Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

ADC primary row escalates as committee chair accuses Babachir Lawal of seeking result alteration

June 3, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has come under fresh scrutiny following allegations that he attempted to influence the outcome of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary in Adamawa State, a development that has intensified the ongoing ADC primary row within the party. The allegations were made by Dr. Nicholas Msheliza, […]

‘Obi Don’t Own Me’: Datti Explains Why He Rejected ADC Move, Left Labour Party

June 3, 2026

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that Obi don’t own me and that his political decisions are guided by personal conviction rather than loyalty to any individual. Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate of Peter Obi […]

DSS Joins INEC Probe as Insider Linked to Voter Data Leak

June 2, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified investigations into an alleged voter data leak after preliminary findings traced the unauthorised access to a user account within the commission’s system, prompting the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the probe as authorities seek to determine how sensitive voter information was accessed and disclosed. The […]

Fayose Alleges Orchestrated Oyo Abduction Was Meant to Embarrass Tinubu

June 2, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State may have been politically motivated, claiming the orchestrated Oyo abduction was aimed at embarrassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fayose made the allegation during a televised programme while reacting to the abduction of pupils and teachers by […]

RCCG Defends Adeboye’s Neutrality, Says He Never Campaigned for Any Government

June 2, 2026

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has defended Adeboye’s neutrality, insisting that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, has never campaigned for any government in power and has consistently maintained a non-partisan position despite repeated public claims linking him and the church to political authorities. The church’s position followed renewed public discussions over the role […]

CPPE says Nigeria economy on gradual recovery path after Q1 2026 GDP rise

June 1, 2026

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has said the Nigeria economy recovery remains on a gradual path following the release of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Q1 2026 Gross Domestic Product report, which showed real GDP growth of 3.89 percent year-on-year compared to 3.13 percent recorded in the corresponding period of […]

“No one is better off” under Tinubu government, says SDP’s Adebayo

June 1, 2026

Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has declared that No one is better off under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that worsening economic hardship, insecurity and declining living conditions have left many Nigerians struggling despite repeated government assurances about ongoing reforms. Adebayo made the remarks while assessing the performance of […]

2027: Governors face fierce battles to retain seats, produce successors amid rising political tension

June 1, 2026

Governors across Nigeria are heading into an intense political season as they face governors battles 2027 marked by struggles to retain their seats, install successors, and manage fractured alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political calculations across states are already being shaped by incumbency advantage, defections, internal party conflicts and the growing influence of […]

Atiku and Hayatu-Deen hold reconciliation meeting after ADC primary tensions

May 31, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have held a closed-door reconciliation meeting following tensions that emerged after the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primary, with Atiku and Hayatu-Deen seeking to ease concerns over the disputed contest and strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 general election. The reconciliation effort followed growing controversy […]

Vice presidential partnership proposed as Peter Obi outlines role for Kwankwaso in 2027

May 31, 2026

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described a potential alliance with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 election as a vice presidential partnership, insisting that any running mate under his administration would be treated as a partner in governance rather than a ceremonial figure. Discussions about opposition alliances have […]