Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

FCT Area Council Elections Reveal Faultlines That May Affect 2027 Polls

February 28, 2026

Observers, political actors and civil society groups have highlighted challenges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, including delays, disruptions and low turnout. As potential early warning signals for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, sources say. The FCT Area Council elections on Saturday in Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali were followed by bye‑elections in […]

Sources Say Tinubu Removed Ex‑IG Egbetokun After Disagreements on VIP Withdrawal, State Police Position

February 28, 2026

Sources familiar with the matter have said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed the former Inspector‑General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, from office following disagreements over implementation of a presidential directive on police duties and the former IGP’s stance on state policing, The PUNCH reports. Egbetokun was appointed Nigeria’s Inspector‑General of Police on June 19, 2023, and, […]

PDP Slams Fintiri, Labels Defection to APC ‘Act of Cowardice’

February 27, 2026

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his exit from the party as an act it said reflects “unrestrained cowardice” rather than political principle. The party’s National Working Committee, led by Mr. Tanimu Turaki (SAN), issued the statement on Friday. […]

Ozekhome, Co-Defendant Granted N10m Bail by FCT High Court Over Alleged Forgery

February 27, 2026

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama on Friday granted bail in the sum of N10 million each to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, following their arraignment on a 12-count criminal charge bordering on alleged forgery, court officials said. The bail decision followed the arraignment […]

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri Officially Defects from PDP to APC

February 27, 2026

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, announcing the move in a statewide broadcast. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the governor announced on Friday in a statewide broadcast […]

Federal High Court Voids Malami’s Bail, Orders Remand at Kuje Correctional Centre

February 27, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the bail previously granted to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in his money laundering trial and ordered that he be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre. The ruling was delivered on Friday following the reassignment of his case to a […]

NNPP’s Galadima Cites 2015 Precedent in Warning to APC Over 2027 Elections

February 27, 2026

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr. Buba Galadima, said Nigerians demonstrated in the 2015 general election that they could remove an incumbent government over insecurity, and he suggested the same could apply to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 polls if current conditions persist. He spoke on Thursday […]

Academic Records Suit: Court Highlights Process Gaps, Nnaji’s Camp Urges Compliance

February 26, 2026

From Dr. Robert Ngwu Proceedings in the suit instituted by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria and other Respondents, including the Vice Chancellor and the former Acting Vice Chancellor in their personal capacities as 3rd to 7th Respondents, came up as scheduled before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, […]

Tinubu Urges Senate to Begin Process to Amend Constitution for State Police

February 26, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to begin the process of amending the Constitution to incorporate provisions for the establishment of State Police, the Presidency said on Thursday. The appeal was made during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Under Nigeria’s […]

Tinubu’s Executive Order Blocks N2.1tn in NNPC Revenue Deductions

February 26, 2026

An executive order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that stops the deduction of management fees and the Frontier Exploration Fund by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has effectively halted revenue streams that generated about N2.076 trillion between 2022 and 2025, investigations by The PUNCH show. Under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), NNPCL […]