Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

2027: Opposition Leaders Face Crucial Test as Abuja Meeting Opens Coalition Debate

August 31, 2026

The opposition’s renewed gathering in Abuja comes with one question hanging over the political class: can Nigeria’s opposition leaders put collective ambition above personal ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election? The meeting follows the Ibadan Declaration of April 2026, which presented a framework for greater cooperation among opposition forces seeking an alternative to the […]

2027: Desmond Stephen Leaves NDC, Joins ADP to Contest Okrika Assembly Seat

August 29, 2026

Okrika-born philanthropist and grassroots politician, Hon. Desmond Stephen, has resigned from the National Democratic Congress, NDC, and joined the Action Democratic Party, ADP. Stephen, who confirmed the development, is now the ADP candidate for Okrika Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly election. In a resignation letter dated May 25, 2026, the politician thanked […]

2027: ADC Says Coalition Not Needed as Obi-Kwankwaso Movement Rejects Merger

August 29, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, says it can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election without relying on an opposition coalition. At the same time, the political platform supporting the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket, known as the OK Movement, has rejected proposals to merge with external political bodies. The contrasting positions come amid […]

APC Till 2031: Why Yari’s Remark Sparked Opposition Reactions Ahead of 2027

August 29, 2026

The declaration that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could remain in power beyond 2031 has sparked fresh political debate, with opposition parties moving swiftly to challenge what they see as an attempt to project long-term dominance ahead of the 2027 elections. The controversy followed comments by Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s […]

‘Don’t Mortgage Enugu’s Heritage’ — Uche Nnaji Backs Residents’ Resistance

August 28, 2026

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, has commended residents for speaking out against the proposed disposal of some state-owned assets, warning the government against transferring public property without transparency and adequate scrutiny. Nnaji, a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, said the widespread public reaction to […]

FG Cash Transfer: N600bn Reached More Than 10m Households

August 27, 2026

The Federal Government says its cash transfer scheme has delivered more than N600 billion to over 10 million households since President Bola Tinubu assumed office. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. Doro said the intervention was designed […]

Fuel Subsidy: Presidency Accuses Atiku of Policy U-Turns, Political Posturing

August 27, 2026

The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his position on petrol subsidy, accusing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate of repeatedly changing his stance ahead of the 2027 election. The Presidency also questioned Atiku’s understanding of the petroleum market, following his declaration that he would restore what he described as a […]

2027: SDP’s Adebayo Faults Atiku Over Petrol Subsidy U-turn

August 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Atiku subsidy plan, accusing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027. Adebayo made the comment on Wednesday during an interview with News Central, following Atiku’s announcement that he would reinstate subsidy […]

Yari 2031 Declaration Draws Criticism From CSOs, Lawyers

August 26, 2026

The Yari 2031 declaration that the All Progressives Congress will remain in power beyond 2031 has drawn criticism from civil society organisations, lawyers and opposition politicians. The groups said political parties could seek to retain power but could not determine future electoral outcomes, stressing that the decision ultimately rests with Nigerian voters. The reactions followed […]

2027: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Demand Full Scrutiny of Candidates

August 26, 2026

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, major socio-political groups have backed calls for 2027 candidate scrutiny, urging politicians seeking elective office to make their backgrounds and records available for public assessment. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) said Nigerians should examine candidates’ educational backgrounds, integrity, antecedents […]