Author: Eye Reporters

Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Eye Reporters on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison. Our correspondents gathered that the workers had been in the custodial centre since 2019, as their trial faced constant delays due to repeated adjournments. Those affected are Williams Alami, Vincent Olabiyi, Ebuka Cosmos, John Dashe, Tamunokuro Abaku, Emmanuel Aginwa, Erema Deborah, Precious Kingsley, Tamunosiki Achese,…

NIGERIAN NAVY OPERATION DELTA SANITY II RECORDS HUGE SUCCESS AGAINST CRUDE OIL THEFT IN MARCH 2025 1.​The ongoing Nigerian Navy anti-crude oil theft operation tagged Operation DELTASANITY II recorded huge successes in the month of March 2025. These are listed below: ​​ a. On Friday 7 March 2025, an Illegal Refinery Site laden with about 5,500 litres of stolen crude oil, 2,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 1 oven, 9 dugout pits, 15 polythene sacks of illegally refined AGO, 13 sacks of stolen crude oil, and 1 pumping machine were discovered and deactivated around Oteghele community at…

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF HON. ALI ISA JC, PhD, THE MINORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES! Thursday, April 3, 2025Abuja, Nigeria THE UNFORTUNATE INVOLVEMENT OF MR. OMOYELE SOWORE IN THE CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST ME! Hon. Ali Isa JC, PhD, the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, has released a statement addressing a publication by Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a journalist and online news publisher. Sowore had commented on a matter involving Hon. Ali Isa and a constituent, Mr. Umar Thomas, which is currently in court. Hon. Ali Isa expresses disappointment and displeasure with Sowore’s publication, stating…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company, marking a significant move toward revitalizing Nigeria’s long-dormant industrial asset. The announcement was made Friday night in Abuja via a statement from Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “The appointment takes effect from 3rd April 2025 and is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008 as amended.” Before this appointment, Nasir Abdulsalam served as Technical Adviser to…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson. He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position and is now the Director of Civil Military Relations at the Defence Headquarers. Air Commodore Ejodame is a seasoned officer with vast experience in logistics, strategic planning, and defence management. He is a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management…

PRESS RELEASE TANKER FIRE: NMDPRA AND FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE COLLABORATE ON PREVENTION The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Engr. Jaji O. Abdulganiyu, MIFireE, MNSE, received a representative of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters in Abuja. The visit aimed to strengthen and enhance the existing collaboration between the two agencies. During the meeting, the CEO of NMDPRA, ably represented by the Executive Director of Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC), Dr. Larmode Mustapha, emphasized the need for greater cooperation in…

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly resigned from his position. The development, which emerged from Abuja on Friday morning, was confirmed by sources cited in a Daily Trust report, although the presidency has yet to officially acknowledge the resignation. According to sources, Dr. Baba-Ahmed tendered his resignation about two weeks ago but offered no detailed explanation beyond stating it was for personal reasons. Appointed in September 2023, Baba-Ahmed served in the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing the administration at several key forums. One of his most recent public appearances…

COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF SPECIAL INTERVENTION QUICK IMPACT PROJECT IN OYO STATE On Tuesday 3 April 2025, a newly constructed 7-unit water borehole project in Ayedun, Igboleya, Ilado, Ita Epo, Molete, Okeola and Osoogun, Iseyin, Oyo State were commissioned. The commissioning came under the auspices of the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (CNS- QIP). The CNS-QIP was initiated by the CNS, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla to undertake projects that will improve the Nigerian Navy’s Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) efforts nationwide. This particular project was facilitated by Rear Admiral OK…

JP Morgan, the American banking giant, is set to upgrade its Lagos representative office into a full-fledged business branch as part of its strategy to expand operations across Africa. The bank intends to apply for a merchant banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the coming months. Currently led in Nigeria by Dayo Olagunju, JP Morgan’s Head of West Africa, the New York-based financial institution aims to broaden its services beyond advisory and asset management to include dollar-denominated loans for large corporations. Earlier this year, JP Morgan representatives, led by Olagunju, visited Nigeria and met with Minister…

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has revealed that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is making significant efforts to acquire modern fighter ground attack jets and helicopters to enhance its capabilities in tackling insecurity across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Sallah Luncheon with troops of the Air Component, Operation KALACEN WUTA in Maiduguri on Wednesday, Abubakar emphasized the NAF’s commitment to improving its operational strategies to combat terrorism and other security challenges. Represented by the Air Officer Commanding Tactical Air Command, Air Vice Marshal EO Ebiowe, Abubakar noted that additional military platforms would…