Author: Eye Reporters

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…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya The end of the three-month strike by primary school teachers in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) signals not triumph but tragedy, a failure of governance that has strangulated a system once upheld as a model for sub-national administration. Under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s authoritarian hand, the territory’s primary education sector has been suffocated by centralized control, fiscal coercion, and institutional dysfunction. What began as a dispute over unpaid wages, covering minimum wage arrears, a 25–35% salary increment, a 40% peculiar allowance, and the ₦35,000 wage award, quickly escalated into a full-blown crisis. The strike,…

News Analysis: By Abdul Lauya Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent hospitalization in London has reignited national conversations about medical tourism and the persistent neglect of Nigeria’s public healthcare system, a central issue that marked much of his presidency. On July 2, multiple reports surfaced indicating that Buhari, 81, had been admitted to a London hospital following complications during what was initially described as a routine medical check-up. While some online platforms reported that the former leader was in “critical condition,” independent verification remains limited. Aides close to the former president have confirmed his hospitalization but insist that he is…

By Abdul Lauya The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Usman Zakari, the Chief Bailiff of the Gombe State High Court, for alleged fraudulent conversion of N9.8 million. Zakari was arraigned before Justice Haruna H. Kereng of Gombe State High Court 3 on July 2, 2025. The one-count charge was filed by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. According to the EFCC, Zakari was entrusted with auctioning property in suit No. GM/329M/2023 in October 2023. The auction yielded N14 million, from which N4.18 million was paid to the judgment creditor, Ahmed Umaru. Zakari allegedly dishonestly converted the…

By Abdul Lauya In a military landscape that demands the finest blend of intellect, integrity, and operational precision, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Idris Adamu, mni, emerges as a figure of rare distinction. A consummate officer and gentleman, AVM Adamu is not just a high-ranking officer in the Nigerian Air Force, but a brilliant strategic mind who has shaped minds, crafted policies, and guarded the financial sanctity of the Nigerian military establishment with unwavering commitment. Born on January 4, 1971, in Kaduna, but originally from Maiduguri Local Government Area of Borno State, AVM Adamu’s trajectory has been defined by excellence from…

By Abdul Lauya Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga has dismissed the recent defection of high-profile politicians to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding them as politically irrelevant and opportunistic figures with long-standing estrangement from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a strongly worded statement released Wednesday, Onanuga accused the new opposition coalition of lacking ideological cohesion and being driven solely by “hatred” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among those he singled out were former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, ex-Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Onanuga asserted that these politicians had either…

A powerful coalition of Nigeria’s political opposition, comprising former governors, ministers, and top lawmakers, has unveiled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its new platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The unveiling ceremony took place Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, drawing a formidable lineup of political veterans and key figures from across Nigeria’s political spectrum. Among those present were former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun; and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Victor Umeh, representing the FCT and Anambra Central, respectively. Also in attendance were…

By Abdul Lauya Former Senate President, David Mark, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending decades of active membership. Mark said the decision takes “immediate effect.” He declared his intention to join the newly formed National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement in Nigeria. Mark described his move as part of a broader national effort to “rescue our nation and preserve our hard-earned democracy.” The veteran lawmaker said the decision followed wide consultations with family, friends, and political associates. Mark emphasized his longstanding loyalty to the PDP, recalling his commitment even after its 2015 electoral defeat. He…

By Abdul Lauya The Nigerian Army has announced its 2025 Day Celebration activities to honour 162 years of national service, patriotism, and sacrifice. Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, made the announcement during a press briefing at Army Headquarters on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Oluyede emphasized the historic and symbolic significance of July 6, marking the date the first shot of the Nigerian Civil War was fired in Garkem, Cross River State. The Army Day, first celebrated in 1978, has since evolved into an annual occasion to reflect on the Army’s legacy and its contributions to Nigeria’s security…

By Abdul Lauya A student of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Miss Aisha Nna Muhammed, has qualified to represent Nigeria at the World University Games in Germany. Aisha, from the Department of Biotechnology, earned her spot at the global event after winning the 800m and 1500m races at the FISU trials held at the University of Jos. She will compete in both track events at the prestigious Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Games, showcasing Nigeria’s talent on the world stage. Her qualification follows her impressive performance at the 2024 African University Games, which earned her a one-year scholarship from…