Author: Eye Reporters

By Our Investigations Desk As Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) launches yet another nationwide registration exercise for military retirees on July 9–10, beneath the polished logistics lies a bitter truth: for thousands of Nigeria’s wounded and ageing veterans, the system meant to care for them has become a dead end. Marketed as the military’s dedicated Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), DHML was established in 2005 with the lofty mandate to provide comprehensive, free healthcare for serving and retired Armed Forces personnel and their families under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Nearly two decades later, the structure remains intact, but the…

By Abdul Lauya Ibadanland is in mourning following the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90, just two days after celebrating his milestone birthday. The monarch, whose reign lasted just under 15 months, ascended the revered throne on July 12, 2024, after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. His coronation marked a historic moment not just for his lineage, Okugbaja compound of Ita Baale Olugbode, but also for Ibadan’s unique chieftaincy succession tradition, which…

Eye Reporters EditorialMonday, July 7, 2025. In recent weeks, the Federal Capital Territory has become the stage for a drama of excess, impunity, and autocratic governance that has jolted even those long inured to the abuses of Nigerian public office. At the center is FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who now stands accused of awarding over 2,000 hectares of prime Abuja land to a company allegedly fronting for his underage sons, a scandal of staggering proportions, both in value and symbolic weight. The claims are not hearsay. They are documented in detailed investigative reports by credible independent media, including Sahara Reporters,…

By Abdul Lauya In a symbolic and impactful move, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, on 5 July 2025, organized a nationwide Veterans’ Parley across all its Commands and units. The event marked a significant milestone in reconnecting with retired personnel, honouring their sacrifices, and reigniting hope for more structured support, particularly in areas of pensions, healthcare, and post-service welfare. The initiative, tagged Chief of the Air Staff Veterans’ Parley, was emotional and well-received, bringing together hundreds of retired officers and airmen who shared heartfelt…

Eye Reporters EditorialSunday, July 6, 2025. In a country choking under the weight of inequality, institutional corruption, and systemic failure, the latest call by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) for sweeping constitutional amendments, including Sharia courts across the South-West and Fridays as nationwide public holidays, must be viewed with critical reflection, not reactionary sentiment. MURIC, represented at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing by an academic of repute, Professor Ishaq Akintola who spoke through Dr. Jamiu Busari, has framed its demands as matters of inclusivity and fairness. In a vacuum, these calls may seem justifiable. After all, religious pluralism is enshrined…

Eye Reporters Editorial,Sunday, July 6, 2025. In a country choking under the weight of inequality, institutional corruption, and systemic failure, the latest call by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) for sweeping constitutional amendments, including Sharia courts across the South-West and Fridays as nationwide public holidays, must be viewed with critical reflection, not reactionary sentiment. MURIC, represented at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing by an academic of repute, Professor Ishaq Akintola who spoke through Dr. Jamiu Busari, has framed its demands as matters of inclusivity and fairness. In a vacuum, these calls may seem justifiable. After all, religious pluralism is enshrined…

By Abdul Lauya Following the death of Nigerian business magnate Alhaji Aminu Dantata on June 28, 2025, several unverified claims have circulated widely on social media regarding the extent of his wealth and assets. A thorough fact-check reveals that many of these assertions are either exaggerated or entirely unsupported by credible evidence. Alhaji Dantata, 94, was a respected industrialist, philanthropist, and the last surviving member of the renowned Dantata business dynasty. He was buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with his wishes, as confirmed by ICIR Nigeria and other national outlets. In the days following his burial, a viral…

By Abdul Lauya In a rousing keynote address that anchored the Golden Jubilee celebration of the 18th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has proposed a bold new vision for integrating retired military personnel into Nigeria’s contemporary security structure. The event, held at the Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, was graced by prominent military veterans, government officials, and traditional leaders. Delivering a lecture titled “Veterans As Significant National Assets,” Ribadu unveiled the proposed National Veterans Security Initiative, a strategic framework designed to deploy the experience and patriotism of…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya A bold offer by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi to serve only one term in office if elected president in 2027 has added new complexity, and potential clarity, to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. Speaking under the banner of a newly unveiled coalition centred on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi signaled his willingness to be a transitional figure, a bridge between Nigeria’s restive regions and competing power blocs. The offer, he said, is rooted in a desire to respect the country’s unwritten zoning arrangement, which favors rotating the presidency between North and…