Author: Candid Reporters

The Executive Governor of Abia, Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday inspected the ongoing reconstruction, expansion and beautification work going on along Bank Road, Umuahia, the State Capital. Governor Otti went on the inspection tour after Laying the Wreath at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cenotaph, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia in Commemoration and Celebration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The ongoing expansion, reconstruction and beautification work is part of the intentional effort of Governor Otti to give Umuahia the esthetic ambiance it deserves as a State Capital and create easy access for the movement of people, goods and services within that axis…

The oil vessel belonging to General Hydrocarbons Limited, a company owned by the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the ThisDay Media Group and Arise Group, Nduka Obaigbena has been ordered for immediate seizure by a federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. CANDID REPORTERS gathered that the order to seize cargo, Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Tamara Tokoni, was in respect of an application by the First Bank of Nigeria over $225million debt. According to the court document, the order was based on the suit numbered FHC/PH/CS/02/2025 and between First Bank of Nigeria Limited as Plaintiff and General…

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, says his life has significantly improved since the death of his son. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. However, on September 21, 2023, his body was exhumed by the police for an autopsy. Aloba, in a recent interview with Akin Abolade, the media personality, attributed the positive changes in his life to “divine intervention” and the “spirit of Mohbad”. When asked if his life has improved since Mohbad’s passing, the singer’s father said, “Yes”. Aloba revealed that he received numerous gifts from well-wishers, including a car. He also disclosed that he has released about…

Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington has been admitted to a N20 million bail with one surety in like sum. Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court Abuja gave the ruling on wednesday. Justice Akpan gave the order in a ruling on the singer’s bail application moved by his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, after he pleaded not guilty to a two-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. Justice Akpan ordered that the surety, who must be a Level 10 civil servant, must be a resident of Abuja and must depose to affidavit of means. He directed that the address…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday revealed that Nigeria’s average inflation rate increased to 34.80% in December 2024.  According to NBS’ consumer price index (CPI), the inflation figure moved from 33.60 percent in November last year.  “In December 2024, the Headline inflation rate was 34.80% from 34.60% in November 2024.Month-on-Month, the Headline inflation rate in December 2024 was 2.44%,” the agency wrote on X. “Food Inflation Rate was 39.84% Year on Year,” it added. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu in his 2025 New Year speech promised that his government would reduce the inflation to 15% in coming months. He…

Billionaire businessman Elon Muskhas been sued by the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission over issues related to enforcement actions about his purchase of social media platform X in 2022. According to the New York Times, the SEC is arguing that Mr Musk violated securities laws in his $44 billion acquisition of the company. He is accused of amassing a large stock position in the social media company without filing the proper notification. The commission said Mr Musk failed to file the required disclosure with the SEC until after 11 days had passed, the Times reported, which allowed him to buy…

The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has reaffirmed his commitment to meritocracy as he swears in Benson Ojeikere as Abia State Head of Service. By this approval, Governor Otti has obviously applied his policy of ‘If you live in Abia, You are Abian’. In the spirit of Nation building, the governor has demonstrated the true meaning of ONE NIGERIA as captured in the letters of the National Anthem, ‘Though Tribe and Tongue, May Differ, In Brotherhood We Stand’ as he swore in Edo-born Mr. Benson Ojeikere from the South South Region of Nigeria as the State’s Head…

Following the death of more than 16 civilians and vigilantes who were accidentally bombed during military air strikes in Zamfara last weekend, the Nigerian Air Force says it has commenced investigation. The missiles were launched in Tungar Kara, Zurmi LGA of the state. “The vigilantes were mistaken for bandits, shortly after the bandits had fled the scene,” Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, quoted an intelligence source as saying. On Sunday, Olusola Akinboyewa, NAF’s director of public relations and information, told newsmen that there was no credible report of civilian casualties during the operation, and…

The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering young women and promoting the state’s cultural heritage. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by Miss Diaspora Nigeria, USA 2024 Top Model, First Runner-Up, and Best Cultural Costume winner, Miss Ugonma Ogbonnaya, at her home in Nvosi on Saturday. Miss Ogbonnaya, an indigene of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area, was warmly received by Mrs. Otti, who congratulated her on her exceptional achievements on the international stage. Mrs. Otti praised her for showcasing Abia’s rich cultural heritage and described her victory…

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has assured veterans and serving members of the armed forces that his administration will not take their sacrifices for granted. Governor Otti gave the assurance during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Church Service held at Seventh – Day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout Umuahia. He pledged his administration’s unwavering commitment to honouring their sacrifices and vital role in safeguarding the Nation. The Governor who paid tribute to veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, acknowledged their sacrifice, bravery and dedication in service to the nation. He also recalled the tragic cases of…