Author: Eye Reporters

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…

A man from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is grappling with devastation after losing KSh 2.8 million (approx. N33 million) meant for his education abroad to sports betting. Dismas Mutai reportedly lost the substantial sum while gambling on Aviator, an online betting platform. Overwhelmed by his loss, he has taken to social media, seeking financial assistance from well-wishers, including politicians. Mutai admitted that the loss has severely affected his mental health, saying: “I’m not okay; I will no longer pretend to be okay. I have fallen into a disastrous trap. A trap that I never anticipated in my life. Depression is…

Nigerian music stars Portable and Speed Darlington are set to go head-to-head in a highly anticipated celebrity boxing match. The fight is scheduled for April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos State. The rivalry between the two controversial artists began in March when Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his upcoming show. However, Portable rejected the offer, calling it an insult and branding Darlington as “poor.” “You are inviting me for a show, and you don’t have money. You use my name to promote your show. I charge ₦20 million, ask around. I don’t know…

A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, has died under controversial circumstances after allegedly killing three individuals over a land dispute in Badagry, Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, revealing that the ex-officer reportedly shot and killed two family members and another individual on Tuesday before allegedly taking his own life. The Alleged Attack According to investigations by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the victims—Richard Atideka and Latevi Atideka from the Yovoyan community, along with Muji Onilude from the neighboring Gberefu community—were allegedly shot by Atideka and an unidentified accomplice. A survivor,…

Former Adamawa North Senator, Elisha Ishaku Abbo, has firmly stated that no one can successfully recall the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from the 10th Senate. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Wednesday night, Abbo criticized the circumstances surrounding Natasha’s suspension and accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of political bias and authoritarianism. Abbo condemned Akpabio’s handling of the matter, contrasting it with his own experience in the Senate. He recalled how Akpabio, during the 8th Senate, faced issues with then-Senate President Bukola Saraki, but the situation was resolved with “maturity.” However, in Natasha’s…

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has imposed a 14 percent tariff on all Nigerian goods entering the country as part of the much-anticipated “Liberation Day” tariffs, according to Eye Reporters. Trump had previously announced that tariffs would be applied at half the rate that other countries charge the U.S., with a minimum tariff of 10 percent. This calculation includes non-monetary trade barriers and currency manipulation, as determined by the White House. For Nigeria, the 14 percent tariff comes in response to the 27 percent duty the country imposes on U.S. goods. This move is part of a broader…

COMMANDER INFANTRY CORPS PRESENTS CHEQUES TO NEXT OF KIN OF FALLEN HEROES …Condoles with NOKs The Commander Infantry Corps (CIC) Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim OFR on Thursday 27 March 2025 presented cheques to the Next of Kins (NOKs) of recently deceased officers of the Infantry Corps, condoled with the NOKs. The event which took place at the Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre (HQ ICC) was in line with the Nigerian Army Infantry Officers’ Welfare Scheme (NAIOWS) procedures. The beneficiaries of the cheques who attended the event were the NOKs of late Lieutenant Colonel TE Alari, late Captain BN Okereke, late…

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU TO EMBARK ON WORKING VISIT TO PARIS President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year. Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the…

However, the outstanding balance of January and February are yet to be paid. Consequently, the payment of the outstanding months will be paid as soon as funds are release to the MPB. Accordingly, all military pensioners on the MPB payroll are advised to contact their respective banks for their emoluments. The military Pensions Board (MPB) wishes to inform all military pensioners that March 2025 pensions and 9 tranches of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) has been paid to their respective banks nationwide. the March pensions is based on the new pension rates. Additionally, pensioners who are yet to be verified are…