#AnthonyNwaubani Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Jul

27

2026

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani’s Allegations (Part 1)

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #FamousReporters, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MediaEthics, #PressFreedom, #RevenueAllegations

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani's Allegations (Part 1) By Charity Uwakwe (Dist.) It is not in the character of Famous Group International, publishers of Famous Reporters.com, to respond to every baseless allegation or unfounded claim, particularly those that exist only in the imagination of certain individuals. However, for the sake of setting the record straight and ensuring that the good people of Ikwuano Local Government Area are adequately informed of the facts, we have deemed it necessary to issue this response. Our attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the media team of…

Jul

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

“He Fought for Our Light, Not the Money” — Isiugwu Woman Leader, CSO Counter Ikwuano Mayor’s Allegation Against Labour Party Youth Leader

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AlexOtti, #AnthonyNwaubani, #ElectricityProject, #FamousReporters, #IkwuanoElectricity, #LabourParty, #MatthewOkechukwuFrancis

By Charity Uwakwe Just days after the Ikwuano Local Government Chairman, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, accused Labour Party Youth Leader Mr. Matthew Okechukwu Francis of attempting to manipulate the electricity project funds through "contradictory documentation and inconsistent presentations," another community leader has publicly challenged the allegation. Speaking exclusively to Famous Reporters, yesterday , Wednesday, at Isiugwu-Amizi, in Ikwuano local government area of Abia State, the Isiugwu Women's leader insisted that Francis never obstructed the project but instead fought to ensure electricity reached the community for the first time. The women's leader of Isiugwu community, Mrs. Ngozi Chinatu, has rejected allegations made…

Jul

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says ‘I Can Prove Everything’

CRIME, POLITICS#AbiaNews, #AnthonyNwaubani, #IkwuanoRevenueScandal, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernmentRevenue, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueCollector, #Whistleblower

Ikwuano Revenue Scandal: Whistleblower Releases Payment Records After Alleged Threats, Says 'I Can Prove Everything' By Charity Uwakwe A former revenue collector says he has finally released the evidence he promised. After alleging threats to his life, Prince Ihechi Igbokwe has made public bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records and other documents which he claims support his allegations against top officials of the Ikwuano Local Government. The allegations remain unproven, but the development has intensified public interest and renewed calls for an independent investigation. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former Ikwuano Local Government revenue collector, has released bank transfer receipts, WhatsApp records…

Jul

21

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor’s allegations *Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #ExtortionClaims, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoNews, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #LabourParty, #MatthewFrancis, #RevenueScandal

Ikwuano Revenue: Labour Party Youth Leader Alleges Threat Calls, Denies Mayor's allegations*Clear Name Over Extortion Claims, Nwaubani told By Charity Uwakwe Fresh controversy has erupted in Ikwuano Local Government Area as the Labour Party Youth Leader, Matthew Okechukwu Francis, says he is receiving threatening calls after rejecting allegations that he sponsored a campaign against the council chairman.Instead, he is demanding a transparent investigation into extortion allegations linked to the revenue collection system, insisting the mayor should publicly clear his name. The political tension in Ikwuano has taken a dramatic turn. Labour Party Youth Leader Matthew Okechukwu Francis has broken his…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

I Can’t Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife

POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #InvestigativeJournalism, #PrinceIhechiIgbokwe, #RevenueAllegations, #Transparency, #Whistleblower, .#Ikwuano

I Can't Sleep in My House: Ikwuano Revenue Collector Cries Out Over Threats Alleges Illegal Payments to Mayor, Wife By Chimamanda Ezekiel Barely 24 hours after Famous Reporters published explosive allegations of suspected illegal revenue collections in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, the whistleblower behind the claims says he is now living in fear. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector, alleges that death threats and intimidation have forced him to abandon the safety of his home, prompting fresh calls for security agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure his protection. Prince Ihechi Igbokwe, a former revenue collector…

Jul

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life

METRO, POLITICS#AbiaState, #AnthonyNwaubani, #CorruptionAllegations, #IhechiIgbokwe, #IkwuanoRevenue, #InvestigativeJournalism, #LocalGovernment, #MrsNnennaNwaubani

Ikwuano Revenue Collector Alleges Extortion by Mayor Anthony Nwaubani, Claims Threat to Life By Our Correspondent "I fear for my life. If anything happens to me, let the world know why I spoke out." Those chilling words from an Ikwuano revenue collector have sparked fresh controversy as he levels serious allegations against top local government officials. A revenue collector in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, Prince Ihechi. Igbokwe, has publicly appealed for protection after making a series of serious allegations recently in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State, against the council's Mayor, Dr. Anthony Nwaubani, and other officials. Igbokwe…

Jun

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

N19m Fraud Allegations: Ikwuano LGA Chairman’s N3.1bn Defamation Suit Against Journalist Stalls

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #DefamationSuit, #FOIAct, #IkwuanoLGA, #InvestigativeJournalism, #N19MillionFraud, #PublicFunds, #Tonyicheku

N19m Fraud Allegations: Ikwuano LGA Chairman's N3.1bn Defamation Suit Against Journalist Stalls By Chidinma Omar Did N19 million disappear from "Ikwuano LGA funds? As a high-profile defamation battle unfolds in court, fresh questions are emerging over transparency, accountability, and access to public records." "The Abia State High Court has adjourned the N3.1 billion defamation suit filed by Ikwuano LGA Chairman Anthony Nwaubani against journalist Tony Icheku over reports alleging N19 million financial impropriety. The case was delayed to allow service of court processes on additional defendants, while a separate FOI dispute over local government finances continues to generate controversy." "The…

Feb

26

2026

By Famous Reporters

Ikwuano LG Chairman Nwaubani Faces ₦19m Refund Allegation, Shuns Probe Calls

POLITICS#AlexOtti, #AnthonyNwaubani, #FAACAllocations, #ForensicAudit, #GovernmentAccountability, #IkwuanoLGA, #LocalGovernmentAudit, #NigeriaPolitics

Ikwuano LG Chairman Nwaubani Faces ₦19m Refund Allegation, Shuns Probe Calls "Fresh controversy has erupted in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State as a group of concerned citizens formally petitioned Governor Alex Otti, demanding an urgent investigation into alleged financial impropriety and administrative failures under the leadership of Chairman Dr Anthony Nwaubani." By Charity Uwakwe Tension is mounting in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State following allegations of financial impropriety and poor leadership levelled against the Council Chairman, Dr Anthony Nwaubani. In a public letter addressed to Governor Alex Otti, Mr Emmanuel Asiegbu, writing on behalf of the…