Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

PDP Questions Bayelsa Stadium Project, Urges Focus on Jobs and Food Security

July 16, 2026

The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the proposed Bayelsa stadium project, calling on Governor Douye Diri’s administration to channel public resources towards tackling unemployment, hunger and poverty instead of embarking on what it described as a costly infrastructure venture. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Publicity […]

Appeal Court Restores INEC Electoral Guidelines for 2027 Elections

July 16, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that invalidated portions of the INEC electoral guidelines governing preparations for the 2027 general elections. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, the appellate court ruled that the Youth Party, which challenged the guidelines, lacked the legal standing to institute the suit. […]

CAC Moves to Deregister 100,000 Companies Over Unfiled Annual Returns

July 16, 2026

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has commenced the process to remove 100,000 companies from its official register over their failure to file annual returns and other mandatory statutory documents. The exercise, identified as Batch 6, is being carried out under the provisions of Sections 692(3) and 692(4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), […]

Akpabio Threatens Legal Action Over Faulty National Assembly Microphones

July 16, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has warned that the National Assembly may pursue legal action against the contractor responsible for renovating the legislative complex following persistent faults affecting the National Assembly microphones used during plenary sessions. Akpabio issued the warning on Wednesday after repeated microphone failures disrupted Senate proceedings, preventing lawmakers from making clear contributions during […]

Federal High Court Updates Pre-Election Rules, Introduces Virtual Hearings

July 15, 2026

The Federal High Court has introduced significant amendments to its 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions, approving virtual hearings, expanding administrative powers for case management and allowing election-related court filings on weekends and public holidays. The revised Practice Directions, signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, took effect on July 14, […]

2027: Afenifere, Adebayo, Arabambi, Others Divided Over APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket

July 15, 2026

The decision by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain its APC Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2027 presidential election has continued to generate contrasting reactions from political leaders, socio-cultural organisations and stakeholders, with opinions split between prioritising competence and ensuring broader political inclusion. The renewed debate follows widespread expectations that President Bola Tinubu and Vice […]

INEC Denies Issuing ADC INEC Access Code to Nafiu Gombe Faction

July 14, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it issued an ADC INEC access code to the Nafiu Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), maintaining that only the leadership headed by Senator David Mark was authorised to access the candidate nomination portal for the 2027 general elections. The clarification comes amid […]

Senate Faults Makinde’s UN Probe Call After Oriire School Rescue

July 14, 2026

The Senate has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the Oriire school rescue operation, urging him not to trivialise what lawmakers described as a deeply traumatic national security incident. The development followed Makinde’s statewide broadcast on Monday, shortly after the Nigerian military formally handed over pupils […]

ADC Leadership Dispute Deepens as Appeal Court Backs Order Against Mark-Led Congresses

July 14, 2026

The ADC leadership dispute has intensified after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld an earlier order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Despite the ruling, the opposition party insisted that its candidates […]

Atiku, Peter Obi Welcome WAEC Fee Suspension as FG Halts Planned Increase

July 14, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. The WAEC fee suspension followed widespread criticism […]