Author: Eye Reporters

By Abdul Lauya The people of Gombe South are raising their voices with one unified chant: “BK Dawo Dawo”, a Hausa phrase meaning “BK, come back.” This groundswell of public demand follows a recent statement by Senator Bulus K. Amos, who served in the 9th National Assembly (2019–2023), declaring that he has forgiven all political adversaries, associates, and aides, calling on them to also let bygones be bygones in the interest of unity and progress in Gombe South. For many constituents, Amos’s single term remains the benchmark of purposeful representation. Known for his grassroots engagement, infrastructure-driven interventions, and strategic federal…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya In a deftly calculated political maneuver, the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG), an elite consortium of disaffected political heavyweights, has made its boldest move yet: the formal application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a new political party. With a roster comprising former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi, and erstwhile Senate President David Mark, the coalition appears to be orchestrating what may well become the most audacious opposition realignment since the birth of the All Progressives…

By Abdul Lauya In the aftermath of a brazen midnight assault by Boko Haram terrorists on the Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC) in Baga, Borno State, Nigeria’s Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, undertook a swift operational visit to the volatile region on Saturday, June 21, 2025. His visit came just days after naval personnel stationed at the base repelled a determined infiltration attempt, further cementing the strategic importance of the Nigerian Navy’s presence in the Lake Chad theatre. According to security sources, the terrorists launched their attack around 0100 hours on Wednesday, June 18,…

By Our Reporter Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at deepening economic and political integration, with both nations vowing to set an example for broader West African cooperation. The agreement was signed Saturday at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, attended by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin’s President Patrice Talon. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who released the statement today in Abuja, described the agreement as a bold step toward regional unity, with top ministers from both countries formalising the pact. “Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke…

By Aliyu Mohammed Ibrahim, As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu navigates Nigeria’s mounting economic and socio-political challenges, public expectations remain high. Nigerians are calling for visible, verifiable change, not just renewed hope. At the heart of these demands lies a question: Can Tinubu move beyond promises to deliver measurable progress where his predecessors stumbled? Tinubu, a seasoned political actor with a legacy of reformist governance in Lagos State, rode to power on the back of strategic alliances, political resilience, and promises of national rejuvenation. His “Renewed Hope” agenda sought to rekindle public optimism, but for a population reeling from economic stagnation,…

News Analysis – By Abdul Lauya As nations worldwide race to legislate the use, risks, and promise of artificial intelligence (AI), Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. Policymakers, academics, and technologists alike are asking: is the country ready, in infrastructure, intent, and institutional capacity, to craft a coherent, enforceable national AI policy? While some commentators have credited Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, with stating that Nigeria is “ripe for a national policy on artificial intelligence,” no verifiable public record confirms this direct quote. Nonetheless, the idea reflects a growing consensus among experts who argue that…

Opinion – By Abdul Lauya The Federal Government’s move to embed credit scores into the National Identification Number (NIN) system marks a bold and controversial shift in Nigeria’s financial governance strategy. Under the proposed legislation, Nigerians who default on loans could face a host of penalties, from denial of international passport renewals to limited access to housing, and potentially, the suspension of driver’s licenses. At the centre of this plan is CREDICORP, Nigeria’s Credit Corps, established to build a unified credit-scoring framework across financial and non-financial sectors. By integrating credit data directly into the NIN, a biometric-based national ID already…

By Abdul Lauya The ongoing standoff between public relations expert and PRNigeria founder, Malam Yushau Shuaib, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has escalated into a legal confrontation with potentially far-reaching implications for institutional conduct and digital rights in Nigeria. In a strongly worded pre-action notice dated June 16, 2025, Shuaib, through his legal team, is demanding a ₦1 billion compensation for what he terms reputational damage, emotional trauma, and financial loss following his abrupt withdrawal from the elite Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of misconduct leveled against…

By Abdul Lauya Hon. M. J. Umar, Executive Chairman of Sardauna Local Government, has voiced strong support for the proposed Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture and Climate Action during a public hearing on its 2025 Establishment Bill. The hearing, held in Gembu on the Mambilla Plateau, brought together state legislators, traditional rulers, stakeholders, and government officials, reflecting broad-based endorsement for the institution. In his remarks, Hon. Umar praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his developmental focus on the Mambilla region, calling him a visionary who has made Sardauna LGA his second home. He described the proposed university as a generational…

By Abdul Lauya In a critical intervention aimed at tackling Nigeria’s deepening food crisis, all 36 state governors have pledged to work with the Federal Government to dismantle illegal checkpoints and harmonise levies across state borders. The agreement was reached during a closed-door meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), held at the Forum’s Secretariat in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communiqué after the meeting, confirmed that the governors recognised the damage caused by the proliferation of illegal checkpoints and uncoordinated taxation on food transportation. He said the Forum was…