Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has approved the appointment of a Special Adviser, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants across various sectors to enhance service delivery in the state. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, on Thursday, May 22, 2025. According to the statement, the appointments are aimed at strengthening policy coordination, deepening grassroots engagement, and improving public communication strategies. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, conveyed the Governor’s approval of the appointments, which take immediate effect. Among…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, igniting yet another political firestorm in the already tense Kogi Central landscape. The charges, lodged at the Federal Capital Territory High Court on May 16, 2025, stem from her controversial statements during a televised interview alleging a plot to assassinate her. At the heart of the suit marked CR/297/25 lies the claim that Akpoti acted with intent to defame, a violation of Section 391 of the Penal Code and punishable under Section 392. In a legal twist laced with political undertones, Senate President…

By Abdul Lauya Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for increased external and domestic investments to unlock Taraba State’s vast economic potential. Speaking at the Taraba State Investment Forum in Jalingo, Atiku described the state as “Nature’s Gift to the Nation” and praised its strategic value. He commended Governor Agbu Kefas for initiating the summit, noting its alignment with the state’s vision for sustainable development and economic diversification. Atiku emphasized that no Nigerian state can achieve sustained growth without leveraging private sector resources, including finance, skills, and technology. He outlined six major benefits of private investment, including bridging resource…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified food security and regional economic inclusion as critical to Nigeria’s long-term stability and development. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo, Tinubu outlined his administration’s plan to transform Taraba State into an agricultural and industrial hub. He described Taraba’s vast natural resources as a strategic advantage for national prosperity and called for a shift to industrial-scale farming. “Food sufficiency is the first currency of national stability,” Tinubu said, underscoring the centrality of agriculture in his Renewed Hope agenda. The President praised Taraba’s capacity…

By Abdul Lauya Hon. Markus Hamidu has officially declared his intention to contest for the vacant Karim 1 Constituency seat in the Taraba State House of Assembly. The vacancy follows the appointment of Hon. Dr. Mike Dio Jen as Commissioner for Tertiary Education by Governor Agbu Kefas. Hamidu praised Dr. Jen’s elevation as a call to higher service and lauded the governor’s leadership in making the appointment. He made the declaration under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing his long-standing loyalty to the party since 1999. Hamidu revealed that his decision came after wide consultations with elders,…

*Oloyede’s Tenure As Proof That Systems Respond To Strong Leadership* By Abdul Lauya In a nation too often beset by leadership deficits and public sector inefficiencies, Professor Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede has emerged as a striking exception. For nearly nine years, he has led the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with a combination of accountability, innovation, and humility. As he approaches the end of his tenure, it is not the sound of scandals but the resonance of reforms, integrity, and uncommon patriotism that defines his legacy. Born in 1954, Professor Oloyede holds a first class honours degree in Arabic from…

By Abdul Lauya Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, led Nigeria’s delegation to Cameroon’s 53rd Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Yaoundé. The event, held on May 20, 2025, marked Cameroon’s annual Unity Day with the theme: “Army and Nation United for a Cameroon Turned Towards Peace and Prosperity.” General Musa expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and shared security. He emphasized the importance of fostering strong bilateral ties to address mutual challenges and promote socio-economic growth. Cameroon’s President, His Excellency Paul Biya, presided over the occasion, which drew senior officials, diplomats,…

By Abdul Lauya The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has fulfilled a promise to the family of a fallen naval personnel. On Tuesday, 20 May 2025, the CNS donated a newly built 2-bedroom bungalow to the family of Able Seaman FC3 John-Jaja. The property is located at Navy Estate, Karshi, Abuja, and was handed over in a brief ceremony. Able Seaman John-Jaja was killed in action during a clearance operation in Amiyi, Anambra State, on 3 September 2024. He died while manning a 12.7 mm gun to defend his team during a deadly ambush.…

By Abdul Lauya ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP), a landmark policy designed to reduce civilian casualties during military air operations. The policy was formally launched during the NAF’s 61st Anniversary Seminar in Abuja, marking what many observers see as a long-overdue response to past incidents of collateral damage. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said the plan demonstrates NAF’s renewed commitment to democratic values, precision warfare, and the sanctity of civilian life. The CHMRAP aims to institutionalize accountability and restraint in conflict zones, especially…

By Abdul Lauya Journalists under the aegis of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Taraba State have declared a boycott of all state government activities following the government’s failure to accredit its members for coverage of TARAVEST and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled working visit to the state tomorrow. In an emergency congress held at the chapel’s secretariat on Tuesday, July 20, 2025, members expressed deep frustration over what they described as deliberate exclusion from reporting key state events of national significance. The congress particularly condemned the refusal of the state government to issue official accreditation to journalists for the high-profile presidential…