Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, has donated N15 billion to the university for major capital projects. Dangote made the announcement during the institution’s 5th combined convocation ceremonies held on Saturday in Kano. He said the fund would support a five-year development blueprint aimed at transforming the university into a global standard institution. The proposed projects include the design and construction of new student hostels and state-of-the-art engineering laboratories. A world-class multipurpose computer laboratory with 24-hour internet access is also among the planned developments. Other projects…

By Abdul Lauya Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, has donated N15 billion to the university for major capital projects. Dangote made the announcement during the institution’s 5th combined convocation ceremonies held on Saturday in Kano. He said the fund would support a five-year development blueprint aimed at transforming the university into a global standard institution. The proposed projects include the design and construction of new student hostels and state-of-the-art engineering laboratories. A world-class multipurpose computer laboratory with 24-hour internet access is also among the planned developments. Other projects…

Police to Motorists: No Permit, No Tinted Glass The Nigerian Police have issued a fresh advisory reminding motorists that driving vehicles with tinted, shaded, coloured, or darkened windows—regardless of whether they are factory-fitted—requires an official permit. In line with Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, drivers have just 14 days from the date of purchase or import to obtain a permit or replace the tinted glass. The regulation does not apply to pedestrians or cyclists wearing sunglasses. Motorists are urged to apply for the required permit online at possap.gov.ng to avoid sanctions. “Stay safe. Stay…

NADS Executives Pay Homage to FOLO Dadiya Dadiya, Gombe State – In a historic show of respect and unity, the newly elected executives of the National Association of Dadiya Students (NADS), led by President Comrade Ajayi Sunday, paid a courtesy visit to the palace of His Royal Highness, FOLO Dadiya, Alh. Dr. Abdulkadir Abubakar Galadima III, on May 6, 2025. The royal homage was aimed at honoring the monarch’s enduring leadership, which has remained a pillar of guidance for the Dadiya people and the student community. During the visit, former NADS Vice President Comrade Timothy Yohanna introduced the new leadership…

By Abdul Lauya The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). A total of 1,955,209 candidates sat for the examination across various centres in Nigeria. Only 4,756 candidates, representing 0.24% of the total, scored 320 and above. Candidates who scored between 300 and 319 numbered 7,658, making up 0.39% of the total. Those in the 250 to 299 score range were 12,414, accounting for 0.63%. A total of 73,441 candidates, or 3.73%, scored between 200 and 249. 334,560 candidates fell within the 180 to 199 range, representing 17.01%.…

By Abdul Lauya UMUAHIA — On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance (NNCAF), Umuahia, welcomed a delegation from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, as part of a study tour of Abia State. The visiting team, comprising six faculty members and 44 students of Senior Course 47, was led by Brigadier General NUC Ogili, Director of the Department of Land Warfare. Highlighting the tour’s theme, NNCAF’s Acting 1st Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander I. Babalola, delivered a paper titled “Leveraging Grassroots Intelligence Gathering for Enhanced Internal Security Operations in Abia State.” In his…

By Abdul Lauya Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV in a landmark moment for the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old cardinal from Chicago is widely respected for his decades of missionary work in Peru and his role as a trusted Vatican official. Born on September 14, 1955, Prevost studied mathematics at Villanova University before joining the Augustinian order and beginning his path in the priesthood. He served as bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, from 2015 to 2023, where he was known for championing social justice and pastoral outreach. In 2023, Pope Francis elevated…

By Abdul Lauya The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has officially suspended its three-day warning strike. This was confirmed by the President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, in a statement on Wednesday. The decision to suspend the industrial action followed an emergency virtual recess meeting held by members of the association. Dr. Ebong commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and his team for their intervention in resolving the issue. The doctors called off the strike after some of their demands were met, including the payment of unpaid salaries and reinstatement of affected members. They…

By Abdul Lauya The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Muhammad Badaru, has announced that Nigerian troops have eliminated 13,541 terrorists and apprehended 17,469 criminals across the country in the last 21 months. This disclosure was made during a ministerial briefing on the activities of the ministry, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja. The troops also rescued 9,821 kidnap victims, while a total of 124,408 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists surrendered within the same period. According to the Minister, the period under review has seen significant successes, including the killing and capture of numerous terrorists, rescue of hostages, and recovery of large…

By Abdul Lauya In a groundbreaking achievement, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has appointed its first-ever serving officer as a professor. Air Vice Marshal Osichinaka Chiedu Ubadike has been named Professor of Aerospace Engineering by the Governing Council of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). This marks a historic moment for the NAF and strengthens its drive for research and development (R&D) excellence. AVM Ubadike is a distinguished military officer and academic. He holds both PhD and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Aerospace Vehicle Design from Cranfield University, UK. He also has three additional Master’s degrees from Ahmadu…