Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Akpabio Denies Promising APC Tickets to Defeated Senators

June 6, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that reports claiming he guaranteed automatic tickets to senators who lost during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries are inaccurate. The clarification came as Akpabio denies promising APC nominations to affected lawmakers and insists that the party’s leadership is still reviewing issues arising from the primary elections. The controversy […]

Senate Moves to Fast-Track State Police Amid Rising Insecurity

June 6, 2026

The Senate has announced plans to expedite constitutional amendments for the establishment of state police in response to rising insecurity, banditry, and abductions across Nigeria. Lawmakers say the proposal is aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and improving response to violent crimes. Calls for state police have intensified following a series of deadly attacks […]

Supreme Court Clears Okoyomon Extradition Case for UK Trial

June 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld the Okoyomon Extradition Case, approving the transfer of former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPM), Emmanuel Okoyomon, to the United Kingdom to face trial over alleged bribery-related offences. The apex court dismissed his appeal and affirmed earlier rulings that granted the […]

South West PDP Condemns Claims Against Makinde Over Oyo Abductions

June 5, 2026

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected recent claims against Makinde linking the Oyo State governor to the abduction of pupils and teachers in parts of the state. The party described the allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as reckless, insensitive, and capable of undermining efforts […]

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Kidnappers in Delta Case

June 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld death sentence for kidnappers after affirming the conviction of Delta-based kidnapper Chelynor Halim for armed robbery and kidnapping. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit. The case stemmed from the abduction of Joan Osemene […]

Minority leadership tussle disrupts House of Reps plenary over alleged forgery claims

June 4, 2026

A heated dispute over the opposition caucus leadership led to a minority leadership tussle that disrupted plenary proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday, as lawmakers clashed over allegations of forgery and competing claims to the Minority Leader position. The confrontation unfolded during plenary when the lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, […]

Safe Schools funds under scrutiny as SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦145bn programme

June 4, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations that Safe Schools funds amounting to ₦145 billion may have been diverted, mismanaged or remain unaccounted for despite continued attacks on schools across Nigeria. The rights organisation made the demand on Thursday amid growing […]

Rivers ADC Dismisses Rainbow Coalition Influence Ahead of 2027

June 4, 2026

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has downplayed the political influence of the Rainbow Coalition, rejecting claims that the alliance has become the dominant political force in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said electoral strength can only be measured through voter support and democratic processes. The […]

Legal Education Reform Sparks Uproar as NBA, SANs Push to Cut Law Degree Years and Scrap Law School

June 4, 2026

Far-reaching legal education reform proposals took centre stage at the 2026 Legal Education Summit organised by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), with participants advocating significant changes to the structure of legal training in Nigeria, including reducing the duration of university law programmes and re-examining the role of the Nigerian Law School. The summit brought together […]

Voter data leak probe widens as Police arrest INEC officer, interrogate Wike’s aide

June 3, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has expanded its investigation into an alleged voter data leak involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), resulting in the arrest of an electoral officer and the interrogation of a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The investigation is being handled by operatives of the […]