Author: Candid Reporters

The much-anticipated opening of JOVIT Mall is set to redefine shopping and leisure experiences in Aba, Abia State. The grand ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025, will take place at 47 Old GRA Eziama, along the bustling Aba–Owerri Road. Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, will officially commission the state-of-the-art facility in a ceremony that kicks off at 10 a.m. The event will bring together customers, dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers to witness the unveiling of a new era in Aba’s commercial landscape. A One-Stop Facility for All Your Needs JOVIT Mall is a multipurpose complex designed to meet the diverse…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party. A three-member panel of the appellate court in a judgement delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, held that its judgement of November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure as national chairman subsists and has not been set aside by any court. Barka made the declaration on Friday while delivering judgement in two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman and the caretaker committee and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The appellate court in the two separate appeals held that it did…

As South East Development Commission(SEDC ) sets to take off, Udora Orizu writes on what to know about some of the Board nominees after their confirmation by the Senate. The Senate on Monday, January 13, 2025 screened and confirmed the nominees for South East Development Commission and other regional development commissions. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last month constituted the board of the Commission, appointing the chairman, executive directors, and the entire membership. The announcement made in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that it reflects the President’s commitment to ensuring…

In a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, Chief Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, Abia State Liaison Officer to the National Assembly, recently joined the state Governor Dr Alex Otti, Government officials, members of the State Legion, and distinguished citizens to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the iconic Aguiyi Ironsi Cenotaph in Umuahia. This poignant event honored the bravery and unwavering strength of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria’s unity, peace, and security. During the event, Chief Chinasa reaffirmed his commitment to supporting veterans’ welfare and the families of fallen heroes, emphasizing the importance of preserving the values…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has published a list of names showing those that have had their land revoked in FCT. Among those affected are; Bayelsa State Governor Senator Diri Douye, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu. These individuals are part of the 568 landowners in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, whose allocations were withdrawn. According to the Minister’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, he explained that the revocation was due to the expiration of an extended two-week grace period…

The Executive Governor of Abia, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday inspected the ongoing reconstruction, expansion and beautification work going on along Bank Road, Umuahia, the State Capital. Governor Otti went on the inspection tour after Laying the Wreath at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cenotaph, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia in Commemoration and Celebration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The ongoing expansion, reconstruction and beautification work is part of the intentional effort of Governor Otti to give Umuahia the esthetic ambiance it deserves as a State Capital and create easy access for the movement of people, goods and services within that axis…

The oil vessel belonging to General Hydrocarbons Limited, a company owned by the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the ThisDay Media Group and Arise Group, Nduka Obaigbena has been ordered for immediate seizure by a federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the order to seize cargo, Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Tamara Tokoni, was in respect of an application by the First Bank of Nigeria over $225million debt. According to the court document, the order was based on the suit numbered FHC/PH/CS/02/2025 and between First Bank of Nigeria Limited as Plaintiff and General…

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, says his life has significantly improved since the death of his son. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. However, on September 21, 2023, his body was exhumed by the police for an autopsy. Aloba, in a recent interview with Akin Abolade, the media personality, attributed the positive changes in his life to “divine intervention” and the “spirit of Mohbad”. When asked if his life has improved since Mohbad’s passing, the singer’s father said, “Yes”. Aloba revealed that he received numerous gifts from well-wishers, including a car. He also disclosed that he has released about…

Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington has been admitted to a N20 million bail with one surety in like sum. Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja gave the ruling on wednesday. Justice Akpan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, after he pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. Justice Akpan ordered that the surety, who must be a Level 10 civil servant, must be a resident of Abuja and must depose to affidavit of means. He directed that the address…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday revealed that Nigeria’s average inflation rate increased to 34.80% in December 2024.  According to NBS’ consumer price index (CPI), the inflation figure moved from 33.60 percent in November last year.  “In December 2024, the Headline inflation rate was 34.80% from 34.60% in November 2024.Month-on-Month, the Headline inflation rate in December 2024 was 2.44%,” the agency wrote on X. “Food Inflation Rate was 39.84% Year on Year,” it added. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu in his 2025 New Year speech promised that his government would reduce the inflation to 15% in coming months. He…