Author: Eye Reporters

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…

Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly resigned from his position. The development, which emerged from Abuja on Friday morning, was confirmed by sources cited in a Daily Trust report, although the presidency has yet to officially acknowledge the resignation. According to sources, Dr. Baba-Ahmed tendered his resignation about two weeks ago but offered no detailed explanation beyond stating it was for personal reasons. Appointed in September 2023, Baba-Ahmed served in the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing the administration at several key forums. One of his most recent public appearances…

COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF SPECIAL INTERVENTION QUICK IMPACT PROJECT IN OYO STATE On Tuesday 3 April 2025, a newly constructed 7-unit water borehole project in Ayedun, Igboleya, Ilado, Ita Epo, Molete, Okeola and Osoogun, Iseyin, Oyo State were commissioned. The commissioning came under the auspices of the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (CNS- QIP). The CNS-QIP was initiated by the CNS, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla to undertake projects that will improve the Nigerian Navy’s Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) efforts nationwide. This particular project was facilitated by Rear Admiral OK…

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…