Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has celebrated one of its most iconic veterans, Group Captain Theodora Oluyinka Pereira (Rtd), as she marked her 90th birthday, hailing her as a trailblazer in military nursing and a living symbol of women’s resilience in uniformed service. In a statement, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, described Pereira as “an enduring inspiration,” recalling her pioneering role in both the Nigerian Army and the Air Force. A dual-service veteran, N/258 in the Army and NAF/151F in the Air Force, Pereira carved her name into military history as…

By Abdul Lauya Nigerian music superstar Davido’s recent Miami “white wedding” to Chioma Rowland, reportedly costing a jaw-dropping ₦5.7 billion ($3.7 million), has set off a firestorm of criticism over the extravagant spending habits of Nigeria’s elite while more than 133 million citizens live in multi-dimensional poverty. The lavish multi-day celebration, attended by stars like Teni, Adekunle Gold, and Zlatan, was staged in one of the world’s most expensive cities. While Davido confirmed the overall cost, viral social media claims that he paid $4,000 (₦6.4m) per night for each guest remain unsubstantiated. Still, the verified ₦5.7 billion price tag has…

By Abdul Lauya On 14 August 2000, about 610 young Nigerians, men and women in their early and late twenties, gathered at Port Harcourt to begin a six-month basic training at the Nigerian Navy Ship AKASO (NNS AKASO). They would emerge as sailors, forming the 9th set of trainees at the facility, known ever since as the 9AK Batch. Yesterday marked 25 years since that intake took the oath to serve the nation at sea. Over the decades, their paths have diverged: many have risen to become commissioned officers, some have attained the highest non-commissioned rank of Master Warrant Officer,…

By Abdul Lauya Balaifi village in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State was thrown into deep mourning yesterday after a thunderstorm killed three people at a grinding machine spot, leaving the entire Dadiya community shaken. The victims, Mr Writing Samson, the machine operator; Mrs Nogali Gowon; and Miss Rachael Anthony, were struck dead around 4 p.m. while operating and patronising a grinding machine during heavy rainfall. The machine, owned by Mr Sule Bariba, was reportedly running in the middle of the downpour when lightning struck, killing all three instantly. Locals who spoke with Eye Reporters believe the metallic parts…

By Abdul Lauya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja today for a two-leg trip that will take him first to Japan for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) in Yokohama, and then to Brasília for a two-day state visit where he is scheduled to meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hold a business forum, and witness the signing of cooperation agreements. The Brazil stop will be his third visit to the country in nine months, following his attendance at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024 and the BRICS Summit in July 2025.…

Eye Reporters News Analysis President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja today for a two-leg trip that will take him first to Japan for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) in Yokohama, and then to Brasília for a two-day state visit where he is scheduled to meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, hold a business forum, and witness the signing of cooperation agreements. The Brazil stop will be his third visit to the country in nine months, following his attendance at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November 2024 and the BRICS Summit in July…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government has secured the lifting of sanctions on Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, and Ms. Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger earlier handed a lifetime no-fly ban, following separate incidents of unruly behaviour in Nigeria’s aviation sector. In both cases, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, led by Festus Keyamo, waded in after initial punishments, a six-month no-fly ban for KWAM 1 by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and a lifetime industry ban on Emmanson by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The sanctions stemmed from high-profile…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government has appointed Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security protocol, a role officials stress will be voluntary and without pay. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo announced the decision in Abuja, explaining that the appointment followed the resolution of KWAM 1’s recent altercation at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The musician was filmed attempting to block a moving aircraft operated by ValueJet, an incident that drew public criticism and triggered swift regulatory action. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) initially banned him from…

/By Abdul Lauya The creation of Balanga South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) by the Gombe State Government marks a significant turning point for the long-marginalised communities of Dadiya, Cham and Lunguda in the present Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe South Senatorial District. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, on Wednesday transmitted a bill to the Gombe State House of Assembly seeking the establishment of 13 new LCDAs, including Balanga South with its headquarters in Bambam. The move is aimed at deepening grassroots governance, improving service delivery, and fostering inclusive development. For decades, the Dadiya, Cham and Lunguda communities have…

By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. The decision was reached on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Eye Reporters, the policy move aligns with one of the key demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to curb the proliferation of tertiary institutions. Education Minister, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, presented the memo to FEC, citing the under-utilisation of many existing institutions. He said the measure…