Author: Eye Reporters

Military Veterans’ Welfare: Endless Agitations Amidst Broken Promises By Abdul Lauya Introduction The journey of Agitations for improved welfare for retired members of the Nigerian armed forces has been tortuously frustrating. From the inception of the Fourth Republic beginning with Obasanjo, followed by Yar’Adua/Jonathan to Buhari’s administrations, the “violent always taketh by force”. No administration in recent history has attended to the legitimate welfare of the military Pensioners without agitations or confrontation. The most recent in the endless agitations for legitimate rights, not privileges began in 2020 with the exclusion of the pre-2017 veterans in the payment of Security Debarment…

FCTA PRESS RELEASE Wike Orders Crackdown On Quack Hospitals, Doctors In FCT, Reminds Pregnant Women Of Free Health Insurance Scheme The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed a total clampdown on unregistered hospital and quack medical personnel operating in the FCT, saying “henceforth, anyone found to be operating or working in an unregistered health facilities should be arrested and prosecuted.” The FCT gave this directive while reacting to the death of a pregnant woman, at Afolmi Hospital, a private health facility located in Durumi, Abuja, following a caesarean section. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister…

Terrorists Regrouping, Consolidate Strongholds On Lake Chad – Zulum Borno: Governor Babagana Zulum has raised fresh alarm over what he described as ‘Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists Regrouping in the Lake Chad Regan’ Zulum specifically mentioned the Tumbus areas of Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills within the Sambisa Forest, as major Strongholds where terrorists are consolidating. His claim is supported by sundry sources including locals who have reported sighting terrorists gathering around the Lake Chad and it’s environs. Governor Zulum who cites international support for terrorists and the nation’s porous borders as key challenges, called on the Nigerian military…

Terrorists Regrouping, Consolidate Strongholds On Lake Chad – Zulum Borno: Governor Babagana Zulum has raised fresh alarm over what he described as ‘Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists Regrouping in the Lake Chad Regan’ Zulum specifically mentioned the Tumbus areas of Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills within the Sambisa Forest, as major Strongholds where terrorists are consolidating. His claim is supported by sundry sources including locals who have reported sighting terrorists gathering around the Lake Chad and it’s environs. Governor Zulum who cites international support for terrorists and the nation’s porous borders as key challenges, called on the Nigerian military…

GOMBE STATE POLICE COMMANDPRESS RELEASE25/05/2025. UPDATE: POLICE INVESTIGATION ON MOTOR VEHICLE TRUCK ACCIDENT; CASE READY FOR PROSECUTION The Gombe State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the latest developments in the investigation concerning the motor vehicle accident involving a commercial truck that occurred on 21/04/2025 at Billiri LGA, Gombe State. Following a thorough investigation, including scene analysis, evidence review and Vehicle Inspection by the Vehicle Inspection Officer, the case has now been concluded and is being forwarded for prosecution. The driver of the truck, one Usman Muhammed “M” 28years of Afghanistan Quarters, has been formally charged with (1)…

VIOLATIONS: TRIBUNAL UPHOLDS FCCPC’S $220 MILLION FINE AGAINST FACEBOOK/WHATSAPP Friday, April 25, 2025: The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal today delivered its judgment in the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), affirming the Commission’s authority and actions in nearly all the contested issues. The Tribunal specifically determined that the Commission complied with prevailing laws, discharged its mandate, and exercised its powers within the confines of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). It ruled that the multiple actions by WhatsApp and Meta, for which the Commission made findings of…

Yesterday, I had the honour of receiving Mr. Innocent Idibia (popularly known as Tuface) and his new wife, Natasha Osawaru, at the Government House, Makurdi. It was a privilege to engage with such a highly respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry. In recognition of his immense contributions to music and his positive representation of our beloved Benue State, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Innocent Idibia as my Special Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Tuface’s extraordinary achievements in the entertainment world have earned him not only national but international acclaim. His music transcends borders,…

COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE CHIEF OF THE NAVAL STAFF SPECIAL INTERVENTION QUICK IMPACT PROJECT IN KEBBI STATE On Thursday 24 April 2025, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, Special Intervention Quick Impact Project was commissioned at Kao’je Bagudo Local Government, Kebbi State. The commissioning came under the auspices of the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project (CNS- QIP). The CNS-QIP was initiated by the CNS to undertake projects that will improve the Navy’s Civil Military Cooperation efforts nationwide. The project was facilitated by Rear Admiral HUF Kaoje and it comprised…

The Federal government has finally assented to a Bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Education (FCE), Gwoza in Borno State. The legislative process began in 2018 when Sen Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District at the 8th Senate, first presented the Bill for consideration. After several years of politicking, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has finally endorsed the establishment of the college to provide for academic training leading to the award of the National Certificate in Education (NCE). Details later…

Members of the National Economic Council (NEC) were taken aback, as Rivers State Administrator, Admiral Ibok Ibas Rtd, makes first appearance as Governor since his appointment as Sole Administrator of oil-rich Rivers State. Details later….