Author: Candid Reporters

Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to a Former Commisisoner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonna, wherein he called Governor Alex Otti unprintable names and also alleged that Governor Otti didn’t visit President Tinubu to discuss the issue of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but to plan on how to defect to the APC, among other childish verbal attacks. Chief Ognonna has been unleashing unprovoked verbal venom and vituperation on the Governor, but we chose to ignore him, not only because we have been busy with the task of governance, but because we…

The Onu Ugu Women of Bende Local Government Area held their end-of-year prayer session at the residence of their Patron, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, on Sunday, 30th November. The event brought together women from across the local government area, who gathered to offer prayers for Abia State, Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, and Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa. Representing the host, Ebenezer Chukwuemeka Kanu conveyed Hon. Chinasa’s deep appreciation to the women for their unity, commitment, and unwavering support for the administration of Dr. Alex Otti. He applauded their collective efforts in sustaining the…

Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, renowned industrialist, philanthropist, and statesman, has extended his warmest and heartfelt congratulations to Rear Admiral Chinonyerem Emmanuel Oji on his well-deserved elevation to the esteemed rank of Rear Admiral in the Nigerian Navy, an honour he describes as not only meritorious but profoundly inspiring to Abians and Nigerians in general. In his congratulatory message made available to the press dated December 2nd 2025, Dr. Ogah celebrated the newly promoted Rear Admiral as a quintessential military officer, a man whose stellar career reflects uncommon intelligence, unshakable courage, humility, discipline, and deep-rooted patriotism. He highlighted that Rear Admiral…

Driven by the concern in the decline of and the commitment to finding sustainable pathway out of the myriad of challenges faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in Nigeria, the College of Management Sciences, COLMAS, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, Abia State, has pulled finance and economic experts from diverse backgrounds to proffer creative and innovative solutions to the problem. The peculiar challenge of the Nigerian business environment has been the bane of survival of many small and medium enterprises, painting a bleak and hopeless future for MSMEs. How can the small businesses navigate through the…

The Nigerian Police Force has issued a nationwide directive ordering the immediate arrest of any officer found providing personal security to VIPs, following President Tinubu’s directive aimed at tackling the misuse of police manpower. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that in directive dated November 30, 2025, and issued by the Inspector General of Police, instructed all state police commands and specialised units to strictly enforce the directive. The message, addressed to senior officers including Department of Operations, Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Zones; Mobile Police Force, VIP Protection Unit, Counter-Terrorism Force and the Federal Operations Unit and all state and area commands,…

Beloved Abians, as we enter the month of December, I extend heartfelt greetings to you all across the world. This year has been a testament to our resilience and our collective desire for a better Abia—one that continues to take shape under the purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Each step we have taken has brought us closer to the future we envision. December reminds us to be thankful, hopeful, and committed to the values that unite us. I encourage us to continue promoting peace, supporting one another, and staying focused on the progress of our…

The Abia APC Renaissance Group has called on Governor Alex Otti to make the most of his planned meeting with President Bola Tinubu by taking steps to align Abia State with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by Comrade Udeagha Agbayi, the group noted that the governor’s scheduled visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, this week presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen his relationship with the President and advance Abia’s political and developmental interests. The group expressed expectations that Governor Otti would address several pressing concerns during the meeting, including what it described as an ongoing…

Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu recently paid a strategic working visit to the Abia Liaison Office in Abuja, reaffirming the government’s dedication to strengthening service delivery, institutional synergy, and engagement with Abians in the diaspora. Received by Chief Liaison Officer, Hon. Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, and his team, Engr. Emetu commended the staff for their commitment and urged them to remain steadfast and professional in their duties. He emphasized the importance of excellence, discipline, and a renewed sense of purpose in upholding Abia’s image in the Federal Capital Territory. The visit was part of the Deputy Governor’s efforts to promote collaboration…

BY KABOWEI AKAMANDE Introduction In March 2025, the Supreme Egbesu Assembly, SEA, published an Open Letter to Ms Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The SEA condemned the illegal and undemocratic manner Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed away Ijaw gas fields to King Mohammed VI of Morocco through the instrumentality of the Nigerian-Morocco Gas Pipeline, NMGP. Although argued and reported that President Buhari did not sell Ijaw gas fields to King Mohammed VI of Morocco; but holds instead, that both countries signed agreements to develop a long-term project: the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline. The project was said…

The Abia Rejoice Movement has congratulated Dr. Uche Sampson Ogah on his recent award as the investor of the year at the South East Business and Investment Summit. Read full congratulatory message below👇 Your well-deserved recognition as Investor of the Year at the South East Business & Investment Summit (SEBIS) is a powerful affirmation of your exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to the economic revival of the South East. The Aku Ruo Ulo (Wealth Has Come Home) honor captures the essence of your mission bringing development back to the homeland and creating avenues of prosperity that uplift families,…