Author: Candid Reporters

President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate release of all minors arraigned over their involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation on Monday said that the president issued the directive to Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice. Idris also said the president has ordered an investigation into the arrest and arraignment of minors detained for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests. He added that Tinuhu also asked the humanitarian affairs ministry to rehabilitate the minors. In his words: “Second, the president has also directed the ministry of humanitarian affairs and…

The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed reports that its officers attacked staff of the Ikwerre Local Government Council this morning. PPRO Grace Iringe-Koko told our correspondent that police officers were at the council secretariat to disperse hundreds of hoodlums who had forced their way into the premises. SP Iringe-Koko explained that following an attack on some council secretariats by hoodlums on October 7, two days after the local government elections in the state, activities in the affected secretariats were restricted for safety reasons. She confirmed that no lives were lost during the police intervention.

BY Ferdinand Ekeoma (UMUAHIA) I read a comment made on Punch Online by my friend Onyebuchi Ememanka who was former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s Chief Press Secretary and now Spokesman. I read further posts he made on his wall on the just concluded LGA election and I couldn’t stop laughing. From his tone, he was obviously angry, badly bruised and terribly pained by the outcome of the LGA election held on Saturday. I wasn’t surprised, the outcome was expected. However, contrary to his misleading comments and posts, many commentators didn’t just laugh at him, they reminded him that he lied and…

Master Energy Group has refute the missinformation that the company has imported expired rice to the country. Read full statement below 👇 Our attention has been drawn to a recent social media post which alleged that our company imported expired rice for distribution within the Nigerian market. We categorically deny this claim, which is entirely baseless and is a calculated attempt to damage our reputation by spreading falsehood against us. One of our major businesses is the sales of fast-moving consumer goods and top on the bouquet are rice and wine. For the records, our company ordered some quantity of…

Walter Onnoghen, former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). has been discharged and acquitted by the court of appeal in Abuja. Recall that Onnoghen was suspended from office in 2019 and convicted for alleged false declaration of assets. The appeal court discharged Onnoghen after adopting the terms of settlement reached between the federal government and the defendant. Abba Mohammed, the presiding judge, ordered that the former CJN’s four bank accounts be returned to him. “The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) also lacks jurisdiction to entertain the matter without resorting to the National Judicial Council (NJC),” the appellate court held. “The bank…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti has inaugurated the newly elected 17 local government chairmen and their deputies of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State. The event took place on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Abia State Government House. The Oath of Office and Allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Paul Ogubunka Esq. The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by the Secretary-General of Ohanaze Ndi Igbo, Amb. Okey Emuchay (MFR), the second Deputy chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM. Eze Nelson Nmerengwa,…

Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti has commiserated with the management of Enyimba FM Aba on the fire incident that engulfed the station last night, 2nd November 2024. Speaking when he paid an unscheduled visit to see things for himself at the station’s headquarters, No 7 Oron Road, GRA Aba, Governor Otti described the inferno as unfortunate but thankedGod that no life was lost. “I came to commiserate with the management of the Enyimba fm on the unfortunate fire incident that happened last night. “We can see that the entire station with other things around it were burnt…

In the world of business, leaders are often measured by their ability to inspire, motivate, and drive success. Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, President of Master’s Energy Group, embodies these qualities and more. With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Ogah has established himself as a visionary entrepreneur, a shrewd businessman, and a compassionate leader. His philosophy, “One boss is enough,” resonates throughout his organization, reflecting his commitment to effective leadership and empowerment. The Master’s Energy Group In 2005, Dr. Ogah founded Master’s Energy Group, a conglomerate with interests in oil and gas, energy, logistics, and construction. Under his…

Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa has commended Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Governor of Abia State for the successful conduct of the Local Government elections. Describing the exercise on Sunday, he said it was peaceful, free and fair, Chief Chinasa noted that the successful conduct of the election signposts the true emergence of a grassroots democratic culture that will impact positively on rural Abia dwellers. While congratulating the Governor for providing a level playing field for all political parties during the election, Chief Chinasa extended heartfelt congratulations to Deacon Uwabunkeonye Bassey and Mrs. Ngozi Anya of Zenith Labour Party(ZLP) for emerging…

The popular Enyimba FM in Aba alongside Legend FM and Rose FM has been razed down by an uncontrollable fire outbreak in Aba. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that no life was lost as the 3 in 1 radio establishment Enyimba 94.3fm, Legend 98.3fm, and Rose 101.9fm Aba were targeted in a devastating fire attack on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at approximately 9:30pm. The management of the radio stations has expressed regret over the situation and gratitude to those who came to their aide in an effort to put of the ravaging inferno. The statement reads; “We are eternally grateful for the…