Author: Candid Reporters

Indigenes of Nkwoachara autonomous community in Ohuhu, Umuahia north local government area of Abia State has called on Governor Alex Otti to intervene in the traditional stool tussle in Nkwoachara autonomous community to avert bloodshed. A large number of indigenes from the community on Wednesday embarked on a peaceful protest at the Umuahia north secretariat, calling on Governor Otti’s intervention on the matter to avoid the unpresidented. The peaceful protesters were seen chatting songs of disapproval, against the plebiscite of the accused, Kwandu Onuoha, popularly known as Bishop, who was said has already converged with his supporters at the same…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered by a federal high court sitting in Abuja not to further release financial allocations to the Rivers state government. The court held that monies from the federation account should not be released to the state pending the passage of a lawful appropriation act by a validly constituted house of assembly. Joyce Abdulmalik, presiding judge, issued the verdict on Wednesday while delivering judgment on a suit filed by the Rivers state house of assembly led by Martins Amaewhule. Abdulmalik held that Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers governor, was wrong to have presented the…

Two pastors of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been suspended over allegations of homosexuality. CANDID REPORTERS gathered on Tuesday that the suspension is contained in a memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by Sunday Akande, its national overseer. The letter, addressed to the special assistant to the general overseer of administration, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations against the pastors. In the memo, the church affirmed that their doctrine does not allow or tolerate any act of homosexuality, citing biblical references. Akande disclosed that the accused individuals have been temporarily relieved of their responsibilities within…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has summoned some judges over conflicting rulings on political cases in Rivers State. They are to be probed by a panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC. The CJN also summoned the chief judge of the federal high court for questioning today. The NJC panel, led by a former Court of Appeal justice and two heads of courts, has been tasked to submit a report this week. These summons follow formal complaints submitted to the council. Also, the Chief Judge of Rivers State High Court is to appear before the NJC panel…

Asari Dokubo, former Niger Delta militant leader has claimed that President Bola Tinubu offered him pipelines contract which he turned down. Speaking during an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday, Dokubo, however disclosed that he rejected the offer. Dokubo gave his reason for rejecting the offer as not interested in any personal gain despite the huge amount of money spent in campaigning for Tinubu in the build-up to the 2023 presidential election. Speaking against the background of his opposition to the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta, Dokubo said his only interest is ensuring the success of the Tinubu administration. In…

Lawmakers of the Abia State House of Assembly have expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Alex Otti, OFR, and reassured of their continued support and solidarity to his administration. The lawmakers equally challenged the Abia State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Union (NLC) to provide evidence of a bill in a letter they recently wrote to the House of Assembly, alleging that the State Government is planning to seize ninety percent (90%) of the Local Government allocations, leaving the LGAs with ten Percent (10%). Addressing the press on Monday, 28th October after a closed-door meeting with the Governor which…

Professor Onyekachi Maxwell Ogulu, the vice chancellor of Abia State University has been relieved of his duty as Governor Alex Otti has approved the appointment of Professor Ndukwe Okeudo, as the new vice chancellor of the university. The former VC was relieved of his duty following reports of the Visitation Panel to the University led by Prof. Steve Okorodudu. Recall that the Abia State government set up a visitation panel to see to the activities of the university. Prof Ogbulu was appointed as the vice chancellor of the university on December 1,2021. The new administrative structure of the university was…

The police have arrested Abia lawmaker, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikechegh, over alleged assault on a Bolt driver in Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Monday affirmed the arrest. The Police spokesperson explained in the statement that the Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, reported the matter to the Command. “Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted. “The FCT Police Command expresses grave concern over Hon. Ikwegh’s dismissive attitude toward the office of the Inspector General…

Earlier today, Governor Otti paid a condolence visit to his brother Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno to commiserate with him on the sudden and tragic demise of his wife, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno. Governor Otti sympathised with Governor Umo, his family and the good people of Akwa-Ibom State and extended the sympathy of the Government and People of Abia State to the Governor for the untimely demise of the First Lady of the State. Governor Otti signed the official condolence register. He was joined by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pastor Caleb Ajagba PhD,…

The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a letter sent to the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly and jointly signed by the State Chairman and Secretary of NLC Abia State Chapter. The letter alleged that there’s a Bill sent to the House of Assembly by the Executive Seeking to cede 90% of Local Government Funds to the State leaving the LGAs with 10%. Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have bothered getting involved since the letter was written to the Legislative Arm of Government, however, we were taken aback by a disrespectful and baseless statement in the letter…