Author: Candid Reporters

The All Progressives Congress, APC has showed its electoral might by clinching 12 of the 16 legislative seats contested in Saturday’s bye-elections across 12 states of the country. According to the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the APC won all seats on offer in the bye-polls in Ogun, Edo, Niger, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Adamawa and Kogi. It shared the two seats in Kano with the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP but had no answer to the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra; and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo. As it is, the APC…

The Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa has praised the women of Uzuakoli, describing them as “highly revered pillars of peace and progress.” The Abia State Governor’s aide made this declaration while speaking as Special Guest of Honour during the grand finale of 2025 Uzuakoli Women’s August Conference, which took place recently, at the playground of Uzuakoli Practicing School. Represented by Dr Okechukwu Ezeala alongside Hon Ebenezar Chukwuemeka Kanu, Hon Chinasa appreciated the women for their God given role as home and community builders, encouraging them to remain prayerful and supportive of the administration of Governor…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased to 21.88% in July 2025 compared to the June 2025 rate of 22.22%. The latest inflation rate data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The July 2025 inflation rate showed a decrease of 0.34% compared to the June 2025 headline inflation rate. The food inflation rate in July 2025 was 22.74% on a year-on-year basis. This was 16.79% points lower compared to the rate recorded in July 2024 (39.53%). NBS disclosed that the decline in the annual food inflation figure is technically due to the change in the base year. The data…

On this special day, I celebrate not just your birth, but the incredible man you are — a special breed, a brother, and a true embodiment of grace, wisdom, and strength. Your presence as well as your contributions towards the sustenance of the “Ogah Legacy” are worthwhile. You have carried our dynasty with honor, humility, and a heart full of compassion, touching lives with your generosity and unwavering commitment to excellence. You are amazing. Therefore on your special day, I pray that your journey ahead be filled with continued success, divine favour, and boundless joy. May your days be long,…

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led 2-0 just after half-time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Micky van de Ven gave last season’s Europa League winners the lead on 39 minutes and Cristian Romero got their second goal three minutes into the second half. However,…

Former Italy striker Alessandro Altobelli has advised Inter Milan to do everything possible to sign Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman this summer. The Nigerian international, who has been heavily linked with a move to a Serie A club, has expressed his desire to play for Inter Milan. However, the two clubs still need to reach an agreement. Inter Milan have informed Atalanta that they are willing to offer €45 million to buy out the final two years of the 2024 African Ballon d’Or winner’s contract. But La Dea are holding out for more, demanding at least €50 million. Reacting to…

The US state department has approved a potential sale of ammunition, precision bombs and precision rockets to Nigeria for an estimated cost of $346 million. In a statement on Wednesday, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Nigeria requested to buy 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs, 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups, 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II, high-explosive warhead, and MK66-4 rocket motor, among others. Non-major defence equipment items in the package include FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes, bomb components, impulse cartridges, high-explosive and practice rockets, integration support and test equipment, as well as US government and contractor technical,…

US President Donald Trump has promised “very severe consequences” for Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine. Both leaders are set to have a meeting on Friday. It is the first direct talk between both leaders since Trump’s return to the White House in January.While it is unclear what the demands or negotiations would be, Trump said the meeting would be a moment to feel out Putin’s parameters for ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on Wednesday in Washington, Trump warned “there will be consequences” if expectations were not met.Asked if that meant…

Amnesty International on Wednesday announced the launch of its report on the security crisis in the South-East, blaming the former President Muhammadu Buhari regime’s brutal crackdown. In a statement, the human rights organisation announced the launch of its latest report on the “horrific” security crisis in the South-East that claimed the lives of “thousands and led to the enforced disappearance and displacement of hundreds of people”. Amnesty International further blamed the Buhari-led government for its brutal clampdown on pro-Biafra protesters in 2015, escalating the crisis and bloodshed in the South-East. Amnesty International said:“Assassinations of prominent personalities and attacks on highways,…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has ruled out the possibility of any political figure, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, defeating Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on National TV, Bwala dismissed recent calls for Jonathan to contest, describing them as a ploy to damage the former president’s post-office reputation. He argued that the political landscape in southern Nigeria — Jonathan’s home region — has largely aligned with Tinubu, pointing to the support of several governors. He also questioned the sincerity of northern politicians urging Jonathan to run, noting that some…