Author: Candid Reporters

Armed bandits has reportedly invaded Ora Igbomina town in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State. CANDID REPORTED gathered that the invasion which happened on Monday night left the leader of non-indigenes in the town dead and a former customs officer, Mr Emmanuel Owolabi, abducted from his home. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, who fired multiple gunshots, stormed the ancient town, located near the borders of Kwara and Ekiti States, in large numbers, taking control of the area for several hours. The attack forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes in fear of abduction. The violence was concentrated in…

By Abia Rejoice Media Team Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah and his missing rib, Dr. Ngozi Sabina Ogah, represents far more than a marriage of years; they embody a covenant of destiny sealed by love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by unity of purpose. For a quarter of a century, your journey together has been shaped by responsibility, sacrifice, service, and steadfast devotion. Through every season, your love has not merely endured; it has deepened, matured, and triumphed. This is the story of a man called to lead and a woman anointed to stand beside him not behind, not ahead, but…

The Abia State government is set to Unveil a development plan which will serve as a template direction for the state in the next 25 years. According to the press release made available to the public by Pr⁠i⁠nce Okey K‌anu, ⁠Hon. Commissioner for Information in the state, the unveiling ceremony will be done by Governor Alex Otti on Tuesday, 2:00pm at the International Conference Centre (IC⁠C), Umuahia. The A⁠bia State 25-‌Year‌ Development Plan is described by the government as a landmark and visionary policy framework of the present adm‍inist⁠ration. The Abia S‌tate Government in‍vites the⁠ fol‌lowing development partners to witness…

A 67-year-old man, Mr. Mbaonu Mbaonu, has passionately appealed to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, to intervene in the case of his 30-year-old son, Obediah Mbanonu, who was sentenced to death by hanging over an alleged phone theft in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of the state. Mr. Mbaonu maintained that his son was wrongly accused and framed, insisting that Obediah is innocent of the crime for which he was convicted in 2020. Speaking during an interview with journalist Promise Uzoma Okoro (PUO) at his residence in Aba, the distraught father alleged that the case…

Bandit leader, Bello Turji, has accused two former northern governors of fueling insecurity in the country, especially in the North. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the bandit also confirmed participating in a series of peace meetings with the Zamfara State government during the administration of a former governor of the state, but vehemently denied claims that he received N30 million or any material inducement to participate in the process. Efforts made to get the reaction of both former governors at press time yesterday proved abortive as they neither picked up calls nor returned the calls. Text and WhatsApp messages also sent…

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the President holds the constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state where circumstances threaten public safety or governance. According to the ruling, this authority may be exercised to prevent a serious breakdown of law and order or to stop conditions from deteriorating into chaos or anarchy. The court emphasized that such powers are intended to safeguard national stability and ensure the continued functioning of democratic institutions when extraordinary situations arise. It noted that emergency measures are justified only in exceptional cases where normal governance mechanisms are unable to effectively address…

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has restated his administration’s readiness to partner with the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN), to sustain the irreversible pathway of transformation taking place in the State,while congratulating the organization for the successful holding of their 3rd Annual General Meeting. Governor Otti,who was representated by the Commissioner for Information,Prince Okey Kanu at the 3rd Annual General Meeting of OMPAN ,held at Umuahia North LGA multi purpose Hall , described Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria as a credible, responsible and forward-thinking organization and encouraged them to continue in their contributions to the development of…

The Abia state government has fully recovered the Star Paper Mills Aba and Owerrinta from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)marking a major step towards industrial revival in the state. The government has also intensified effort to complete the acquisition Afro Beverages Limited Owerrinta. The Star Paper Mills, a brainchild of the Late Abia -born entrepreneur Chief Nnanna Kalu ,was established in the 1970s as an integrated paper -conversion and paper -products manufacturing enterprise to serve domestic markets. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the Banquet Hall government House Umuahia,the Governor Dr Alex Otti said that the recovery…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with his brother Governor, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma (Onwa), on the occasion of his 67th birthday celebration. In a release to celebrate Governor Uzodinma’s birthday, Governor Otti expressed joy that God has continued to sustain the Governor to render service to the people of Imo State. Governor Otti thanked God for blessing Onwa with good health and wisdom and for giving him the opportunity to serve Imo people at this time. Governor Otti, on behalf of his family, the Government and people of Abia State wished…

The Abia State government has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as the acting secretary to the state government following the proceed on a leave of absence embarked by Professor Kenneth Kalu (FCA). The appointment was made public in a press release made public on Friday. Read full press release here 👇 GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI APPROVES THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. EMMANUEL MERIBOLE AS ACTING SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT. Sequel to the approval granted by His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, for the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Kenneth Kalu (FCA), to proceed on a leave of absence,…