations bordering on extortion and harassment of students as well as forgery of one of his lower credentials. CANDID REPORTERS on Wednesday learnt that the Public Relations Officer, PRO of Abia State University, Chijioke Nwogu, confirmed the suspension of the Lecturer to newsmen. He was alleged to have charged money for his Hand Out materials and also demanded money to allow students pass the Courses he handled. But Izuogu has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying he…

Emmanuel Nwokonna, a native of Ofeme, Ohuhu Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State has joined the election race to represent his people in the Abia State House of Assembly. Emmanuel Nwokonna, has formally indicated interest in the race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), positioning himself as a fresh alternative ahead of the party’s internal contest. In campaign materials now circulating, Nwokonna described himself as the “winning choice” for PDP delegates, expressing confidence in his capacity to secure victory for the party in the general election. The House of Assembly hopeful, who holds a Bachelor’s…

Desmond Elliot has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Surulere 1 seat in the Lagos state house of assembly, alleging intimidation and political pressure against his supporters. Elliot, who currently represents Surulere 1 in the assembly, announced his withdrawal on Wednesday amid growing tension surrounding the APC primaries in the area. The lawmaker accused some party leaders in Surulere of creating an atmosphere of coercion and victimisation aimed at forcing party members to support a preferred aspirant. According to him, supporters of his re-election bid, including party loyalists and some local government officials, had been threatened with political…

Residents in Oyo State on Wednesday took to the streets over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state. In a video circulating on social media, the protesters were seen and heard chanting “Bring back our children,” “Bring back our teachers,” and “Free our children and teachers”. The protest is currently ongoing in Ogbomoso, where residents expressed frustration over rising insecurity and economic hardship, accusing the government of failing to protect lives and improve living conditions. Some could be seen bringing down billboards and banners of President Bola Tinubu. The protest followed the recent abduction of dozens of pupils…

Warm congratulations to Dr. Uchenna Rowland Onyeizu, PAg., on his advancement as a Professional Agrologist (PAg.), a remarkable professional milestone that further strengthens his outstanding contributions to agro-ecology, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and rural development. As the State Project Coordinator of the LIFE-ND Project in Abia State, Dr. Onyeizu has continued to provide visionary leadership in implementing transformative agricultural and livelihood programmes aimed at improving food security, empowering rural youths and women, and promoting sustainable community development. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Onyeizu is widely known for his deep passion and love for farming. As a proud rural farmer, he has…