Author: Candid Reporters

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, SSCE, continued yesterday, with parents and some groups calling for the cancellation of some of the papers, especially English Language. This is even as the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, in criticising the conduct of the examination during nighttime hours, described it as unacceptable and detrimental to performance. Recall that only 38.32% passed English language and Mathematics at the credit level. Both papers are key to securing university admission in the country. Commentators on the development, especially parents, blamed the mass failure on lapses on the part of the West African Examinations…

The Federal Government, through the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has assured Nigerians that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food are safe for consumption, provided proper safety evaluations and labeling protocols are followed. Speaking during a live appearance on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television breakfast show, on Thursday, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said there is widespread misconception about GMOs, which often results in unnecessary public fear. Adeyeye, a professor of pharmaceutics, emphasised that NAFDAC collaborates closely with the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) to ensure that all genetically modified food items are adequately tested and certified…

Over the weekend, Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer returned to his roots in Bende Local Government Area to condole with some bereaved friends and families, by actively participating in the funeral rites of two beloved individual members of his constituency. At Ndagbo Eluoma Uzuakoli, he joined the Nnochiri Oriaku family to bid farewell to a dear brother and friend, Mr Peter Nnochiri whose sudden death he said “creates a void and vacuum which will be difficult to fill and silence that transcends words”. He encouraged the bereaving family to be consoled by the cherished memories…

As a new month dawns, renowned industrialist and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Nigeria, urging citizens to embrace August with renewed hope, unity, and a shared commitment to national progress. In a statement released early Friday morning, Dr. Ogah described the beginning of a new month as “another divine opportunity for individuals, communities, and the nation to reflect, reposition, and rededicate themselves to purposeful living.” “I welcome all fellow Nigerians to the month of August, a time traditionally associated with abundance, harvest, and new…

Nurses in federal health institution sector has insisted that they will not suspend the ongoing strike until key aspects of their demands are addressed. The position of the health practitioners was made public by the National Chairman of the National Association of Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan. Despite holding a meeting with the Minister of Labour on Tuesday at the expiration of its 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, the union carried on with the industrial action on Wednesday. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Rilwan said that the striking nurses will…

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has appealed for calm as some Ghanaians demand the deportation of Nigerians from their country. The minister spoke on Wednesday during a joint press briefing in Ghana. She said the viral videos had caused anxiety, necessitating her visit to the country for a firsthand assessment of the situation. “Since I arrived, I haven’t seen people burning tyres in the streets or carrying placards everywhere calling for Nigerians to be deported,” she said. “This shows that the Ghanaian government and the president have stepped up to the situation — I would say there’s…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has pledged to continue his efforts aimed at making sports development one of his topmost priorities with a vision to makijg the state a major player in sporting activities at the continental and global stage. Governor Otti made the pledge while playing host to a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, led by its President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau earlier today. He disclosed that plans have been concluded for the upgrade of the Umuahia Township Stadium to ensure that it becomes suitable for use by Abia Warriors Football Club Umuahia and other teams, as…

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons following their victory at WAFCON. He also announced the award of the naira equivalence of $100,000 to each to the 24 players, and the naira equivalence of $50,000 to the technical team. Each player and official in the team will also be getting a three-bedroom apartment in the Renewed Hope Estate in the Federal Capital Territory. The Super Falcons won Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title on Saturday.The team came from two goals down to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final at the…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has emphasized the importance of marriage as a divine institution established by God. According to Dr. Otti, marriage is a purposeful journey anchored in faith, commitment, and vision. He stated that the strength of the family constitutes a veritable foundation for a thriving society. Dr. Otti made these remarks while speaking through Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer, at the solemnization of holy matrimony between Lillian Philips and Amos Isa, son of Abia State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Danladi Isa. The ceremony took place at the…

Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Ogah expressed immense pride and joy over the team’s heroic performance, which saw Nigeria lift the WAFCON trophy once again, reaffirming their dominance in African women’s football. “This is a moment of great national pride,” Dr. Ogah said. “The Super Falcons have once again proven that Nigerian women are a beacon of strength, talent, and determination. Their commitment and courage…