Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya The Inspector General of Police has ordered all commands and institutions to urgently submit names of PhD-holding inspectors and personnel in the rank and file. According to a wireless message dated May 15, 2025, the directive was issued through the Force Secretary in Abuja and marked as “MOST/IMMEDIATE.” The circular, tagged “Promotion General” with reference CE:2300/FS/FHQ/ABJ/SUB.4/292, hints at a forthcoming promotion exercise. Police formations have been instructed to include records of officers who previously obtained First, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees while in service. Academic certificates must accompany the compiled list, which is due no later than Friday,…

By Abdul Lauya The Nigerian Naval College (NNC), Ebubu-Eleme, came alive on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a blend of military pomp and cultural display. At the heart of the event was the time-honored “Beating of Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset” ceremony, marking the close of training for the DSSC 29 and SDPCT 24 intakes. Traditionally rooted in naval heritage, the Beating of Retreat signals the end of the day’s duties and symbolizes peace and reflection within military ranks. This year’s ceremony, however, carried deeper significance, as it marked the end of rigorous months of transformation from civilians to officers-in-waiting. Rear…

By Abdul Lauya The Nigerian Naval College (NNC), Ebubu-Eleme, came alive on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with a blend of military pomp and cultural display. At the heart of the event was the time-honored “Beating of Retreat and Ceremonial Sunset” ceremony, marking the close of training for the DSSC 29 and SDPCT 24 intakes. Traditionally rooted in naval heritage, the Beating of Retreat signals the end of the day’s duties and symbolizes peace and reflection within military ranks. This year’s ceremony, however, carried deeper significance, as it marked the end of rigorous months of transformation from civilians to officers-in-waiting. Rear…

By Abdul Lauya Eye Reporters confirm the arrest of a wanted kidnapper at Abuja Hajj Camp by operatives of the Department of State Security Service, DSS. The suspect, Yahaya Zango, was arrested during screening on Sunday. He was caught while presenting his passport for the pilgrimage. Zango is from Paikon-Kore in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT. Security agencies had declared him wanted for multiple kidnappings. Eye Reporters learned Zango was part of a group traveling to Saudi Arabia. DSS operatives reportedly whisked him away from the camp. An official of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed the arrest. Zango had been…

By Abdul Lauya The Nigerian Army has dismissed claims of neglect, bribery, and sexual harassment in the processing of fallen soldiers’ benefits. In a press release issued on Sunday, the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lt Col Apoplonia Anele, said publications by @hausaroom and Punch Newspaper were misleading and lacked verified evidence. The Army stated it maintains a comprehensive welfare structure for next-of-kin, including gratuities, insurance, and burial support. It listed additional entitlements such as the Nigerian Army Welfare Insurance Scheme, Benevolent Funds, and death gratuity, all processed after due documentation. Children of deceased soldiers, the statement added, are eligible…

By Eye Reporters Several Nigerian lawmakers have received massive allocations for constituency projects since the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. Senator Ned Nwoko of Delta North confirmed he received over N1 billion for constituency projects in the 2024 budget. He attributed the allocation to his lobbying efforts within the National Assembly. Senator Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North disclosed that some senior senators got N500 million each. Not all lawmakers received equal allocations, with some senators reportedly getting as little as N75 million. Others received between N100 million and N200 million depending on influence and project proposals.…

By Abdul Lauya Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has addressed recent political developments involving overtures from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Kwankwaso revealed that President Tinubu personally contacted him several times, urging him to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Kwankwaso, Tinubu made direct calls and used mutual contacts to appeal for his return to the party. He stated that the president promised to meet all his conditions, quoting Tinubu as saying, “All terms will be fulfilled; all conditions will be like pupils in your hands.” Kwankwaso, however, declared that he would rather quit politics than return to the APC.…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Rome on Saturday ahead of the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Nigerian leader is among a host of world leaders expected to attend the solemn ceremony marking the beginning of the pontificate of the 267th Bishop of Rome, scheduled for Sunday, May 18. Tinubu’s aircraft touched down at Mario De Bernardo Military Airport at 6:00 p.m. local time. He was received by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, alongside Vatican officials and representatives from the Nigerian…

By Abdul Lauya The Federation Account Allocation Committee disbursed N1.681 trillion to federal, state, and local governments for April 2025. The amount marks a N103 billion rise from the N1.578 trillion shared in March. The increase was driven by higher Petroleum Profit Tax, VAT, EMTL, Oil and Gas Royalties, Import and Excise Duties, and CET Levies. Company Income Tax, however, recorded a decline during the period. Finance Minister Wale Edun, who chaired the May meeting, commended FAAC’s resilience in fiscal management. He emphasized domestic revenue mobilisation as key to Nigeria’s long-term financial sustainability. A communique stated the disbursed funds included…

By Abdul Lauya The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.681 trillion to the federal, state, and local governments for April 2025. This marks a N103 billion increase compared to the N1.578 trillion shared in March, reflecting improved revenue performance. According to a communiqué released after the FAAC meeting held in Abuja and chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the increased allocation was driven by a notable rise in Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Oil and Gas Royalties, Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), Excise…