Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

El-Rufai Phone Tapping Trial Continues as Witness Denies Hearing Confession

June 22, 2026

El-Rufai phone tapping trial resumed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, with a prosecution witness denying claims that the former Kaduna State governor admitted to hacking the National Security Adviser’s phone line. Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna governor and ex-FCT minister, is facing a five-count amended charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of […]

Katsina Expands Automatic Jobs for First-Class Graduates Nationwide

June 22, 2026

Governor Dikko Radda has expanded the Katsina First-Class Jobs initiative to include all indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across Nigeria. The governor announced the decision during the grand finale of the maiden Katsina State Students’ Week held at Bayero University Kano, saying the policy is aimed at attracting […]

Reps Threaten Sanctions as Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over PIA Implementation

June 21, 2026

Stakeholders across the Niger Delta have called for stronger monitoring, improved transparency, and greater accountability in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), particularly regarding the management of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs). The concerns were raised during a one-day town hall meeting in Port Harcourt themed, “Maximizing the Benefits of Host Community Development […]

SERAP Gives Akpabio, Abbas Seven Days to Recover N110bn Declared Unlawfully Spent

June 21, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas to ensure the recovery and return of N110 billion spent on vehicle procurement and support allowances for federal lawmakers, following a Federal High Court judgment that declared the expenditure unlawful. In a […]

Ekiti 2026 Poll May Be Best in State History, Says Deputy Governor Afuye

June 20, 2026

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor and deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has commended voters for their strong turnout during the state’s governorship election, describing the exercise as a sign of growing democratic maturity. Mrs Afuye also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for what […]

SDP Dismisses Withdrawal Claims, Reaffirms Participation in Ekiti Governorship Poll

June 20, 2026

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rejected reports claiming it has withdrawn from the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Araba Aiyenigba, the SDP insisted that its governorship candidate, Amb. Isaac […]

Disputed Signatures, Altered Records Raise Questions Over National Assembly Credibility

June 20, 2026

Fresh controversies surrounding disputed signatures, legislative reports and alleged alterations to key documents have intensified scrutiny of the National Assembly’s internal processes, raising broader questions about transparency and institutional accountability. For an institution entrusted with making laws for more than 200 million Nigerians, concerns over the authenticity of official records have become a significant challenge […]

Governors Push State Police as Security, Economy Dominate Newspaper Headlines

June 19, 2026

Security reforms, fiscal policy changes and economic developments dominated major Nigerian newspaper headlines on Thursday, with renewed calls for the immediate state police establishment taking centre stage across the country. A review of leading national dailies showed growing attention on efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, alongside reports on tax reforms, crude oil price movements, […]

City Boy Movement, FCT APC Target 42,000 Volunteers for 2027 Elections

June 19, 2026

The City Boy Movement has entered a strategic partnership with the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as both groups intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alliance is expected to drive voter registration, youth engagement and community-based political participation, with an ambitious target of recruiting more than […]

NDC Rejects Viral Candidate Lists for Imo, Abia, Anambra Polls

June 19, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed as fake and unauthorized several candidate lists currently circulating on social media ahead of elections in Imo, Abia, Anambra and other affected states. The party said the circulating documents did not originate from its national headquarters and warned members and supporters against treating them as authentic. The clarification […]