Author: Candid Reporters

The attention of Abia State government has been drawn to a nonexistent statement credited to Governor Alex Otti, which bore the above-mentioned headline. The statement further reads thus “I have no business with Lagos, I’m not competing with Lagos. My competition is China and Dubai. By the time I’m done with Abia, Lagos will look like a village”. It must be unequivocally stated that the poorly scripted statement and other innuendos contained therein, are not only false, baseless, and unfounded, but represent a divisive propaganda from a group of frustrated politicians who are getting more convinced on a daily basis…

France was plunged into fresh political turmoil on Monday after Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned just 27 days into his tenure, making him the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. Lecornu, a former defence minister, tendered his resignation on Monday morning, only hours after unveiling his new cabinet on Sunday evening. According to the Élysée Palace, the resignation was accepted by President Emmanuel Macron, who now faces renewed political uncertainty. On Sunday, Lecornu presented his government, which was nearly identical to that of his predecessor, François Bayrou. But the lack of change quickly drew criticism from coalition partners, with opposition…

The Abia State government has reacted to a trending video of the House of Representatives Member for Bende Federal Constituency and Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, where he made some allegations over the performance of the government of Governor Alex Otti. Following the development, the Abia State government has reacted through a press release made public on Monday. Abia government in the press release said Kalu made infantile comparison between the Governor and his two immediate predecessors. Abia government also added that “If Kalu wasn’t a traitor, he would have been magnanimous enough to mention the administration of his…

Introduction Exactly 15 years after his arrest, a relatively unknown Ijaw Nation Forum (INF) on 1st October 2025 hand-delivered to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, a petition that demands the immediate, unconditional and safe release from unlawful imprisonment of Henry Emomotimi Okah. Okah is the assumed leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), a militant group based in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. On 1st October 2010, MEND had claimed responsibility for two car bombings at the Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary Celebration. The following day South African security agents…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has declared that with the ongoing massive infrastructural development in Aba, the Enyimba city is Bouncing back to greatness. Governor Otti made this declaration while accompanying the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to commission the age -long deplorable and collapsed 6.7 km Port Harcourt road Aba reconstructed into Dual Carriage Road of 3 Lanes by the Governor. Other roads commissioned by the President include Ohanku road, Ndoki road, Ajiwe Street, Umuatako road, Chief Nkoro Street,Gabriel Nwosu Street and Pepples road, all in Aba. Speaking at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba…

The key role of Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN) has been reemphasized to be the establishment and promotion of restorative justice in Nigeria states, as the steering committee of the rule of law and anti corruption RoLAC 2 program has presented its recommendations during a two-day workshop for the organisation. Dr. Jacob Tsado, the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship Nigeria gave the clarity during a Two-day Restorative stakeholders validation workshop held in Umuahia, Abia State. While noting the key role of PFN, Dr. Tsado holds that the exercise is been done according to the rule of law and anti corruption RoLAC…

The Chief Liaison Officer, Abia State Liaison Office, Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to Abia State for the commissioning of Port Harcourt Road, Obohia Road, the Michael Okpara Auditorium, and other landmark projects delivered by the people-focused Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR. Hon. Chinasa commended Governor Otti for the massive infrastructural transformation across the state, noting its direct impact on economic growth and ease of movement, especially in Aba, Nigeria’s vibrant business hub. He described the reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road as historic, bringing relief to residents and businesses who for decades endured…

Governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved commissioners and other public officers affected by the recent supreme court judgement of their appointments. Fubara spoke in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, on Wednesday during a valedictory session with his cabinet members as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. The governor said independence remains a significant milestone in the country’s history and urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. “The Governor also reiterated his commitment to serve the State with renewed vigour, while thanking all citizens for their support, and wished…

The Chief Liaison Officer of Abia State, Abuja, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Chief James Chijioke Umeh (Ike Abam) on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by him today, Hon. Chinasa described Chief Umeh as “a rare gift to humanity and an outstanding philanthropist whose life continues to reflect genuine commitment to service and the upliftment of society.” According to him, Chief Umeh’s contributions in healthcare, education, youth empowerment, and his unwavering support to the Government of Abia State stand as enduring testaments of a man driven by compassion, vision, and the…

My beloved people of Bende, fellow Abians, and Nigerians at large, Today, as our great nation clocks 65 years of independence, we pause to reflect not just on how far we have come, but also on the journey that still lies ahead. For six and a half decades, Nigeria has weathered storms—political turbulence, economic upheavals, security challenges—yet, like the resilient eagle on our coat of arms, we have spread our wings and soared. We have witnessed progress in education, science, technology, and democracy. Our people have excelled in arts, culture, and enterprise across the globe, making Nigeria’s green and white…