Author: Candid Reporters

President Bola Tinubu says he has no regret in removing the petrol subsidy. Speaking during his first presidential media chat on Monday, the president said, “Nigeria was spending its future and was not investing”. In his words: “We were spending the fortune of our future generations; we were not investing,” “We were just deceiving ourselves. That reform was necessary. Why should you have expenditures that we don’t have revenue for? “We should teach management in all our programmes, we have to manage our resources. “There is no way you give out fuel and allow all the entire neighbouring countries as…

The Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, in the Federal Capital Territory has appealed to FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to meet its demands or face the ‘deadliest shutdown’ of hospitals in 14 days. The President, Dr George Ebong, issued the warning on Monday during a press conference at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. While lauding the minister for his infrastructural projects in Abuja, Ebong stressed that there is an urgent need to also focus on the well-being of doctors who are on the verge of extinction due to economic hardship. According to him, the minister should concentrate on human development the same…

The 15th edition of the Natures Gentle Touch Natural Hair Workshop brought together a diverse group of Nigerian women seeking practical guidance on natural hair care. Known for its focus on education, the workshop provided participants with expert-led sessions addressing the challenges and solutions associated with maintaining natural hair, as well as the long-term benefits of embracing their natural texture. Organised by Natures Gentle Touch, a natural hair care brand, the workshop featured a comprehensive programme designed to help participants navigate issues such as hair texture, scalp health, and the proper use of hair care products. Certified trichologists delivered presentations…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, has once again approved and mobilised Free Round-Trip Transportation for nearly 1,000 Indigent Abians identified without any means but interested in returning home to celebrate the 2024 Yuletide Season with their families back home from Selected Popular Routes. The selected pick-up locations/routes, No of Passengers, Inbound and Outbound Dates are as follows: Abia State Government entered into partnerships with various credible and safety-conscious transport companies to undertake mass transit of Abians to Umuahia The Expression of Interest and Arrangement were Collated, Reviewed, and Processed by Abia State…

Former Minister of State Mines and Steel Development Dr Uche Ogah has sent a glorious Birthday Felicitation To The Ever Proactive Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Alex Otti. Dr Ogah who is also a birthday mate to the Abia First Lady prayed God to continue to bless and keep her strong “On behalf of my family and supporters, I happily and heartily offer my heartfelt congratulations and beautiful wishes on the occasion of your birth anniversary, which divinely and coincidentally happens to equally be my birth anniversary” “Your dedication, humility, commitment to societal development and most importantly, your ingenuity and…

On this special day, I join the good people of Abia State and Nigerians at large to celebrate Her Excellency Lady Priscilla Otti as she celebrates the completion of an eventful year cycle and the beginning of another promising season. As our dear Governor’s wife, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, and commitment to the welfare of our people. Without any doubt, your selfless efforts to uplift the less privileged members of the society, as exemplified by your passion for human rights, child care and women empowerment, continue to serve as a befitting supplement that complements the transformational New Abia…

Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, paid their last respect to Late Chief (Hon.) Humphrey Azubuike, husband to Dr. Mrs. Odochi Azubuike, the Chief Executive (C.E) of the Health Management Board (HMB), who was buried in his hometown of Ihie-Obeaku, in Ugwunagbor Local Government Area of the State. Late Chief (Hon.) Humphrey Azubuike represented Ugwunagbor State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly from 2003 to 2015. He was the MD/CEO of Duff Petroleum. In his condolence letter to the family, Governor Otti expressed shock upon hearing the news of the demise of…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has reassured that members of the Nsulu communities that donated their lands for the recently flagged off Abia Airport Project, Nsulu, in Isiala Ngwa North LGA would be duly compensated as his Administration had always done in other areas where people parted with their lands for government projects. Governor Otti gave the reassurance on Friday, 20th December, during a friendly discussion with the family of late Elderstatesman, Elder Emmanuel Adaelu, when he, alongside his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Chidimma Otti, paid the late Elder Adaelu’s family a condolence…

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has described children as the greatest treasure of parenthood, emphasizing that their safety, well-being, and future are non-negotiable. Mrs. Otti made this statement yesterday at the Government House, Umuahia, during a special Christmas party organized to celebrate the children of Abia State. She noted that Christmas is a season of joy, love, and sharing—a time to extend compassion to those around us, particularly children. “This season reminds us of the importance of creating a world where every child feels loved, cherished, and protected,” she said. Reaffirming her commitment…

Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has commended the Jerry Eze Foundation for its tireless efforts in uplifting the less privileged and advancing youth development in Abia State. The foundation’s recent outreach program in the Okoko Item community, Bende Local Government Area, on December 19, 2024, is a testament to its dedication to improving lives. The distribution of essential food items to indigent men and women within the community not only addressed immediate needs but also reinforced the foundation’s role as a pillar of hope for vulnerable populations in the state. Chief Chinasa also…