Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

FG Suspends WAEC NECO Fees Review Pending Stakeholder Consultations

July 13, 2026

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in WAEC NECO fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, following widespread public reactions and calls for broader engagement. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry […]

APC Says INEC Deadline Extension Exposes Opposition’s 2027 Readiness

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to extend the deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 general elections highlights the opposition’s lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party […]

Edo LG Election: APC Sweeps 18 Chairmanship, 192 Councillorship Seats

July 12, 2026

The Edo LG election concluded with the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing all 18 local government chairmanship positions and the 192 councillorship seats contested across the state. The results were officially announced on Sunday by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). Addressing journalists in Benin, EDSIEC Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, said the commission successfully […]

SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged ₦800bn Campaign Fund Diversion

July 12, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of failing to investigate allegations that about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations was diverted for political campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit, filed at the […]

North Votes 2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Intensify Battle for Northern Support

July 12, 2026

As preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election gather momentum, North votes 2027 have become the focal point of political calculations, with leading contenders and their allies positioning themselves to secure influence across the region. Political conversations in Abuja have increasingly centred on the North’s electoral significance, following a public exchange between former Kano State Governor […]

Remi Tinubu Defends Akara Comment, Urges Davido, Burna Boy, Others to Support the Poor

July 11, 2026

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has defended her earlier remarks on empowering women through small-scale businesses, insisting that grassroots entrepreneurship remains a practical pathway to economic independence. During the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Lokoja, Kogi State, she also made a Remi Tinubu charity appeal to Nigeria’s entertainment stars, urging them to […]

Jigawa APC Reconciliation Committee Submits Report to Governor Namadi

July 11, 2026

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has received the report of the Jigawa APC reconciliation committee established to consult party aspirants and strengthen internal unity following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across the state. The committee was inaugurated on May 22, 2026, to mediate among aspirants, address grievances and foster harmony within […]

APM Opens Defection Talks With Senators, Reps Ahead of 2027 Elections

July 10, 2026

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has confirmed that it is engaging serving senators, members of the House of Representatives and other political leaders across Nigeria over possible defections, as APM defections 2027 discussions gather momentum ahead of the next general election. The announcement comes amid increasing political realignments, with parties seeking to strengthen their structures […]

FG Orders FCCPC to Investigate X, Meta, AI Firms Over Competition Concerns

July 7, 2026

The Federal Government has ordered the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to commence a FCCPC tech investigation into X (formerly Twitter), Meta, Alphabet and several Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies over allegations of anti-competitive practices affecting Nigeria’s media industry. The directive follows complaints from leading media organisations alleging that global technology firms are […]

Ali Modu Sheriff Says Atiku Should Wait Until 2031 for Presidency

July 7, 2026

Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to suspend his Atiku 2027 ambition, arguing that Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement favours the South retaining the presidency until 2031. Sheriff made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where […]