Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

South West PDP Condemns Claims Against Makinde Over Oyo Abductions

June 5, 2026

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected recent claims against Makinde linking the Oyo State governor to the abduction of pupils and teachers in parts of the state. The party described the allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as reckless, insensitive, and capable of undermining efforts […]

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Kidnappers in Delta Case

June 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld death sentence for kidnappers after affirming the conviction of Delta-based kidnapper Chelynor Halim for armed robbery and kidnapping. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit. The case stemmed from the abduction of Joan Osemene […]

Minority leadership tussle disrupts House of Reps plenary over alleged forgery claims

June 4, 2026

A heated dispute over the opposition caucus leadership led to a minority leadership tussle that disrupted plenary proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday, as lawmakers clashed over allegations of forgery and competing claims to the Minority Leader position. The confrontation unfolded during plenary when the lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, […]

Safe Schools funds under scrutiny as SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦145bn programme

June 4, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations that Safe Schools funds amounting to ₦145 billion may have been diverted, mismanaged or remain unaccounted for despite continued attacks on schools across Nigeria. The rights organisation made the demand on Thursday amid growing […]

Rivers ADC Dismisses Rainbow Coalition Influence Ahead of 2027

June 4, 2026

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has downplayed the political influence of the Rainbow Coalition, rejecting claims that the alliance has become the dominant political force in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said electoral strength can only be measured through voter support and democratic processes. The […]

Legal Education Reform Sparks Uproar as NBA, SANs Push to Cut Law Degree Years and Scrap Law School

June 4, 2026

Far-reaching legal education reform proposals took centre stage at the 2026 Legal Education Summit organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), with participants advocating significant changes to the structure of legal training in Nigeria, including reducing the duration of university law programmes and re-examining the role of the Nigerian Law School. The summit brought together […]

Voter data leak probe widens as Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide

June 3, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its investigation into an alleged voter data leak involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the arrest of an electoral officer and the interrogation of a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The investigation is being handled by operatives of the […]

ADC primary row escalates as committee chair accuses Babachir Lawal of seeking result alteration

June 3, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has come under fresh scrutiny following allegations that he attempted to influence the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary in Adamawa State, a development that has intensified the ongoing ADC primary row within the party. The allegations were made by Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, […]

‘Obi Don’t Own Me’: Datti Explains Why He Rejected ADC Move, Left Labour Party

June 3, 2026

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that Obi don’t own me and that his political decisions are guided by personal conviction rather than loyalty to any individual. Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate of Peter Obi […]

DSS Joins INEC Probe as Insider Linked to Voter Data Leak

June 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified investigations into an alleged voter data leak after preliminary findings traced the unauthorised access to a user account within the commission’s system, prompting the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the probe as authorities seek to determine how sensitive voter information was accessed and disclosed. The […]