Author: Eye Reporters

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Elias Nankap Lamle to the rank of Nigerian first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies. This milestone marks a significant achievement not only for Dr. Lamle but also for the University of Jos, as he becomes the first Professor of the Anthropology of Conflict Management and Peace Studies. Dr. Lamle’s academic journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for conflict management and peace studies. Born on June 30, 1965, in Langtang, Plateau State, Nigeria, Dr. Lamle has spent over three decades…

The Social Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the SDP. Adebayo disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Adebayo said many politicians in the country, including Atiku and Obi, are ready to join the SDP ahead of the 2027 general election. This is coming after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the SDP. The former presidential candidate said: “People are…

CAS ENGAGES STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN BRAZIL TO OPTIMISE NAF OPERATIONAL EFFORTS As part of the Nigerian Air Force’s renewed drive for global engagement and force transformation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, paid a strategic visit to Brazil from 1 to 4 April 2025. While participating in the Latin America Aerospace Defence and Security (LAAD) Fair in Rio de Janeiro, the CAS held high-level discussions with Embraer Defence & Security, the Brazilian Air Force, and other key stakeholders. Talks focused on sustaining NAF’s aircraft fleet—especially the A-29 Super Tucano—as well as expanding cooperation in…

OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA: TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NEUTRALIZE 3 BANDITS, DESTROY CAMPS, AND RECOVER AMMUNITION IN TARABA STATE In continuation of the ongoing military operations codenamed OPERATION LAFIYA JAMAA, aimed at flushing out criminal elements from Taraba State, gallant troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have successfully neutralized 3 bandits, destroyed several camps, and recovered arms and ammunition in a daring clearance operation conducted on 5 April 2025 in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts, saw troops advancing to Achalle where they thoroughly cleared the general…

Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Eye Reporters on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison. Our correspondents gathered that the workers had been in the custodial centre since 2019, as their trial faced constant delays due to repeated adjournments. Those affected are Williams Alami, Vincent Olabiyi, Ebuka Cosmos, John Dashe, Tamunokuro Abaku, Emmanuel Aginwa, Erema Deborah, Precious Kingsley, Tamunosiki Achese,…

NIGERIAN NAVY OPERATION DELTA SANITY II RECORDS HUGE SUCCESS AGAINST CRUDE OIL THEFT IN MARCH 2025 1.​The ongoing Nigerian Navy anti-crude oil theft operation tagged Operation DELTASANITY II recorded huge successes in the month of March 2025. These are listed below: ​​ a. On Friday 7 March 2025, an Illegal Refinery Site laden with about 5,500 litres of stolen crude oil, 2,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 1 oven, 9 dugout pits, 15 polythene sacks of illegally refined AGO, 13 sacks of stolen crude oil, and 1 pumping machine were discovered and deactivated around Oteghele community at…

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF HON. ALI ISA JC, PhD, THE MINORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES! Thursday, April 3, 2025Abuja, Nigeria THE UNFORTUNATE INVOLVEMENT OF MR. OMOYELE SOWORE IN THE CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY AGAINST ME! Hon. Ali Isa JC, PhD, the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, has released a statement addressing a publication by Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a journalist and online news publisher. Sowore had commented on a matter involving Hon. Ali Isa and a constituent, Mr. Umar Thomas, which is currently in court. Hon. Ali Isa expresses disappointment and displeasure with Sowore’s publication, stating…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company, marking a significant move toward revitalizing Nigeria’s long-dormant industrial asset. The announcement was made Friday night in Abuja via a statement from Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “The appointment takes effect from 3rd April 2025 and is in accordance with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008 as amended.” Before this appointment, Nasir Abdulsalam served as Technical Adviser to…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame as its new spokesperson. He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who previously held the position and is now the Director of Civil Military Relations at the Defence Headquarers. Air Commodore Ejodame is a seasoned officer with vast experience in logistics, strategic planning, and defence management. He is a member of the 45th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s degree in Transport and Logistics as well as a PhD in Information Systems and Management…

PRESS RELEASE TANKER FIRE: NMDPRA AND FEDERAL FIRE SERVICE COLLABORATE ON PREVENTION The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Engr. Jaji O. Abdulganiyu, MIFireE, MNSE, received a representative of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters in Abuja. The visit aimed to strengthen and enhance the existing collaboration between the two agencies. During the meeting, the CEO of NMDPRA, ably represented by the Executive Director of Health, Safety, Environment, and Community (HSEC), Dr. Larmode Mustapha, emphasized the need for greater cooperation in…