Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Defects from PDP to APC

March 9, 2026

Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Monday at the Government House in Gusau by the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummuni, who represented the governor during the declaration. According to Mummuni, the decision followed […]

Ekiti Government Bans Political Parties, Others from Pasting Posters on Public Infrastructure

March 8, 2026

The Ekiti State government has prohibited political parties, individuals and organisations from pasting posters, handbills and stickers on public infrastructure, the Ministry of Information and Values Orientation said on Thursday. The directive was announced in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Values Orientation, Mr. Muyiwa Ademola. It followed […]

Kebbi Commissioner Tells Cleric: Join Politics Before Criticising Government

March 8, 2026

The Kebbi State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Abdullahi Bodejo, has told a cleric to formally join politics if he intends to criticise the state government’s policies and actions, the commissioner said during an interview on Thursday. The remarks followed comments by a cleric in Kebbi State who had criticised aspects of the state government’s administration, […]

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Nwoye Declares for APC Deputy National Chair, Pledges to Mobilise Southern Nigeria

March 8, 2026

Dr. Ben Nwoye, the immediate past Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, has announced his intention to contest for the position of Deputy National Chairman (South) of the party at its forthcoming national convention. Nwoye made the declaration during a telephone interview, where he also unveiled members of his […]

Osun 2026: APC, Adeleke Exchange Sharp Words as Governorship Battle Heats Up

March 8, 2026

Political tensions have heightened in Osun State as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Ademola Adeleke exchanged criticisms ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The APC accused Governor Adeleke of mismanaging the state’s finances and favouring his hometown in the recruitment of teachers. In a statement issued by the […]

Stakeholders Warn Adeleke Against Automatic Tickets for Lawmakers

March 8, 2026

A coalition of political stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers within the Accord Party in Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against approving automatic tickets for incumbent federal lawmakers, warning that such a move could trigger internal tensions within the party. The group expressed its concerns in a statement issued in Osogbo, the state capital, and […]

Utomi Sounds Alarm: Nigeria in Crisis Due to Failed Leadership and Corruption

March 7, 2026

Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, has described Nigeria as being in “a complete mess,” citing leadership failures, corruption and weakened public institutions as key factors in the country’s current challenges. Utomi stated this in an interview with Vanguard published on March 7, 2026, in which he assessed […]

Court Urges PDP Factions to Settle Dispute, Validates Ekiti Governorship Candidate

March 7, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has advised the warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to resolve their differences amicably in the interest of the party. The appellate court, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, gave the advice during the hearing of appeals filed by the rival factions of the party […]

Four Ministers May Exit Tinubu’s Cabinet Ahead of 2027 Elections

March 7, 2026

At least four ministers serving in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu are preparing to leave their positions as they consider contesting elective offices in the 2027 general elections. Findings by Saturday PUNCH indicate that the ministers are weighing resignation from the Federal Executive Council in order to pursue political ambitions in their respective states. […]

Nnaji Approves Funds to Release Abandoned Corpses in Enugu Hospital

March 6, 2026

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has approved funds to facilitate the release of corpses abandoned at the mortuary of the Eastern Nigeria Medical Centre. The initiative is aimed at helping families retrieve the remains of their relatives who have been left at the facility due to unpaid mortuary bills. According to […]