Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

2027: SDP’s Adebayo Faults Atiku Over Petrol Subsidy U-turn

August 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Atiku subsidy plan, accusing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027. Adebayo made the comment on Wednesday during an interview with News Central, following Atiku’s announcement that he would reinstate subsidy […]

Yari 2031 Declaration Draws Criticism From CSOs, Lawyers

August 26, 2026

The Yari 2031 declaration that the All Progressives Congress will remain in power beyond 2031 has drawn criticism from civil society organisations, lawyers and opposition politicians. The groups said political parties could seek to retain power but could not determine future electoral outcomes, stressing that the decision ultimately rests with Nigerian voters. The reactions followed […]

APC Denies Withdrawal of 2027 Presidential Campaign Council List

August 25, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it withdrew its APC campaign council list for the 2027 presidential election, describing the reports as rumours. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification on Tuesday morning following reports that the list recently released by the ruling party had been withdrawn. Morka, in […]

Kwara Youths Rally Support for Tinubu’s Security Interventions

August 25, 2026

A coalition of Kwara youth organisations and the Arewa Youth Assembly has expressed support for the Kwara security interventions of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly the creation of the Nigerian Army’s 9 Division in Ilorin. The groups staged a solidarity rally in Ilorin on Monday, describing the establishment of the new Army division as a […]

Atiku Fuel Subsidy Plan Targets Affordable Petrol, Says Okonkwo

August 24, 2026

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defended the Atiku fuel subsidy plan, saying the proposal is designed to make petrol more affordable rather than restore the previous subsidy regime. Okonkwo made the clarification during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, following criticism of Atiku’s proposal to […]

Ebonyi LG Election: APC Wins All 13 Chairmanship Seats

August 23, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured all 13 chairmanship and 171 councillorship seats contested in the Ebonyi LG election, according to results announced by the state electoral commission. The results were declared on Sunday by the Chairman of the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Patrick Enyi, at the commission’s office on Onwe Road, […]

Wike Explains Why He Rejected APC Campaign DG Role for 2027

August 22, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained that he could not have served as Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council because he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and does not want to jeopardise his political interests in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. […]

APC Names 108-Man Presidential Campaign Council for 2027 Poll

August 22, 2026

The Presidency has released the 108-member APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, with President Bola Tinubu appointed chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima serving as vice chairman. The list was announced on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

States Receive N435bn Special Funding for Security, Infrastructure

August 21, 2026

At least 29 Nigerian states recorded a combined N435.25 billion in N435bn state funding for infrastructure and security between January and June 2026, according to an analysis of available half-year budget performance reports. The funding was recorded through a relatively new Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) intervention classified as “State Infrastructure and Security” under the […]

Wike Attacks Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Position, Backs Tinubu

August 20, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his position on fuel subsidy, describing him as a “voodoo economist” and questioning his status as a leading contender for the 2027 presidential election. Wike spoke on Wednesday while responding to journalists during an inspection of ongoing […]