Author: Candid Reporters

Dr. Chima Anyaso is a result driven chief executive officer with over 15 years practical experience leading a dynamic conglomerate and recording exponential growth. Recognized localy and internationaly as one of Nigerias most outstanding young leaders of thought, Dr. Chima’s impact is not only felt in board rooms but also in the slums. A consummate corporate sector giant, an astute politician,A youth advocate and philanthropist, Dr. Chima is a man of many parts. Born 16 September, 1980. in Aba (Enyimba City), Abia State, Dr Chima is a native of Igbere in Bende LGA.He had both his elementary andsecondary education in…

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Ph.D, CFR, is the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he represents the Bende FederalConstituency of Abia State. He is a seasoned legislator, legal practitioner, international businessman, peace advocate, and global thought leader in governance and development. Kalu’s career spans over two decades of impactful service across the public and private sectors. He began as Chairman, Bende Local Government Area of Abia state, and later served as ExecutiveAdviser to the Governor of Abia State on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) andInternational Relations before rising to national prominence…

Rt. Hon. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe is a distinguished Nigerian public servant, visionary leader, and accomplished legislator whose life embodies integrity, service, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people. Born on May 1, 1972, to the humble family of late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ginger Amanaha, he rose from modest beginnings and early personal loss to become one of the most respected political figures in Abia State. His public service journey began at the age of 26 when he was elected Councillor in Isiala Ngwa North LGA in 1998, where his outstanding performance earned him recognition as Chairman…

Dr. Pastra Arinze Etie is a distinguished enterprise leader currently serving as the Group Managing Director of Bems Group, a diversified conglomerate with strategic interests spanning technology, construction, oil and gas, agriculture, ICT infrastructure, and proprietary digital platforms. The company’s portfolio includes subsidiaries such as BemsSoft Hub Ltd, SmartAIRS, Bemstraz Construction Ltd, Bems Farms, Bems ICT Hub, Zi-Bems Oil Ltd., and the Bems Institute of Technology, among others. Additionally, Bems Group offers a range of AI-integrated enterprise systems, including SmartAIRS, PetrolSwift, SchoolCloud, Omnipresent, and BemsPay. Notably, SmartAIRS is currently operational in Abia State and is in the process of expansion…

Hon. Michael Ibe Nwoke is a dynamic, multi-talented leader whose journey embodies resilience, innovation, and purpose. Born over four decades ago in Umuagwula village, Obingwa LGA, he rose from humble beginnings to pursue academic excellence, earning qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, and Project Management, including a Project Management degree from the Institute of Massachusetts. Driven by a “never-give-up” spirit, Nwoke has built a reputation as a visionary manager and celebrated consultant. Before joining politics, he served as Managing Director/CEO of Abu Dhabi Projects Ltd., General Manager of Alcon Energy Oil & Gas, and consultant to Adorable British College, Enugu, and…

Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji was born on December 25, 1970 to the family of a renowned civil servant turned politician, former Governor of Abia State and former Senator representing Abia Central at the National Assembly, His Excellency, Theodore Ahamefule Orji and Chief Mrs Mercy Odochi Orji of Amaokwe in Ugba village, Ugba Autonomous Community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. The Speaker Emeritus attended Orji Town Primary School, Owerri between 1976 and 1982, from where he proceeded to Government Secondary School, Owerri, between 1982 and 1987. He gained admission to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri…

The Secretary to Abia State Government, Professor Keneth Kalu has received the approval of Governor Alex Otti to embark on a leave of absence to enable him attend to some serious domestic matters that require his physical presence in Canada. Governor Otti broke the news during the State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday December 8, 2025. Governor Otti disclosed that given the enormity of task associated with the SSG’s office, he couldn’t persuade Prof Kalu to work remotely, and thanked him for the excellent services he rendered to the State during his stay as Secretary to the State Government…

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin in support of efforts to restore peace and stability following last weekend’s attempted coup. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio announced this on Tuesday, during plenary after lawmakers considered the request in the Committee of the Whole in line with section 5, Part 11. The Senators unanimously voted in favour of the deployment, giving legislative backing for the regional security intervention. Akpabio described the decision as a step in the right direction, noting that instability in any neighboring state poses a threat to the entire…

By Abia Rejoice Movement Politics often becomes a grand arena where emotions are exploited, promises recycled, and the people’s aspirations treated as expendable bargaining tokens. Many leaders thunder with rhetoric during elections but fade into silence when genuine service is required, leaving citizens engulfed in disappointment, mistrust, and a profound sense of abandonment citizens whose hopes should be the very cornerstone of governance. Amid this recurring cycle, certain extraordinary individuals ascend to redefine the true essence of leadership In Abia State, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah emerges as one of such rare figures, embodying a model of statesmanship anchored not in…

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has announced a state of emergency across west Africa region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, made the declaration on Tuesday during the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja. The meeting was convened in response to a series of coups and failed mutinies affecting countries in the sub-region. Touray said the developments highlight the “imperative of serious introspection on the future of our democracy and the urgent need to invest in the security of our community.”