Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya Davido’s grand wedding to Chioma has sparked renewed debate over whether marriage signals the slow fade of a Nigerian music superstar. Industry watchers point to a familiar trend: once vibrant hitmakers lose steam after tying the knot, with examples ranging from P-Square to D’banj, Omawunmi, and even Tubaba. The argument is not that marriage kills talent, but that it redefines the lifestyle that once fueled stardom, stripping away the mystery, energy, and access to a hardcore female fan base that drives much of Afrobeats culture. Analysts note that female fans, who often create viral trends, reels, and…

By Abdul Lauya Multiple reputable Nigerian outlets report that TikTok creator Emmanuel “Geh Geh” Obruste pulled about $30,000 in virtual gifts during a Thursday live session watched by roughly 177,000 people. The figure has been echoed by Guardian, Vanguard, Tribune and others after Geh Geh’s own post-stream remarks, providing unusual cross-outlet alignment on a fast-moving social story. While the headline number is eye-popping, his take-home will be lower after platform commissions and currency conversions common to TikTok Live payouts. The turnout underscores how short, personality-driven content can mobilize mass audiences at speeds that traditional media rarely match. For Nigeria’s creator…

By Abdul Lauya The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.001 trillion as July 2025 federation revenue to the three tiers of government. The allocation was announced at the August 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja, where the Federal Government, states, and local governments received their statutory shares. The breakdown showed the Federal Government got N735.081 billion, states received N660.349 billion, and local government councils took N485.039 billion. An additional N120.359 billion, representing 13% mineral derivation revenue, was shared to oil-producing states. The distributable sum included N1.282 trillion from statutory revenue, N640.610 billion from Value Added Tax…

By Abdul Lauya The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.001 trillion as July 2025 federation revenue to the three tiers of government. The allocation was announced at the August 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja, where the Federal Government, states, and local governments received their statutory shares. The breakdown showed the Federal Government got N735.081 billion, states received N660.349 billion, and local government councils took N485.039 billion. An additional N120.359 billion, representing 13% mineral derivation revenue, was shared to oil-producing states. The distributable sum included N1.282 trillion from statutory revenue, N640.610 billion from Value Added Tax…

By Abdul Lauya The Dadiya Community Development Association (DACODA) has applauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for approving the creation of Balanga South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with its headquarters in Bambam. In a letter signed by its National President, Hon. Dogari Yusuf, DACODA said the decision has brought joy to the Dadiya people at home and in the diaspora. The group described the development as a landmark that would strengthen inclusive governance, enhance service delivery, and drive socio-economic progress in the area. DACODA noted that by this singular act, Governor Yahaya had “written his name in gold in the…

By Abdul Lauya The Dadiya Community Development Association (DACODA) has applauded Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for approving the creation of Balanga South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with its headquarters in Bambam. In a letter signed by its National President, Hon. Dogari Yusuf, DACODA said the decision has brought joy to the Dadiya people at home and in the diaspora. The group described the development as a landmark that would strengthen inclusive governance, enhance service delivery, and drive socio-economic progress in the area. DACODA noted that by this singular act, Governor Yahaya had “written his name in gold in the…

By Abdul Lauya The Folo Dadiya and Paramount Ruler of Dadiya Chiefdom in Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Abdulkkadir Abubakar Galadima III, has commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for creating Balanga South Local Council Development Area. The first class monarch expressed joy that the headquarters of the newly created LCDA was located in Bambam, the traditional and administrative seat of the Dadiya nation worldwide. During the first civilian administration of Gombe State under the late Governor Habu Abubakar Hashidu in 2002, Dadiya Local Council Area was created with its headquarters in Bambam. However,…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government has raised alarm over the growing number of voluntary retirements in the Nigerian Navy. The Director of Navy Affairs at the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Joel Adeoye, voiced the concern during a familiarization visit to the Eastern Naval Command in Calabar on Wednesday. He said poor welfare conditions, including inadequate housing, weak transport support, and limited healthcare, were pushing many officers and ratings to quit service early. Adeoye also noted that insufficient operational equipment and budget constraints were hurting morale and weakening the Navy’s ability to keep personnel committed. Observers link the trend partly…

News Analysis: By Abdul Lauya The horror struck before sunrise. Worshippers gathered for dawn prayers at Unguwan Mantau mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State when armed bandits stormed the building, opening fire and setting off yet another tragedy in Nigeria’s embattled northwest. Initial reports said 13 people were killed in the mosque, but later accounts painted a grimmer picture: up to 30 worshippers murdered inside, with another 20 villagers burned alive in nearby settlements, raising the death toll to around 50. Dozens more were abducted, including women and children, leaving the community in shock and despair. The…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rotimi Richard Pedro as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in what observers describe as one of the boldest reforms in the state broadcaster’s leadership in decades. The Presidency’s statement on Wednesday also confirmed the appointment of Karimah Bello from Katsina as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din from Plateau as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Issa Mohammed from Adamawa as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited, with all postings taking immediate effect. Pedro, a Lagos-born lawyer and media entrepreneur, comes to the role with nearly 30 years…