Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

PDP Turaki faction grants waiver for presidential race to Jonathan

May 19, 2026

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has granted former President Goodluck Jonathan a waiver for presidential race, clearing him to participate in its presidential primary process without undergoing the standard screening procedure. The decision followed a screening exercise conducted by the faction’s presidential screening committee in Abuja. The development is part of […]

Fintiri defends Adamawa APC primary amid protest allegations

May 19, 2026

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has defended the Adamawa APC primary process amid protests and allegations of candidate imposition by aggrieved party stakeholders in parts of the state. The governor dismissed the complaints as a reflection of political inexperience, insisting that the party’s internal procedures were conducted in line with democratic principles. The controversy surrounding the […]

EFCC rearrests Saleh Mamman after N33bn fraud conviction

May 19, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has rearrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his N33bn fraud conviction over the alleged diversion of public funds linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The anti-graft agency confirmed that Mamman was apprehended in Kaduna after a surveillance operation conducted days after a Federal High […]

EFCC investigates undeclared cash case involving Kano airport passengers

May 18, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into an undeclared cash case involving two passengers intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport with a total of $461,600 after arriving from Dubai. The suspects were arrested following a joint operation involving officers of the Nigeria Customs Service and anti-money laundering officials in Kano. […]

Senator Jibrin confronts Ododo after Kogi Senate primary dispute

May 18, 2026

Senator Jibrin Isah has intensified the Kogi Senate dispute after losing the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election in Kogi East, accusing allies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of undermining the electoral process. The senator alleged that electoral materials were hijacked in several wards during the exercise, preventing party members from participating fully in the […]