Franklin F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Senate Queries SEDC Over N153m Abuja Office Rent, Budget Spending

June 10, 2026

The Senate has intensified oversight of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as it queries SEDC officials over the management of funds released from the commission’s 2025 budget allocation. Lawmakers raised concerns about several expenditure items, including an alleged N153 million spent on renting a one-room liaison office in Abuja. The scrutiny emerged during an […]

Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister Over Security Spending Probe

June 10, 2026

The House of Representatives has launched a Security Spending Probe, summoning the Service Chiefs and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to provide a detailed account of funds allocated and released for military operations amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria. The resolution followed debates on motions addressing the increasing wave of banditry, […]

Seme Border Smuggling Persists Despite Dozens of Security Checkpoints

June 7, 2026

Concerns over Seme Border Smuggling have resurfaced following observations and accounts from residents along the Lagos-Seme corridor, where petrol, rice, and human trafficking activities are alleged to continue despite the presence of dozens of security checkpoints operated by multiple government agencies. The findings emerged during a visit to the Seme border area on May 25, […]

Obi Kwankwaso Alliance Faces Mixed Reactions Across Northern Nigeria

June 7, 2026

The proposed Obi Kwankwaso Alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election is encountering resistance from some northern political stakeholders and sections of the electorate, even as party officials maintain that support for the movement is expanding across the region. Recent political developments have placed the Obi Kwankwaso Alliance at the centre of national discussions ahead […]

FG Launches $100m Kogi Power Projects, Begins 20MW Mini-Grid

June 6, 2026

The Federal Government has commenced major Kogi Power Projects, including a 20-megawatt mini-grid electricity initiative in Egume, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The project, valued alongside other installations at over $100 million, was unveiled by the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, as part of efforts to expand rural electrification and improve economic […]

Ndume Hails Tinubu, Umahi Over N1.2tn Gombe–Biu Road Project

June 6, 2026

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for initiating the Gombe Biu Road Project, a N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125-kilometre Gombe–Biu highway. The project was flagged off on Thursday at Liji in Gombe State. The Biu Road […]

Air Force Reaffirms Commitment to Rescue Oyo School Victims

June 6, 2026

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at securing the safe rescue of the Oyo school victims abducted by gunmen in recent attacks. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja, stating that the service remains fully engaged in ongoing security […]

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 […]