Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, political maneuverings are heating up as stakeholders in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition make calculated moves to court former Kano State governor, Mallam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in a bid to capture the mega electoral bloc of Kano State. Multiple credible reports, including a confirmation from Sunday PUNCH, reveal that coalition leaders have initiated back-channel engagements aimed at persuading Kwankwaso, an influential northern political heavyweight and presidential candidate in the 2023 elections under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to align with their platform ahead of 2027. A key…

By Eye Reporters Investigations Desk A viral press release claiming that the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has cancelled the 2025 May/June WASSCE examinations nationwide has been confirmed to be false. The document, dated Saturday, July 19, 2025, and circulating widely on social media, alleged that all past and future WASSCE papers had been nullified due to widespread examination malpractice, AI-generated cheating, and compromised supervision. It also claimed that over 480 exam centres were flagged, and that a new timetable would be released by August 5. But WAEC, in an official reaction…

By Abdul Lauya Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has once again made headlines—this time for marrying 29-year-old interior designer Adaugo from Abia State, marking his fifth marital union. The traditional ceremony, held quietly over the weekend, was attended by close friends and family members in what insiders described as “deeply spiritual and emotionally charged.” At 62, the controversial political figure appeared deeply smitten, declaring during his vows: “Nothing can ever come between us. This one must last.” The declaration, laced with emotion and intent, is being interpreted by many as a sign of reflection and renewed commitment, following…

By Abdul Lauya Prominent Nigerian academic and columnist, Professor Farooq Kperogi, has issued a public apology to former First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, over a controversial Facebook post he made on July 16, which suggested she was divorced from the late President Muhammadu Buhari before his death. The post, titled “Aisha Buhari, Divorce, and Forgiveness Claim,” sparked widespread debate, implying that the former First Lady had separated from her husband and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu. However, following backlash and direct engagement from close associates of the former First Lady, Kperogi retracted the claim and admitted it was a…

By Abdul Lauya In a powerful departure from past leadership practices, the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ms. Grace Morenike Henry, today, Sunday, July 20, 2025, paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the family of the late Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Anthony Agbas, who passed away a day earlier. The visit, described by veterans as “unprecedented,” marks the first time a sitting National Chairman of the Legion has personally reached out to the family of a deceased veteran, an act that many say signals a shift from years of leadership detachment. Speaking during the visit, Ms. Henry expressed deep…

News Analysis: By Abdul Lauya As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, six first-term governors elected under the banner of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are caught in a growing political storm, one that may determine not only their individual futures but also the fate of Nigeria’s struggling democracy. Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, and Kefas Agbu of Taraba came into office in 2023 with fresh mandates and public expectations. But their tenure is already being tested, not just by governance challenges in…

By Abdul Lauya In a historic diplomatic development, former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been appointed as the United Nations Global Crisis Envoy, a role backed by all five permanent members of the UN Security Council: the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia. The announcement, confirmed on July 19, 2025, marks a significant elevation of Jonathan’s global profile and cements his standing as a respected voice in international diplomacy. The appointment is widely seen as a watershed moment: Jonathan becomes the first African former Head of State to be entrusted with such a sensitive and prestigious…

By Abdul Lauya In a symbolic move reflecting his efforts to modernize the monarchy, King Charles III has officially scrapped a 100-year-old royal tradition requiring players to wear all-white attire while playing tennis on the private court at Buckingham Palace. The dress code, established in 1919 during the reign of King George V, echoed the strict standards of Wimbledon, mandating white apparel to maintain a refined, sweat-concealing aesthetic. For more than a century, royals, palace staff, and guests had adhered to the unwritten but strictly enforced rule. However, according to multiple UK media outlets including The Times and People, the…

By Abdul Lauya In a landmark move, Slovenia has joined the ranks of countries that allow assisted dying for terminally ill patients, sparking fresh conversations globally, including in Nigeria, on the ethics, legality, and readiness for such sensitive legislation. Slovenia’s parliament, on Thursday, July 17, 2025 passed a law legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill adults enduring unbearable, untreatable physical suffering. The bill, passed by 50 votes to 34 with 3 abstentions, follows a non-binding referendum in June 2024 where 55% of Slovenians expressed support for such a measure. The new law allows adults deemed medically competent and terminally ill,…

By Abdul Lauya The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total sum of N1.818 trillion among the three tiers of government as revenue generated in June 2025. The announcement followed the July 2025 FAAC meeting held in Abuja and was confirmed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. According to the official communiqué, the disbursed amount represents the combined allocation to the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils. The figure is reflective of the federation’s gross statutory revenue inflow of N3.485 trillion for June, marking a significant rise of N1.390 trillion when compared…