Author: Candid Reporters

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have applauded the reduction in price for purchasing petroleum product from the Dangote Refinery, stating its significance in a competitive market. Dangote Petroleum Refinery had on Sunday announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. According to the company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, highlighted the reduction as a gesture of appreciation to Nigerians for their steadfast support in bringing the refinery’s vision to life. This new price marks a ₦20 decrease from the refinery’s earlier ex-depot price…

Soldiers of the Nigerian Army has engaged in fierce gun battle with unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, of Abia state. CANDID REPORTERS gathered from THE NATION that over 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6 a.m., targeting suspected gunmen reportedly camped near a river that marks the boundary between Abia and the Mbaise axis of Imo State. The Nigerian Army, 14 Brigade, Ohafia have reportedly taken control of key junctions leading in and out of the village, while others engage the gunmen in nearby bushes. Gunfire has persisted as…

The Abia State government has warned against Unauthorised delivery of healthcare services and distribution of drugs to the pubic in the state. The statement was made public by Prof Enoch Ogbonnaya UcheCommissioner for Health in the state. Read full Press release below 👇 WARNING AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED MEDICAL OUTREACHES AND HEALTHCARE EVENTS IN ABIA STATE. The attention of the Ministry of Health Abia State has been drawn to unauthorized delivery of healthcare services and distribution of drugs to the public by uncertified persons under the guise of free medical mission in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area. Those conducting this medical outreach…

BY Divine Nwankwo (Umuahia) Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his government has resolved to rejig the security architecture of the State. Addressing the press after an emergency security council meeting in response to the recent attacks on security personnel in the State, Governor Otti said that they have taken a decision to smoke out criminal elements in the State. “We have all sat down to look at the security architecture of the State and I am happy that we have resolved to rejig the security architecture to ensure that something like these (attacks) will be a thing of…

Renowned political leader and advocate for development, Chief Frank Iheanyi Chinasa, has made a passionate call for renewed focus on transformational grassroots development in Bende Local Government Area.This appeal comes on the heels of the recent inauguration of the newly elected Bende Local Government Council under the leadership of Deacon Uwabunkeonye Bassey.Speaking against the backdrop of the overwhelming grassroots support accorded the newly elected Council leadership, Chief Chinasa urged the Mayor and his administration not to relent in their efforts to develop all communities in Bende.He stressed the importance of evolving innovative policies that would drive unparalleled social, infrastructural, and…

The federal government has stopped the halts funds from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to the Rivers State government. The the latest development was disclosed by the spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa on Friday.  CANDID REPORTERS recalls that a court had ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the federal government to stop the payment of FAAC revenue to Rivers State until Governor Fubara represents the state’s budget to the House of Assembly recognized by the law. Mokwa said the decision is in compliance with a court order on the…

In a landmark development, the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA) has resolved long-standing divisions, uniting all chapters across the Americas under one cohesive umbrella. This milestone was officially achieved at the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Bloomington, Minnesota, on November 16, 2024. Under the theme “NIDOA: Building A Strong & United Nigerian Diaspora Community,” representatives from over 20 USA chapters, continental chairs from Canada and Brazil, and former leaders engaged in extensive dialogue to chart a unified path forward. The unification, seen as a turning point, brings renewed focus to the organization’s mission of advocacy and support…

The Nigerian Army has reopened the Umuokpara -Onuimo road for Public use after days of restriction following the attack on three of its personnel last week by yet-to -be identified Gun men. Addressing newsmen after conducting the General Officer Commanding 82 -Division Enugu Major General H.T Dada and his team comprising the Brigade Commander 14 Brigade Ohafia Brigadier General Olusola Diya and other Senior military Officers round the scene of incident, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Security Matters Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah Rtd, said the team also resolved to relocate the military check point closer to the…

Eunisell Limited, a chemical and production solutions company, has underscored the critical importance of domestication in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) 2024 Annual International Conference, held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ken Okeiyi, in his keynote address, emphasised the need to strengthen local content and leverage indigenous companies to drive the sector’s growth. The NAPE 2024 conference brought together stakeholders from the energy industry under the theme: ‘Resolving the Nigerian Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth, and Affordability’. Okeiyi highlighted the strategic…

Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed special adviser on public communications and media to President Bola Tinubu, has addressed the public backlash following his appointment. In an interaction with State House correspondents on Monday, Bwala, a former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign in 2023, rejected claims that his appointment was driven by personal ambition. Bwala emphasised the importance of staying focused on the larger goals of Tinubu’s administration despite the distractions that often accompany public office. Bwala said the negative reactions to his appointment were motivated by external forces trying to undermine the president. “In life, generally, you look at focus.…