Author: Candid Reporters

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,…

Former Italy striker Alessandro Altobelli has advised Inter Milan to do everything possible to sign Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman this summer. The Nigerian international, who has been heavily linked with a move to a Serie A club, has expressed his desire to play for Inter Milan. However, the two clubs still need to reach an agreement. Inter Milan have informed Atalanta that they are willing to offer €45 million to buy out the final two years of the 2024 African Ballon d’Or winner’s contract. But La Dea are holding out for more, demanding at least €50 million. Reacting to…

The US state department has approved a potential sale of ammunition, precision bombs and precision rockets to Nigeria for an estimated cost of $346 million. In a statement on Wednesday, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Nigeria requested to buy 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs, 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups, 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II, high-explosive warhead, and MK66-4 rocket motor, among others. Non-major defence equipment items in the package include FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes, bomb components, impulse cartridges, high-explosive and practice rockets, integration support and test equipment, as well as US government and contractor technical,…