Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Osun Account Freeze: Tinubu’s EFCC Order Raises Fresh Questions Over Agency’s Independence

August 8, 2026

President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government’s account has triggered fresh debate over the independence of anti-corruption agencies. The directive, issued on Thursday, followed widespread criticism of the account restriction, which occurred days before the August 15 governorship election in the state. […]

Atiku Raises Fresh Questions Over Mysterious Payment Into Private Account

August 8, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised fresh concerns over an unexplained payment made into his private bank account, with his camp questioning both the identity of the sender and how confidential banking details were obtained. The transaction reportedly carried the description “Contribution Electioneering Campaign,” despite Atiku and his political organisation maintaining that they neither […]

Prison Crime Syndicates Exposed as Inmates Allegedly Direct Fraud, Kidnappings from Nigerian Custodial Centres

August 7, 2026

Nigeria’s correctional facilities are facing renewed scrutiny following revelations that some inmates have allegedly continued coordinating criminal activities from inside prison walls. Investigations have uncovered cases of suspected internet fraud, extortion, fake payment scams and kidnapping-related operations allegedly directed by inmates using prohibited mobile phones and external collaborators, raising fresh concerns about security within custodial […]

Atiku Challenges Tinubu to Free El-Rufai After Osun Account Reversal

August 6, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to order the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, arguing that the President cannot claim to have no influence over anti-corruption agencies after reportedly directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to reverse the freezing of Osun State Government accounts. Atiku said […]

NDC Leaders Disagree Over Gombe Structure Ahead of 2027 Campaigns

August 6, 2026

Less than two weeks before the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, disagreement has emerged within the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) over the strength of its grassroots organisation in Gombe State, with party leaders offering conflicting assessments of the party’s preparedness. The disagreement involves the Northeast Zonal Coordinator of the Coalition Alliance […]

NCoS Removes Three Officers After Death Row Inmate’s Viral TikTok Live in Ogun

August 6, 2026

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, along with two other principal officers, following the viral Ogun inmate TikTok live stream that exposed a major security breach within the facility. The affected officers have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of […]

Makinde Condemns Osun Account Freeze, Warns Against Politicising Federal Institutions

August 6, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the reported Osun account freeze by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the move reflects a growing pattern of deploying federal institutions against opposition-controlled states. Makinde said while public officials must remain accountable, law enforcement agencies should carry out their responsibilities with fairness, professionalism and […]

EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account 10 Days Before Governorship Election

August 5, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly frozen an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank, just 10 days before the state’s governorship election, escalating political tensions ahead of the August 15 poll. The affected account, according to documents obtained by Vanguard, was placed on “Post No Debit” status and is reportedly […]

Bala Mohammed Declares War on Illegal Mining, Says ‘Not Even My Son Is Above the Law’

August 5, 2026

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered security agencies to intensify the fight against illegal mining Bauchi, declaring that anyone involved in unlawful mining activities must face prosecution regardless of their status or relationship to him. The governor stressed that no individual would receive special treatment, insisting that “not even my son is above the […]

Wike Dismisses Atiku-Amaechi Ticket, Says It Is ‘Dead on Arrival’

August 4, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ticket of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, describing the alliance as “dead on arrival” ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during a media parley on Tuesday, Wike argued that Amaechi no longer commands the political influence […]