Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Meets President Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Defection Speculation

January 19, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Monday held a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in a development that has prompted widespread speculation about his political future, particularly the possibility of a defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano Both leaders […]

Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.4tn 2026 Budget Into Law

January 19, 2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, authorising total expenditure of ₦4,444,509,776,438 for the state’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The signing took place at the Conference Room, Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, with key government officials and lawmakers in attendance. The budget, christened the “Budget […]

Atiku Says ADC Strives to Build Strong Opposition in Bauchi Ahead of 2027

January 19, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying efforts are underway to build a “virile opposition” in Bauchi State. Atiku made the remarks in Abuja on January 19, 2026, during a meeting with key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Bauchi. […]

FG Files Three-Count Criminal Charge Against Mike Ozekhome Over UK Property Forgery

January 19, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a three-count criminal charge against Chief Mike Ozekhome, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), alleging forgery and use of false documents in connection with a disputed property in the United Kingdom. The charge was filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the Federal […]

INC Urges APC to Protect Governor Fubara from Impeachment

January 18, 2026

The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the socio-cultural representative body of the Ijaw-speaking people in the Niger Delta region, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intervene and protect Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from ongoing impeachment threats by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The appeal was made over the […]

SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over Failure to Account for Security Votes Spending

January 18, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged failures to account for billions of naira spent as security votes since the start of the current administration on May 29, 2023. The lawsuit was filed […]

“Tomorrow Is Not Here”: Cleric Warns Against Slogan-Driven Governance

January 18, 2026

by Rev. Christopher Nwafor, Enugu A strongly worded commentary by Rev. Christopher Nwafor has sparked debate across Enugu and beyond, challenging the popular political slogan “Tomorrow Is Here” and warning that declarations without planning amount to deception rather than leadership. In a statement released on Tuesday, the cleric argued that political slogans should clarify vision, […]

President Tinubu Urged to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu Ahead of 2027 Polls, Ohanaeze Says

January 18, 2026

The Deputy President‑General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider pardoning the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as part of political measures to bolster national stability and support for the president’s bid for re‑election in 2027. The appeal was made in an interview with […]

EFCC Begins Investigation Into Ex‑NMDPRA MD After Dangote’s Petition

January 18, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into allegations contained in a petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, following a formal complaint lodged by the Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote. The matter was confirmed by senior EFCC officials […]

Nigeria Defence Minister Identifies Four Key Barriers to National Security

January 18, 2026

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has outlined four principal challenges undermining Nigeria’s security architecture as the country continues to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and separatist violence. General Musa highlighted these obstacles in an interview with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna on January 18, 2026, amid ongoing efforts by the Federal […]