Author: Candid Reporters

The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a fresh reminder to visa applicants to provide full disclosure of their social media history when completing the DS-160 form. The Mission, in a tweet on its official X handle, emphasised that applicants must include all usernames or handles used on any platform within the last five years. It warned that omission of such information could put future travel plans to the U.S. at risk. It further noted that applicants are expected to certify the accuracy of their submissions before signing and submitting the form, adding that incomplete or misleading entries would not be…

Cubana Chief Priest  the nightlife promoter, has finally responded to the ongoing paternity controversy involving Hellen Mutimu, a Kenyan woman who claims he fathered her child.   The dispute first made headlines in January when Mutimu alleged that she had a brief romantic encounter with Cubana during his visit to Lagos in April 2022, which resulted in a pregnancy. She claimed that after giving birth, she repeatedly tried contacting him but was blocked on all platforms. Her repeated calls for a paternity test to back her claims have been met with silence. In a recent YouTube livestream with TikTok star Peller, Cubana Chief Priest opened up about the situation,…

On behalf of the Doyen of Abia Rejoice Movement, Dr. Uche Ogah, the management and board of directors felicitate with our former DG and present Chairman of the board, High Chief Uzo Egbo as he marks his birthday today. High Chief Uzo Egbo is an iconic democratic institution in human form with vast experience in administration and governance, having served in many capacities with unblemish records and also one time local government chairman of then Isuikwuato/Umunneochi under His Excellency, late Chief Chief Ogbonnaya as Governor of Abia State. High Chief Uzo Egbo is an exceptional leader, a thoroughbred and one…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the conduct of says by-elections held in 12 states of the federation conducted by the independent electoral commission. ADC said the outcome shows that democracy has “declined” under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. On Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s interim national publicity secretary, alleged that the by-elections were “riddled with widely reported violence, vote buying, manipulation, and other administrative lapses”. Abdullahi said Saturday’s exercise “represents the clearest indication of a dress rehearsal for…

Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the centre of a controversy involving Ibom Air crew, has narrated her side of the story. In a post on her Instagram account, @soft_commy, Emmanson alleged that a flight hostess, identified as Julian Edwards, forcefully pulled off her frontal wig, cut off her gold jewelry, and damaged her mobile phones. She said the confrontation began after she struggled to switch off her phone during pre-flight checks and escalated into a physical altercation when they landed in Lagos. Emmanson recounted that the flight attendant insulted her by calling her a prostitute, blocked her from disembarking,…

The All Progressives Congress, APC has showed its electoral might by clinching 12 of the 16 legislative seats contested in Saturday’s bye-elections across 12 states of the country. According to the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the APC won all seats on offer in the bye-polls in Ogun, Edo, Niger, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Adamawa and Kogi. It shared the two seats in Kano with the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP but had no answer to the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra; and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo. As it is, the APC…

The Abia State National Assembly Liaison Officer Hon Iheanyi Frank Chinasa has praised the women of Uzuakoli, describing them as “highly revered pillars of peace and progress.” The Abia State Governor’s aide made this declaration while speaking as Special Guest of Honour during the grand finale of 2025 Uzuakoli Women’s August Conference, which took place recently, at the playground of Uzuakoli Practicing School. Represented by Dr Okechukwu Ezeala alongside Hon Ebenezar Chukwuemeka Kanu, Hon Chinasa appreciated the women for their God given role as home and community builders, encouraging them to remain prayerful and supportive of the administration of Governor…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has eased to 21.88% in July 2025 compared to the June 2025 rate of 22.22%. The latest inflation rate data was released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The July 2025 inflation rate showed a decrease of 0.34% compared to the June 2025 headline inflation rate. The food inflation rate in July 2025 was 22.74% on a year-on-year basis. This was 16.79% points lower compared to the rate recorded in July 2024 (39.53%). NBS disclosed that the decline in the annual food inflation figure is technically due to the change in the base year. The data…

On this special day, I celebrate not just your birth, but the incredible man you are — a special breed, a brother, and a true embodiment of grace, wisdom, and strength. Your presence as well as your contributions towards the sustenance of the “Ogah Legacy” are worthwhile. You have carried our dynasty with honor, humility, and a heart full of compassion, touching lives with your generosity and unwavering commitment to excellence. You are amazing. Therefore on your special day, I pray that your journey ahead be filled with continued success, divine favour, and boundless joy. May your days be long,…

European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led 2-0 just after half-time at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy. Micky van de Ven gave last season’s Europa League winners the lead on 39 minutes and Cristian Romero got their second goal three minutes into the second half. However,…