Author: Candid Reporters

My dear people of Bende Federal Constituency and the great people of Abia State, As we celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day, a day set aside to honour love, sacrifice, and shared commitment, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to you all. Valentine’s Day is not only about affection between individuals; it is also a reminder of the power of collective love for our community and our state. I sincerely commend the people of Bende and Abia for the unwavering love, trust, and support you have continued to show towards the administration of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti,…

On this historic and momentous day, Dr. Uchchukwu Sampson Ogah, former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, joyfully joins compatriots, well-wishers, and admirers across Abia State and Nigeria in celebrating the 70th birthday of an extraordinary son of our soil, Army General Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika (RtD). General Ihejirika is not merely a soldier he is a visionary leader, a unifying architect of progress, and a statesman of rare distinction whose life and legacy transcend local and regional boundaries to embrace the entirety of Nigeria. As a proud Abia son, he has consistently exemplified courage, patriotism, selfless service, and unwavering…

Apostle Ezechimerem Emeonye, Founder Vision Concept International (VCIF) has joined others around the globe to celebrate Lieutenant General Azubuike Onyeabor Ihejirika on his 70th Birthday. In the felicitation message made available to news men on Friday, Apostle Emeonye expressed hearty felicitation, also acknowledging the patriotic role General Ihejirika played in Nigeria military service and Nigeria at large. The felicitation message reads: On this auspicious occasion of your 70th birthday anniversary I join, your family, friends, the people of Abia State, and the entire Nigerian military community in celebrating a life of profound impact and distinguished service to the Federal Republic of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ) has released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. INEC had on February 4 indicated that it had completed work on the election timetable and schedule of activities despite the delay. According to the schedule, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will follow two weeks later…

The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Legislative Matters, Hon. Lukman Ukara, has raised fresh political dust in Abia North Senatorial District, declaring that zoning without competence is meaningless and insisting that the region urgently needs a new kind of representation in the National Assembly. Ukara made the assertion during a live political programme on Flo FM 94.9 Umuahia, monitored by All Facts Newspaper, where he delivered a sweeping critique of legislative performance, constituency projects, and political accountability in Abia North. According to Ukara, zoning remains a political arrangement rather than a constitutional requirement, stressing that it must be…

The media team of Dr. Uche Ogah has warned against plot by certain unscrupulous political actors to harass, blackmail, physically harm, or possibly assassinate our leader, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, in connection with his political views and engagements within Abia State. The public notice was made through a press release made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Read full press statement below 👇 This statement serves to notify the general public that reliable intelligence has reportedly come to our attention concerning an alleged plot by certain unscrupulous political actors to harass, blackmail, physically harm, or possibly assassinate our leader, Dr.…

In the unfolding story of Abia State’s digital transformation, one name continues to surface quietly but consistently: SMARTAIRS, a revenue collection application developed not in Lagos, Abuja, or abroad, but right in Umuahia. Built by BemsSoft Limited, an Umuahia-based technology company led by Dr. Pastra Arinze Etie, SMARTAIRS has emerged as one of the most impactful innovations reshaping how Abia State collects, tracks, and accounts for public revenue across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Local Government Areas (LGAs). At a time when many states still grapple with revenue leakages, manual bottlenecks, and opaque payment processes, Abia’s revenue ecosystem has…

A group under the aegis Ohafia Youth Association has protested against the quality of representation by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, member representing Abia north senatorial district in the red chambers. The group also criticized the senator for soliciting for their votes in 2027 general election after allegedly tagging their community Indigenous People of Biafra zone (IPOB )zone in the last general election. The protest exercise on Wednesday climaxed at the police zonal command, zone 9 in Umuahia, Abia state. The group were seen with placards with various inscriptions such as: OUK stay away from Ohafia, OUK stop threatening us with…

Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, through the Dogo Foundation announces the commencement of free registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for eligible candidates across Bende Local Government Area. The registration exercise will run from February 2nd till February 20th and is open to all indigenes and residents of Bende Local Government Area who are interested in participating in the 2026 UTME. The initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden of families and expanding access to Tertiary education for young people across Bende. For inquiries and further information interested students and parents are advised to. contact: Ebenezer Chukwuemeka…

The Abia Rejoice Movement proudly appreciates the people of Ukwa La Ngwa for their visionary decision to honour His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State. This honour goes far beyond ceremony, it stands as a bold and sincere recognition of leadership that works, leadership that listens, and leadership that delivers tangible results. This recognition is both well-deserved and earned, as it is the visible outcomes of Governor Alex Otti’s good works that have inspired such honour. From strengthened governance structures to a renewed commitment to accountability, infrastructural renewal, and people-centred policies, the impact of this…