Author: Candid Reporters

A witness who is an operative of the Department of the State Service, DSS has admitted that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu during his arrest on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness stated this at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The DSS operative code named PWAAA also informed the court that no arms of public disturbance was recovered from the lady arrested alongside Kanu. In a cross examination conducted by Kanu’s lawyer, Kanu Agabi SAN, the witness said all the items were personal properties of the…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, National Assembly Liaison Officer recently represented Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti at a diplomatic dinner hosted by the Israeli Embassy in Abuja to commemorate Israel’s 77th Independence Anniversary. The event brought together senior diplomats, political leaders, and representatives from across Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Hon. Chinasa emphasized the importance of peace for development, citing Abia State’s peaceful atmosphere under Governor Otti’s leadership. He highlighted Abia’s readiness to partner with countries worldwide to boost economic development, attract investment, and create a sustainable environment for enterprise growth. A cordial exchange between Hon. Chinasa and the Israeli…

On this special occasion of your 53rd birthday, we extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt wishes to a distinguished lawmaker, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe—Member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency. Today, we celebrate not just your life, but the impact you continue to make through purposeful leadership, unwavering commitment to your constituents, and your bold voice in the National Assembly. Your journey is a testament to courage, resilience, and service. From your days in state leadership to your current role at the federal level, you have remained a pillar of strength and advocacy for the people of Abia State.…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has revealed that his administration has paid N72 billion from the N138 billion debt it inherited from past administrations of Abia state since assumption of office. The Governor gave the revelation during the monthly media parley held on Wednesday at the Government House, Umuahia. Governor Otti said with the records of the Debt Management Office (DMO) figures, as of December 2024, that state government was able to reduce its debts to 66 billion and has not borrowed. “So that being, by their own numbers, we have paid down N72 billion of inherited debt, and…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will upscale the training of youths in various fashion skills to support the training and upskilling programme organized for young people by Ethnocentrique limited. The Governor was speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium during the Fashion Games 2025, a Fashion Future Program put together by Ethnocentrique Limited as a graduation event for 2000 youths trained and upskilled in fashion skills and to showcase Africa’s creative excellency. The Governor assured that his government is going to be partners in the project to ensure continuity. “In principle, we have agreed to upscale this programme. “So,…

From the first light of dawn to the quiet hours of dusk, the Nigerian worker remains the heartbeat of our nation—resilient, tireless, and unwavering. Today, as the world marks Workers’ Day, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa salutes the heroes of labor who power Nigeria’s engine of progress with sweat, skill, and spirit. In his message, Hon. Chinasa praises the unmatched dedication of Nigerian and Abia workers—artisans who craft with precision, teachers who shape young minds, farmers who till the land with hope, builders who raise our cities, traders who keep the markets alive, and every unsung hero who contributes daily to…

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has approved a new salary scale for Abia Health Care workers, Abia State Health Workers Salary Scale (ASHWOSS) with effect from May 1st 2025. In a statement by Prof Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche Commissioner for Health on Wednesday disclosed that, with the approval of ASWOSS will be at par with the Federal salary structure for Health workers namely CONMESS – (Consolidated Medical Salary Scale for Doctors) and CONHESS – Consolidated Health Salary Scale for Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Optometrists, Physiotherapists, medical laboratory scientists and radiographers. He also announced the approval of the Governor for the recruitment…

The National Assembly Liaison Officer Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa has formally welcomed Hon Nnamdi Ibekwe, member representing Bende North State Constituency and other high profile defectors from Bende to the Labour Party. Speaking on the heels of the announcement of the defections, Hon Chinasa hailed the decision of the former high ranking members of the PDP to join forces with Governor Alex Otti in working towards the speedy transformation of the state. According to Hon Chinasa, “Today marks a significant milestone for our party. The defection of Hon Ibekwe to our party is an attestation to the stallion performance of…

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahia Ukwu ward 2 in Umuahia south local government area of Abia state has protested against alleged leadership irregularity in the party’s ward allegedly masterminded by Chidi Avaja. The protesters on Wednesday protested at the APC secretariat, Azikiwe Road, Umuahia. They said the alleged ‘’dictatorship’’ in Ahia Ukwu won’t be sustained. The party protesters were seen carrying various inscription such as Avaja must leave our party” , “Anti Party Should be suspended”. They also added that ‘’Avaja has been suspended and the suspension must stand’’. They holds that they only recognise the…

The lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, has formally petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), calling for the investigation and prosecution of the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged forgery of election results. In a petition titled “Forgery, Uttering, and Tendering of Allied Forged Polling Unit Result Sheets Arising Out of the 2023 General Elections in Respect of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State by Hon. Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha”, Hon. Ogah accused Onyejeocha of forging results from 63 polling units which were presented during the 2023…