Author: Eye Reporters

Popular Nigerian comedian Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, widely known as Seyi Law, has publicly declared that he will never support former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in any future political endeavor. Speaking during an interview on the Tejubabyface show, Seyi Law revealed that his decision stems from a personal experience involving alleged verbal attacks directed at his wife and children by supporters of the Obidient movement—Peter Obi’s most vocal and active base. According to him, the attacks came after he declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 elections. He stated that the incident crossed a personal…

PRESIDENT TINUBU’S EASTER MESSAGE TO THE NATION I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith. The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply on the enduring values of sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope. As President of our blessed nation, I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal. I remain steadfast in my commitment to delivering the promise of a Renewed Hope, a better, more just,…

A disturbing video that went viral on social media has led to the arrest of a man identified as Shamsu, a resident of Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area in Kano State. The footage, which showed Shamsu placing his mouth near a goat’s private parts, sparked widespread outrage both online and within his local community. The video, which surfaced on TikTok, featured Shamsu instructing an unseen person to record the act, stating that he did it “to trend” and gain social media fame. Following public outcry, local residents raised the alarm, and a community leader quickly intervened by reporting the incident…

Plateau Government Launches Investigation into Suspected Cow Poisoning Incident The Plateau State Government has initiated an investigation into the alleged poisoning of 36 cows in the Bassa Local Government Area, following reports that the animals were killed by contaminated substances scattered in a grazing area. According to officials, the affected cattle—owned by one Samaila Nuhu—were found dead on April 16, 2025, at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwar Ward. In a statement released on Thursday, Commissioner for Information Mrs. Joyce Ramnap confirmed that the state is treating the matter with seriousness and has tasked the Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary Services,…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about Nigeria’s economic outlook, warning that despite a series of bold reforms, the country continues to face substantial macroeconomic uncertainty. This was disclosed following the conclusion of the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation with Nigerian public policy officials, led by Axel Schimmelpfennig, the IMF Mission Chief for Nigeria. According to the IMF, Nigeria has made commendable strides to stabilize its economy, increase resilience, and promote growth. Among the key achievements highlighted were the cessation of central bank financing of fiscal deficits, the removal of costly fuel subsidies, and improvements in the foreign…

Popular Ugandan pastor, Apostle Jonathan Nalebo, has publicly announced the end of his marriage to Enid Mirembe, his wife of over seven years, in a heartfelt message posted on social media. In a candid and emotional statement, Nalebo described the decision to part ways as mutual, aimed at preserving peace, healing, and well-being for both parties. “After more than seven years together, Enid and I have come to a place where we’ve mutually agreed to part ways—for the sake of peace, healing, and the well-being of both of us.” He went on to praise Enid, describing her as “incredible” and…

Dutch international Virgil van Dijk has signed a new contract with Liverpool, ensuring his stay at the club beyond the end of the current season. The 33-year-old centre-back had been nearing the end of his existing deal, but has now pledged his future to the Reds for an additional two years. Van Dijk’s renewal follows closely on the heels of Mohamed Salah’s contract extension last week, signaling Liverpool’s intent to retain its key senior players. “It was always Liverpool,” said Van Dijk, who had previously been linked with a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain. “That was the case. It was…

The Borno State government has sounded the alarm over growing insecurity in the region, citing the infiltration of foreign terrorist elements among Boko Haram ranks. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, during an appearance on News Central on Thursday. Addressing the deteriorating security landscape, Tar highlighted that non-Nigerian militants were increasingly being identified among the insurgent group. “We have in the rank and file of Boko Haram, militants who are not from Nigeria but from neighbouring countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and other countries. That is what we mean by foreigners joining…

Arsenal have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and will go head-to-head with Paris Saint-Germain in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The Gunners earned their spot after a disciplined performance against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bukayo Saka found the net after missing an earlier penalty, while Vinicius Jr responded with a goal for Madrid. Gabriel Martinelli sealed the deal with a stoppage-time strike, helping Arsenal progress. In the other quarter-final decider, despite goals from Harry Kane and Eric Dier, Bayern Munich were edged out by Inter Milan, who advanced with a 4-3 aggregate…

Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were hospitalized after armed assailants launched a surprise attack on them during a drug raid in the Jahi district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday night. This was disclosed in a statement issued Friday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi. “The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and surveillance report raided an uncompleted building at NNPC area of Jahi where 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kgs of skunk, a strain of cannabis, as well…