Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

2027: PDP Defends Wike, Tells APC Governors to Face Their Records

September 15, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has defended the political support of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for President Bola Tinubu, dismissing opposition to the move by the APC Governors’ Forum. The party said Wike had the constitutional and democratic right to determine who he supports politically, arguing that his backing of […]

“N30bn Didn’t Go Missing Under My Watch” — Adekanmbi Breaks Silence

September 15, 2026

The 2027 governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has rejected attempts to link him to an alleged N30 billion financial discrepancy from his period as commissioner. Adekanmbi, who served as Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, said the N30bn local government funds controversy did […]

Fuel Crisis: City Boy Movement Rejects Calls to Restore Petrol Subsidy

September 15, 2026

The City Boy Movement has opposed calls for the Federal Government to restore petrol subsidies, arguing that the latest pressure on pump prices is being intensified by global geopolitical tensions. The group said the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran had affected international crude oil markets, creating additional pressure on petroleum prices in […]

Politics

ADC Group Accuses APC of Using Membership Claim to Prepare for Rigging

September 15, 2026

The Grassroots Mobilization Network, GMN, an affiliate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of inflating its membership figures ahead of the 2027 general election. The group alleged that the ruling party’s claim of having 12.9 million members could be intended to create an impression of overwhelming grassroots support […]

2027: Obi Supporters Won’t Rely on INEC to Protect Votes, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Aisha Yesufu, says Obi supporters will take direct responsibility for protecting their votes in the 2027 presidential election rather than relying entirely on electoral institutions. Yesufu said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would have representatives at polling units across the country to monitor voting, results […]

2027: Will Nigerians’ Votes Really Count in the Presidential Election?

September 11, 2026

The question of 2027 election credibility is increasingly becoming a major concern among Nigerians, with political leaders expressing confidence in the ballot while observers and citizens demand stronger safeguards. The debate followed the unveiling of the “Reset Nigeria” agenda at the inauguration of the APM presidential campaign office in Ibadan, where Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Labour […]

Reps Probe N432.07bn NMDPRA Debts Owed by Oil Companies

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into NMDPRA debts estimated at N432.07 billion, involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The probe is being conducted by the House Public Accounts Committee, PAC, following findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual reports on unpaid regulatory and petroleum-related obligations. The Auditor-General’s 2023 Annual Audit […]

Reps Probe N432.07bn NMDPRA Debts Owed by Oil Companies

September 9, 2026

INEC Sets September 19 for Five By-Elections in Four States

September 8, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has scheduled September 19 for five by-elections across four states in Nigeria. The elections will be conducted in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta states, according to the commission. INEC Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, Mr Tunde Oketola, disclosed the date in an interview with the News Agency of […]

Okonkwo: Baba-Ahmed May Be Suffering Post-Political Identity Crisis

September 8, 2026

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has suggested that Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed may be experiencing what he described as a “post-political identity crisis” following his 2023 partnership with Peter Obi. Okonkwo made the comment during an interview on Arise TV’s Daybreak on Tuesday. He was responding to […]