Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

PDP Faction Submits Jonathan’s 2027 Candidacy to INEC Despite Recognition Row

July 31, 2026

The PDP Jonathan candidacy has deepened the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party as the Kabiru Turaki-led faction says it has submitted former President Goodluck Jonathan’s nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 election. The faction said it manually submitted Jonathan’s presidential nomination alongside the names of its other candidates after […]

Subsidy Savings: FG, Labour Clash Over Where the Money Went

July 31, 2026

The Federal Government and organised labour have clashed over the use of subsidy savings following the removal of petrol subsidy in 2023. While the government says the funds helped finance debt obligations, higher salaries and student loans, labour unions have rejected the explanation and demanded verifiable evidence. The disagreement came as Finance Minister and Coordinating […]

ADC Deregistration: Appeal Court Voids Lifu’s Judgment, Rebukes ‘Judicial Rascality’

July 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the judgment ordering the ADC deregistration and that of four other political parties, ruling that the Federal High Court acted without valid jurisdiction. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel, declared the June 15 judgment of Justice Peter Lifu a nullity and held […]

Oshiomhole: Peter Obi’s Four-Year Nigeria Promise Is ‘Height of Desperation’

July 28, 2026

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic. The former Edo State governor said his Peter Obi Criticism was based on what he described as inconsistencies in Obi’s political career, his economic outlook, […]

Tinubu Declines South African Envoy Amid Rising Xenophobia Concerns

July 28, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, amid renewed concerns over persistent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa. The reported diplomatic decision came as outrage grew over the alleged killing of a Nigerian citizen, Chika Ibe, during a police operation in Cape Town. […]

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Failure to Explain ₦211tn Oil Funds

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking a court order compelling the company to account for ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements under “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses.” The rights group argued that the transactions were not sufficiently explained, […]

Fuel Subsidy Really Gone? Fresh Questions Trail N17.5tn NNPCL Receivables

July 26, 2026

Fresh questions have emerged over Nigeria’s fuel subsidy policy following claims that part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) N17.5 trillion receivables from the Federation may represent an indirect form of subsidy despite the Federal Government’s declaration that fuel subsidy ended in May 2023. The renewed Fuel subsidy debate follows comments by Chairman […]

Al-Mustapha Rejects Ex-DSS Officer’s Account of Abacha’s Death

July 25, 2026

Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has dismissed claims made by a retired Department of State Services (DSS) operative regarding the circumstances surrounding Abacha’s death, describing the account as false and misleading. Al-Mustapha insisted that the version of events contained in the former intelligence officer’s publication […]

Kwankwaso Defends Obi’s One-Term Promise, Says Nigerians Should Trust Him

July 25, 2026

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his commitment to serve only one four-year term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso said Obi’s public pledge should be trusted, insisting there was no reason for Nigerians to […]

Judicial Independence: Bode George Urges NJC to Protect Nigeria’s Courts

July 25, 2026

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to take decisive steps to preserve Judicial Independence, expressing concern over a recent court judgment connected to the party’s leadership dispute. George made the appeal on Friday through an open letter addressed to the […]