Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Atiku Alleges Plot to Exclude ADC From 2027 General Election

June 29, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that there are coordinated efforts to prevent his party from participating in the 2027 general election, warning that such actions could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process. The allegation was made on Monday in Abuja through a statement issued by his Senior Special […]

INEC, Political Parties Disagree Over Candidate Upload Access Codes

June 29, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and several political parties have offered conflicting accounts over the release of access codes required to upload candidates’ details ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, creating fresh uncertainty as nomination deadlines approach. According to INEC’s revised timetable, political parties were expected to begin collecting access codes from June 26 […]

Dickson Insists NDC Remains Validly Registered, Vows to Appeal Court Ruling

June 28, 2026

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has maintained that the party remains a legally recognised political platform despite a recent Federal High Court judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the former Bayelsa State governor said the party rejected the legal basis of the decision […]

Islamic Cleric Urges Shari’ah Courts, Rejects Pardon for Convicted Criminals

June 28, 2026

An Islamic scholar, Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, has criticised the practice of pardoning and reintegrating convicted criminals into society, arguing that such actions conflict with Islamic principles of justice and accountability. Speaking during the 20th anniversary celebration of the Osun State Independent Shari’ah Panel in Osogbo, Abdulhakeem said Shari’ah courts Nigeria should be strengthened to ensure […]

Parties Warn 2027 Election Funding Delay Could Threaten Poll Credibility

June 28, 2026

Political parties have raised concerns that delays in 2027 election funding could affect preparations for Nigeria’s next general elections, warning that late budget releases may disrupt procurement, logistics and public confidence. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) maintains that preparations remain on schedule despite not yet receiving budgetary releases. The concerns followed remarks by […]

SERAP Urges National Assembly to Probe Alleged ₦6.3bn Constituency Project Funds Diversion

June 28, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to initiate investigations into allegations that more than ₦6.3 billion in Constituency project funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for, citing findings contained in the Auditor-General of the Federation’s 2022 report. In a letter dated June […]

Ughelli South Constituency Still Missing 11 Years After Court Victory Despite INEC Restorations

June 27, 2026

The restoration of 22 previously suppressed state constituencies by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed calls for the reinstatement of Ughelli South constituency restoration in Delta State, with stakeholders questioning why the area remains excluded despite longstanding court judgments ordering its return. On June 10, 2026, INEC announced the restoration of 22 state […]

Opposition Legal Battles Could Reshape Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election

June 27, 2026

The growing Opposition legal battles involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are emerging as a significant factor ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, with ongoing court cases raising questions about the stability of key opposition platforms before campaigns gather momentum. The Federal High Court in Lokoja recently set aside […]

Court Reserves July 9 Ruling on Emefiele Statements in $4.5bn Fraud Trial

June 26, 2026

The Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has reserved judgment until July 9 on whether extra-judicial statements allegedly made by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be admitted as evidence in his ongoing Emefiele Fraud Trial. The decision followed arguments from both the prosecution and defence over whether the disputed statements […]

NBA Elections 2026: 35 Candidates Cleared as Three SANs Battle for Presidency

June 25, 2026

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has moved closer to conducting its 2026 national elections after the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) cleared 35 candidates to contest various leadership positions. The development comes despite legal disputes and internal disagreements that had cast uncertainty over the electoral process. The NBA Elections 2026 are scheduled for July […]