Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Osun Election: APM, PDP Candidates Withdraw, Endorse Adeleke

August 14, 2026

Two governorship candidates have withdrawn from Saturday’s Osun State election and thrown their support behind incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. The candidates are Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Their decisions came less than 48 hours before voters are scheduled to elect the next […]

South-East Traders Lament Low Patronage, Rising Costs Amid Hardship

August 14, 2026

Traders and residents across the South-East have raised concerns over declining patronage, rising commodity prices and increasing operating costs, saying the economic strain is making it difficult for businesses to survive. From Aba and Umuahia in Abia to Onitsha, Awka and Nnewi in Anambra, and across Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo states, South-East traders said transportation […]

Osun Election: Adeleke’s Strengths and Challenges Ahead of Poll

August 13, 2026

With less than two days to the Osun governorship election, political parties are intensifying their final efforts to win voters across the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has confirmed 2,339,233 registered voters for the election, as candidates seek to secure the support needed to emerge victorious. Although 15 candidates are contesting the election, […]

ICPC Urges Nigerians to Reject ‘Everyone Is Doing It’ Corruption Mindset

August 13, 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has urged Nigerians to reject the belief that corruption is unavoidable or that “everyone is doing it.” The commission’s Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, warned that repeatedly presenting corruption as widespread could create public resignation and weaken citizens’ willingness to resist corrupt practices. Aliyu spoke […]

Osun Election: ADC Blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s Controversial Remark

August 13, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has linked President Bola Tinubu’s recent political comments to remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation during an appearance on Arise News on Wednesday, arguing that political statements from senior leaders could influence how their supporters […]

Nigeria Fails US Fiscal Transparency Test for Second Consecutive Year

August 13, 2026

Nigeria has failed the United States’ minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the US Department of State reporting that the country made no significant progress in improving public financial disclosure during 2025. The finding was contained in the department’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which assessed 139 governments and the Palestinian Authority. […]

JBS MoU: CSOs Demand Disclosure of $2.5bn Deal, Raise Safety Concerns

August 12, 2026

Civil society organisations have called on the Federal Government to release the JBS MoU reportedly signed with Brazilian meat-processing giant JBS over its proposed $2.5 billion investment in Nigeria. The groups said public access to the agreement would allow Nigerians and affected communities to examine its terms and identify potential environmental, economic, health and social […]

Osun Election: Accord Seeks EU Intervention Over Alleged Violence

August 12, 2026

The Osun election violence concerns have prompted the Accord Party to appeal to the European Union (EU) for diplomatic intervention ahead of Saturday’s governorship poll. The party asked the EU to closely monitor developments in Osun State and use its diplomatic influence to encourage Nigerian authorities to ensure that the election is peaceful, credible and […]

NHRC, CAN, PFN, Kwankwaso Fault Jingir Over Religious Remarks Ahead of 2027

August 12, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode have criticised Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, over remarks they said could deepen religious divisions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The groups and political figures also […]

Osun Election: Salaam Says Voters Will Choose Him to End Thuggery

August 11, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence that voters will support his bid in Saturday’s governorship election. Salaam said his experience in government and grassroots politics positioned him to address political violence and restore peace across the state. He made the remarks during an Arise News Town […]