Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw Mass Surveillance Regulations, Cites Privacy Concerns

February 22, 2026

The Socio‑Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the immediate withdrawal of the Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations, 2019, saying the rules are unconstitutional, unlawful, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s international obligations. SERAP made the appeal in a letter dated February 21, 2026, signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole […]

APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Declared Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election

February 22, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The FCT Area Council elections took place across six area councils, […]

FCT Elections: NSCDC Deploys 4,000 Officers, Warns Against Firearm Misuse

February 21, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, said it has mobilised officers to provide security for the FCT Area Council elections and warned personnel against accidental firearm discharges while on duty during the electoral exercise. The statement was made on Saturday by the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu. Area Council […]

APC Screens 540 Aspirants Ahead of Lagos LGA, Ward Congresses

February 21, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has screened 540 aspirants for various positions ahead of the party’s local government area (LGA) and ward congresses scheduled for March 7, 2026, the state chapter said on Thursday. The APC conducts periodic congresses to fill party positions at ward and LGA levels. These positions include chairmen, […]

Keyamo Says APC Not Made of Saints But Better Than PDP

February 21, 2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a party of saints but is a better option than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Keyamo made the statement in a post on the social media platform X on Saturday. The APC and PDP are the […]

Opposition Lawmakers Say Political Motives Behind Electoral Act Amendment Are Now Clear

February 21, 2026

Opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly said the electorate now understands the motives of some political players in the passage of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment). The lawmakers spoke on Friday in Abuja following the enactment of the amended law, which retains manual transmission of election results alongside electronic methods. President Bola Tinubu signed the […]

FCT, Rivers, Kano Polls: Wike, Kwankwaso, Yusuf Lead Mobilisation Efforts

February 21, 2026

Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano State and Rivers State are holding Area Council elections and bye-elections, with senior political actors active in mobilising support and security measures implemented ahead of polling day on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting elections across the six area councils of the FCT […]

ADC Vows Nationwide Mobilisation Over Electoral Act Amendment Signed by Tinubu

February 20, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will mobilise Nigerians nationwide in reaction to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assent to the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment). The party issued its position in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday. President Tinubu signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law at the Aso Rock […]

FCT Council Polls: CSOs Flag Hotspots, Demand Real-Time Results Upload

February 20, 2026

A coalition of over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) advocating for credible elections in Nigeria has called for the real-time upload of results from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The group also identified locations it described as hotspots it said could threaten voter safety and the […]

₦406 Billion Raised, Yet Children Learn on the Floor: What Is Really Happening in Enugu?

February 20, 2026

In just three years, Enugu State transformed its revenue profile by a staggering 1,400% fromN26.8 billion in 2022 to N406.7 billion in 2025. Governor Peter Mbah’s administration has beencelebrating this “fiscal resilience” as evidence of sound economic management and digitaltransformation. But beneath these impressive numbers lies a troubling reality: as tax collectors crisscross thestate extracting […]