Author: Candid Reporters

Eunisell Limited, a chemical and production solutions company, has underscored the critical importance of domestication in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) 2024 Annual International Conference, held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ken Okeiyi, in his keynote address, emphasised the need to strengthen local content and leverage indigenous companies to drive the sector’s growth. The NAPE 2024 conference brought together stakeholders from the energy industry under the theme: ‘Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth, and Affordability’. Okeiyi highlighted the strategic…

Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed special adviser on public communications and media to President Bola Tinubu, has addressed the public backlash following his appointment. In an interaction with State House correspondents on Monday, Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign in 2023, rejected claims that his appointment was driven by personal ambition. Bwala emphasised the importance of staying focused on the larger goals of Tinubu’s administration despite the distractions that often accompany public office. Bwala said the negative reactions to his appointment were motivated by external forces trying to undermine the president. “In life, generally, you look at focus.…

The members Representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Hon. Amobi Ogah, has vowed to constantly improve the lives of his constituents through quality representation and empowerment opportunities. Ogah stated this on Saturday at the Onuaku Central School Uturu during his one year anniversary of stewardship and quality representation in the House of Representatives. The lawmaker also empowered his constituents items including Cars, Mini buses, Tricycles, Motorcycles and Sewing machines, Other items were Grinding machines, Hair dressing machine, bags of rice Fertilizer, Mini pick ups buses, Generator and Mowing machines. He revealed that he will continue to keep to his social contract with hishas been…

The Abia state Chapter of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the just concluded Local Government election in the state. The state Chairman of IPAC Mr Uluocha Chimex who made their position known while addressing the press in Umuahia noted that for the Governor’s party to lose and his own party, the YPP got 2 Chairmanship seats out of 17 LGAs and ZLP getting 15 seats point to the credibility and transparency of the election. Mr. Chimex recalled that they had earlier signed a peace accord to go into the election peacefully and accept the…

In a demonstration of compassion and commitment to social justice, the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has extended significant support to four teenage mothers from Abia State who were among the 21 pregnant girls recently rescued from the now-closed Nma Charity and Social Mothers Rehabilitation Centre, located in Umunkpeyi Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State . The center, operating under the guise of a rehabilitation facility, was revealed to be a front for child traffickers involved in the sale of newborns. Following their rescue, the wife of the Governor, Mrs Priscilla…

Engr. Okechukwu Emetu, the Deputy Governor of Abia State has hinted that there will be free shuttle buses to convey people to and fro the Aba International Trade Fair scheduled to commence November 28th 2024. The 2024 Aba International Trade Fair will be hosted at the Aba Mega Mall located along the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, Aba, Abia State. The Deputy Governor revealed the plans to host the 2024 Aba International Trade Fair during the World Press briefing held on Wednesday at the bouquet hall, government house. The Aba international Trade Fair is scheduled for a 10-day period, November 28, 2024…

BY RUBEN ABATI The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has secured an agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery to lift products directly. This, according to the association, will ensure the availability of petroleum to Nigerians at a cheaper rate. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, announced this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the association. He explained that the Dangote refinery had obliged IPMAN to lift PMS, AGO and DPK directly for onward supply to IPMAN depots and retail outlets. This new arrangement with the Dangote refinery would ensure a…

Donald Trump, US President-elect  has appointed key allies to central positions in a bid to kickstart his policy agenda even before inauguration day. Within days of his election win, Trump has moved to fill crucial roles, appointing well-known loyalists and signaling his intention to circumvent Senate confirmations for some positions. Among the prominent appointments, Trump has chosen Tom Homan, a hardline advocate for strict immigration enforcement, as “border czar,” entrusting him with overseeing immigration and deportation policies. Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is well-known for his tough stance on immigration, aligning with Trump’s campaign…

By Divine Nwankwo (Umuahia) Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has hosted the Out-Gone Mayors and the current Mayors and their Deputies in a dinner where he announced that most of the outgone Mayors of the 17 LGAs of the state would be accommodated in his government. Speaking at the event held in the Banquet Hall, Government House Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti appreciated the various achievements of the immediate past Mayors and their Deputies and expressed deep pride and gratitude to them for making themselves available to serve Abians at the grassroots. “We have found these ones, and we are…

Former Minority Leader of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has praised Former Governor T.A Orji as an iconic leader with exemplary transformational politics. Chukwu, who represented Bende North State Constituency at 7th Abia State House of Assembly commended Orji’s commitment to human capital development, which shone through during his governorship and two terms in the National Assembly. The APC Chieftain in his birthday tribute described Orji’s leadership style as visionary, and impactful. “As governor, he prioritised education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, laying the foundation for the state’s growth. His tenure was marked by significant achievements, including the…