Author: Eye Reporters

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…

By Abdul Lauya The Taraba State House of Assembly has defended its decision to approve a N350 billion bond request by Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas. This development follows an earlier approval of over N200 billion in loans granted to the governor less than a year ago. The move has sparked mixed reactions among residents and opposition parties in the state. Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon. Jethro Yakubu, addressed the concerns while speaking with journalists in Jalingo. Yakubu stated that the bond request aligns with the provisions of the 2025 Appropriation Bill passed by the Assembly. He emphasized that the…

By Abdul Lauya The Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, says institutions with fewer than 2,000 students will lose access to TETFund support. Speaking in Lagos during a meeting with education stakeholders, Alausa said the government is revamping its funding policy for efficiency. He warned that underpopulated schools can no longer receive the same funding as those with significantly more students. The minister cited polytechnics with as few as 350 students still receiving equal TETFund allocations as unsustainable. He announced that schools below the 2,000-student mark after five years of operation will be ineligible for funding. Alausa emphasized the move…

By Abdul Lauya A terrorism suspect in Nigeria has broken his silence after 11 years in custody. Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche is accused of masterminding the 2014 Nyanya bombing that killed 75 people. He was extradited from Sudan in July 2014 to face terrorism charges. The case has faced 97 adjournments, mostly blamed on the prosecution. Ogwuche told the court the trial has been marred by government neglect. He has been held by the DSS with limited access to his family or legal support. Justice Peter Lifu expressed deep frustration with the government’s delay. He said the prolonged trial violates fundamental…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Tinubu on Friday inducted two new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force fleet to enhance air power, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the president at the ceremony held at the Presidential Air Fleet Apron in Abuja. The induction was part of events marking the 61st anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force, according to NAN. Tinubu praised the NAF’s role in national security and pledged continued support for military modernization efforts. He noted that the air force’s operations in countries like The Gambia, Liberia, and Mali…

By Abdul Lauya A 28-year-old teacher, Suliat, stunned a Nigerian court by demanding her virginity and firm breasts be restored before agreeing to a divorce. Her husband, Lateef, had filed for divorce at the Iseyin Grade C Customary Court, citing public embarrassment caused by Suliat. In a shocking twist, Suliat claimed Lateef used spiritual charms to win her love and body after she sought his help for her struggling business. She alleged he requested intimate items, including pubic hair, which led to a booming business and their eventual marriage. Now two years in, she says her health has deteriorated and…