Author: Candid Reporters

His Excellency the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent out his warm felicitations to an illustrious Abia son and founder of Gregory University, Prof. Greg Ibeh on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Otti described Prof. Ibeh as an illustrious Abia son who has contributed immensely to the development of Abia state, and made reference to his love for education and community development which necessitated the establishment of Gregory University Uturu which has impacted the Ururu Community in particular and Abia in general positively. Governor Otti expressed gratitude to God for preserving…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, remanded the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending hearing of his bail application. Maryann Anenih, the trial judge, adjourned the N110 billion alleged money laundering case to January 29 and 30; and February 25 and 27. Earlier, the trial judge declined Bello’s bail request on the basis that the application was filed prematurely. Anenih averred that the bail application was filed before the ex-governor was taken into custody. Anenih said the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2025 provide that bail applications could be…

“It is with immense joy that I join distinguished friends, family and allies across the globe to celebrate a beloved brother and pathfinder, Prof. Greg I.Ibe, founder/pioneer proprietor of Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, as he completes another circle today being his born day remembrance. “Like a lamp on a hill-top, Prof Ibe has continued to shine beyond boundaries as an inspiration to many, and on this auspicious day, we collectively celebrate this great and illustrious son of ours whose legacy in the educational sector stands tall as an example of excellence. “Therefore, on behalf of my family and supporters,…

In a remarkable celebration of dedication and impact, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa was honored as the Rapid Personality of the Year on Youth Empowerment by the Rapid Broadcasting Network (RBN). The prestigious event took place at the network’s Umuahia Broadcasting House on Monday, December 9, 2024. Mr. Onyebuchi Ogbonna, Marketing Manager of RBN, presented the award to Chief Chinasa, commending him for his enduring commitment to youth development and empowerment. Describing Chief Chinasa as a figure whose “tentacles of goodwill” are recognized both locally and globally, Mr. Ogbonna emphasized that the award was a testament to Chief Chinasa’s ongoing efforts…

Peter Obi, Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election has visited Afe Babalola, SAN, in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. During the visit, Obi had pleaded with Babalola to consider the “situation” of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who has been remanded at the Ekiti prison. CANDID REPORTERS recalls that on Monday, the court granted Farotimi bail in the sum of N50 million and a surety in like sum. It was also gathered that Obi’s visit was in an attempt to mediate between the two lawyers. After the visit, Peter Obi proceeded to the prison facility where…

Abia State Ministry of works has released list of completed road projects in Abia as well as ongoing projects in various parts of the state. The list was made available to newsmen on Tuesday. See full list below 👇 ROAD REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (MINISTRY WORK DIRECT LABOUR UNITS) A. COMPLETED PROJECTS B. ONGOING PROJECTS A. COMPLETED PROJECTS B. ONGOING PROJECTS. C. SPECIAL PROJECT (C)Source: Abia State Ministry of Works. Ctz. UKOHA NJOKU UKOHAChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.10-12-2024

Aisha Wakil also referred to as Mama Boko Haram has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for fraud by a high Court in Maiduguri. The verdict was contained in a judgment delivered on Thursday, November 28, 2024, by Aisha Kumaliya, the presiding judge, convicted and sentenced Wakil and two others to five years imprisonment each. Wakil, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Complete Care and Aid Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), was arraigned alongside Tahiru Daura, the organisation’s programme manager and Lawal Shoyode, country director, on Monday, September 1, 2020, on four- count amended charges bordering on cheating,…

An Ekiti State magistrate court has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi N50 million bail in a defamation case legal expert Afe Babalola filed against him. Rights activist and publisher for Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, revealed this on his X handle today. He said Mr. Farotimi was granted bail with a surety in the same amount and must provide landed property as collateral. The case has been adjourned to 29th January 2025. Recall that Mr. Farotimi was arraigned on 4th December for allegedly publishing a book ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’ where he alleged that Afe Babalola corrupted the…

Six hundred and one (601) account holders are been trailed by Nigerian Police for arrest over a technical glitch that cost fintech company Flutterwave N21.2 billion ($21.2 million) in erroneous transactions last year.  Over 9,663 unauthorised transactions were carried by point-of-sale merchants amounting to billions of naira after Flutterwave suffered a glitch, which “allowed agents to conduct transactions in excess of their available balance” between October 12 and 13, 2023. Following the incident, the company immediately launched several measures to recover the stolen money and control the situation by reporting to the police and contacting Wema Bank and other banks…

Magistrates in Cross River embarked has embarked on indefinite strike over alleged poor welfare and other conditions of service. This is contained in a statement made public on Monday jointly signed by Godwin Onah, Cross River chairman of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) and his secretary, Solomon Abuo, on Sunday. In the document, the magistrates noted that the strike would not cease until the government met their demands. They had embarked on a three-day warning strike to press home their demands and warned that they would commence an indefinite industrial action should the government fail to meet their demands.…