Author: Candid Reporters

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised to grill former militant warlord, Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, over naira abuse. The anti-graft agency made this known in a post on 𝕏 on Monday morning. In the post, the EFCC wrote: “Nobody is above the law. Tompolo will have questions to answer!” CANDID REPORTERS that public scrutiny had hit the EFCC following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Tompolo—at his birthday celebration, while Naira notes were sprayed in violation of Nigerian currency laws. The video, posted on Sunday by user Harrison A, who tweets as @harreceipts on X.com, shows…

In vibrant display of international diplomacy and strategic engagement, Abia State made a bold statement at the Europe Day 2025 Reception held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The event, hosted by His Excellency Gautier Mignot, the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, brought together top diplomatic, political, and development stakeholders, and Abia was firmly in the room. Representing the Governor of Abia State, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer, led a high-powered delegation to the event, reaffirming the state’s readiness to engage global development partners in driving homegrown progress. Hon. Chinasa…

In a moment that signals the dawn of strategic global partnerships for Abia State, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to the Abia State Government, paid a high-level diplomatic visit to the Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in Nigeria. What transpired behind the Embassy’s gates was not just a routine courtesy call—it was a bold stride toward cross-continental collaboration that may well define a new chapter in Abia’s development narrative. Received with warmth and diplomatic grace by His Excellency, Mr. Kalilou Traoré, the esteemed Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, Hon. Chinasa wasted no time in steering the…

In a bold and strategic move to deepen Abia State’s presence within the corridors of federal power, the Abia State Government, through the office of its National Assembly Liaison Officer, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa and Mr. Eric Odinakachi, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Multilateral and Donor Agencies, convened a historic gathering of Abians in the Director Cadre of the Federal Civil Service. The one-day meeting, held at the Twins Restaurant in Wuse 2, Abuja, was more than a formal event—it was a rallying call to national duty, identity, and purposeful alignment with the developmental vision of Governor…

Former Chief Press Secretary to immediate past governor of Abia state, Onyebuchi Ememanka has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Read resignation statement below 👇. GOODBYE, PDP! A while ago, I submitted my letter of resignation of my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Chairman of the party in my Amasato Ward 3, Osisioma Ngwa LGA, my dear brother, Chief Chiemela Ufomba.The decision, though painful, had become inevitable. It is a decision I took after very deep personal reflection and in consultation with my family. After the 2023 election which we lost, my thinking was…

The attention of His Excellency the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has been drawn to the news of his purported suspension alongside other eminent leaders of the Labour Party from the Party by the former National Chairman of the Party, Julius Abure. The statement by Abure and his gang of comedians is not only a joke taken too far, but an affront on democracy by a group of inconsequential irritants who are desperate to use Governor Otti’s name to advance their self serving economic agenda. For the records, the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court…

The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN) has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. In a statement personally signed by Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro, Chairman of OMPAN, Abia State chapter, the association described the Deputy Speaker as a dependable and visionary leader whose style of leadership remains exemplary. OMPAN fondly recalled Hon. Kalu’s humility and unwavering support, particularly highlighting his role in the official opening of its State Secretariat—an unprecedented gesture deeply appreciated by the union. The association pledged…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has realeased a statement on the arrest of Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM. Read full statement below 👇 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Vincent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him. He refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication. The petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be…

Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday , will be released today, CANDID REPORTERS gathered. Recall that there was a protest on Monday following the arrest of VDM, sources also disclosed that he will be charged in court on Thursday. Scores of youths had on Monday, taken to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, protesting his arrest and continued detention. This came as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, activist Richard Akinnola; Afrobeat superstar, Davido, celebrity bar man, Cubana Chief Priest, and others…

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti says his government is set to buy over the Umuahia ringed fence of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in order to provide steady power for the rest of the 8 LGAs not covered by the Geometric Power. Governor Alex Otti stated this on Monday, at the Geometric Power Aba, while speaking at a reception organized by the Management of Geometric Power after the commissioning and tour of Aba Power’s new 2 X 15 MVA, Ogbor Hill Sub – Station by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Governor Otti, who directed the Commissioner for Power and…