Author: Candid Reporters

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…

The Media Office of Mayor Lucky Obinwa Igbokwe, House of Representatives Aspirant forIkwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency has debunked the claim that Lucky Igbokwe has stepped down from from contesting the position. This current position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant was contained in a press release made available to CANDID REPORTERS on Saturday. Read full press statement below 👇 RE: FALSE CLAIMS OF MAYOR LUCKY OBINWA IGBOKWE STEPPING DOWN FROM HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RACE The attention of the media office and supporters of Mayor Lucky Obinwa Igbokwe has been drawn to false and misleading reports currently circulating on…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate was 15.69 percent in April 2026 – up from 15.38 percent in March. The NBS announced the increase in its consumer price index (CPI) report on Friday.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announces the postponement of the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 General Elections to Saturday, 16th May, 2026. The APC in the release stated that Previously announced Primary Election dates for the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, Governorship and Presidential primaries remain unchanged. According to the press release from the national headquarters of the party, the primaries will now be held as follows:

The All Progressives Congress ( APC) Umuahia North Stakeholders have agreed that the House of Representatives position for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency be ceded to the Ohuhu Clan to enable the clan complete the remaining four years of the existing eight-year tenure arrangement. According to the communiqué seen by CANDID REPORTERS, the group has it that all aspirants present at the meeting collectively agreed to support the emergence of an Ohuhu son Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu) for the House of Representatives position in the spirit of unity, fairness, and political inclusiveness. The decision was reached on Thursday after wide…

The Governor of Abia state and the leadership of Labour party in Abia state has offered the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha an automatic ticket to return the the house of representatives. This is coming as the party begins the sales of Nomination Forms and screening of aspirants. The development underscores the depth of Hon Aguocha’s acceptance and intrinsic utility to the party and the state. Speaking to Newsmen shortly after the presentation, Hon. Aguocha said “this is a great honour done to me by the leader of our great party, and the true liberator of Abia…

The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Niger- Delta LIFE-ND Project in Abia State has held a Step Down Training for incubators (Trainers) and incubatees (Trainers) of the project on uses and application of standards, weights and measures in agro business. The training was held on Tuesday in Umuahia, the Abia State Capital. According to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Dr Uchenna Rowland Onyeizu, the step down training is in collaboration with the Abia State ministry of agriculture to meet the LIFE-ND Project mission and vision. Dr. Onyeizu clarified that the training is to further equip the incubators and incubatees with practical…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning broadcast stations and presenters over the expression of personal opinions, alleged intimidation of guests, or failure to maintain neutrality. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim injunction on Monday following an ex parte application filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). The suit was argued by counsel to the applicants, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN). The court order prevents the NBC from enforcing several provisions of the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code pending the determination…

The Legal Counsel to Promise Uzoma Okoro, a Journalist and Former Deputy Chairman of Bende Local Government Area of Abia State has issued a N100 million demand notice against a self-acclaimed social media user Janny Linda Ozochi Over alleged defamatory and cyberbullying publications targeted at Hon. Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro (anipr), popularly known as PUO and the Mother. The demand was contained in a legal letter dated May 5, 2026, written by LADU .N. MARTINS & CO., solicitors to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, acting on behalf of Hon. Promise Uzoma Okoro. According to the letter, Ozochi allegedly used her…