Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya Hon. Markus Hamidu has officially declared his intention to contest for the vacant Karim 1 Constituency seat in the Taraba State House of Assembly. The vacancy follows the appointment of Hon. Dr. Mike Dio Jen as Commissioner for Tertiary Education by Governor Agbu Kefas. Hamidu praised Dr. Jen’s elevation as a call to higher service and lauded the governor’s leadership in making the appointment. He made the declaration under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing his long-standing loyalty to the party since 1999. Hamidu revealed that his decision came after wide consultations with elders,…

*Oloyede’s Tenure As Proof That Systems Respond To Strong Leadership* By Abdul Lauya In a nation too often beset by leadership deficits and public sector inefficiencies, Professor Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede has emerged as a striking exception. For nearly nine years, he has led the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with a combination of accountability, innovation, and humility. As he approaches the end of his tenure, it is not the sound of scandals but the resonance of reforms, integrity, and uncommon patriotism that defines his legacy. Born in 1954, Professor Oloyede holds a first class honours degree in Arabic from…

By Abdul Lauya Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, led Nigeria’s delegation to Cameroon’s 53rd Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Yaoundé. The event, held on May 20, 2025, marked Cameroon’s annual Unity Day with the theme: “Army and Nation United for a Cameroon Turned Towards Peace and Prosperity.” General Musa expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and shared security. He emphasized the importance of fostering strong bilateral ties to address mutual challenges and promote socio-economic growth. Cameroon’s President, His Excellency Paul Biya, presided over the occasion, which drew senior officials, diplomats,…

By Abdul Lauya The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has fulfilled a promise to the family of a fallen naval personnel. On Tuesday, 20 May 2025, the CNS donated a newly built 2-bedroom bungalow to the family of Able Seaman FC3 John-Jaja. The property is located at Navy Estate, Karshi, Abuja, and was handed over in a brief ceremony. Able Seaman John-Jaja was killed in action during a clearance operation in Amiyi, Anambra State, on 3 September 2024. He died while manning a 12.7 mm gun to defend his team during a deadly ambush.…

By Abdul Lauya ABUJA — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP), a landmark policy designed to reduce civilian casualties during military air operations. The policy was formally launched during the NAF’s 61st Anniversary Seminar in Abuja, marking what many observers see as a long-overdue response to past incidents of collateral damage. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said the plan demonstrates NAF’s renewed commitment to democratic values, precision warfare, and the sanctity of civilian life. The CHMRAP aims to institutionalize accountability and restraint in conflict zones, especially…

By Abdul Lauya Journalists under the aegis of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Taraba State have declared a boycott of all state government activities following the government’s failure to accredit its members for coverage of TARAVEST and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled working visit to the state tomorrow. In an emergency congress held at the chapel’s secretariat on Tuesday, July 20, 2025, members expressed deep frustration over what they described as deliberate exclusion from reporting key state events of national significance. The congress particularly condemned the refusal of the state government to issue official accreditation to journalists for the high-profile presidential…

By Abdul Lauya ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, handed over 753 recovered housing units to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, Abuja, spans 150,500 square metres and contains duplexes and other residential apartments. The properties were seized following a final forfeiture order granted by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court on December 2, 2024. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede said the handover is part of efforts to ensure transparency in asset recovery and disposal. He stressed that…

By Abdul Lauya Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has signed the Gombe State Electricity Bill 2025 into law, officially creating a legal framework to manage intra-state electricity affairs and establish an independent electricity market and regulatory commission. The bill, passed by the Gombe State House of Assembly on April 29, 2025, was assented to by the Governor on May 5, in line with the Electricity Act 2023 signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The federal law empowers subnational governments to legislate on electricity within their territories. In a statement in Gombe, the Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Ismaila…

By Abdul Lauya A purported Boko Haram commander has released a video claiming to be the new “Shekau.” In the footage, he threatened Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, along with Muslim clerics, soldiers, and civilians aiding the military. The threats appear to respond directly to Musa’s Hausa-language warning that terrorists would surrender or be wiped out. Speaking in Hausa, the militant ordered the military to abandon its campaign or face “dire consequences.” He declared that like his predecessors, Musa would fail against Boko Haram’s armed insurgency. “This message is for the Chief of Defence Staff,” the insurgent…

By Abdul Lauya The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has ordered the immediate return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their communities in Karim Lamido Local Government Area by Friday. The directive was issued during a meeting on Monday at the Executive Council Chambers in Jalingo. The meeting was attended by community leaders and senior security officials to discuss the ongoing crisis in the region. Governor Kefas linked the displacement to unresolved land disputes in the area. He stressed the importance of comprehensive land reforms to prevent future conflicts. “The continued existence of IDP camps in Taraba is…