Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Ex‑Gov Sylva May Be Arraigned in Absentia Over Fraud, Conspiracy Charges

February 1, 2026

Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex‑Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, may be arraigned in absentia on fraud and conspiracy charges if he does not return to Nigeria, anti‑graft and security officials have signalled. The development was disclosed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, amid ongoing efforts by Nigerian and international law enforcement agencies to […]

Kwankwaso Says Yusuf’s Defection Still Feels Unreal as Political Rift Deepens

February 1, 2026

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has said the defection of his former political protégé and son-in-law, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) still feels “like a dream” to him. Kwankwaso made the comments during an interview monitored […]

Kano: Ex-Commissioner Calls Governor Yusuf’s Defection ‘Total Betrayal’

February 1, 2026

Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar-Mata, immediate past Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kano State, has described Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “total betrayal”, saying the governor betrayed his political mentor and the mandate of the Kwankwassiya movement. The comments came […]

Senate Accused of Delaying Electoral Bill to Undermine 2027 Polls, ADC Says

February 1, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Senate, dominated by the All Progressives Congress (APC), of intentionally slowing the passage of the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that continued delays could undermine crucial reforms and threaten the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, January 31, […]

A HomeComing: All Eyes in Enugu as Chief Uche Nnaji Makes First Public Return

January 31, 2026

By Ossy Tochukwu Ojimelukwe Chief Uche Nnaji, former minister of innovation, science and technology on January 29, 2026, paid an impromptu visit to Enugu State marking his first public return to Enugu State since his resignation from the federal cabinet in late 2025. The visit was both personal and symbolic. In a deeply personal visit, […]

Columnist Questions Tinubu Presidency Over Carelessness, Corruption Claims

January 31, 2026

Columnist Ugoji Egbujo has criticised the presidency of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging patterns of carelessness, clumsiness and corruption in governance that weaken public confidence and ethical standards. Egbujo outlined his concerns in a column titled “Is Tinubu’s Presidency Careless, Clumsy and Corrupt?” published on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The column focuses on recent presidential […]

2027 Elections: Seven Governors Stand Firm Amid APC Defection Waves

January 31, 2026

As a wave of defections to the All-Progressives Congress (APC) continues to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, seven state governors have maintained their stance outside the ruling party, according to a report by Vanguard. The trend reflects both political resilience and mounting pressure on opposition leadership. Since early 2026, multiple […]

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji: A Stand for Credible Opposition in Enugu State

January 30, 2026

By Chukwudi Louis AniPolitical Economist. In the evolving political landscape of Enugu State, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as a distinct and resolute voice of opposition. At a time when many appear to have been co-opted by the government of the day, Nnaji stands firm, refusing to compromise his convictions or trade principles for […]

Reps Back Tinubu’s N58.18tn 2026 Budget, Pass Bill for Second Reading

January 30, 2026

The House of Representatives on Thursday, January 29, 2026, approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill and passed it for second reading, signalling strong legislative support for the government’s budget framework for the coming fiscal year. Lawmakers described the proposal as essential to consolidating economic stability and advancing national development. President Tinubu […]

FG Deploys Electric Vehicles to Boost Operations at Abuja Airport

January 30, 2026

The Federal Government has deployed a fleet of 30 electric vehicles at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise airport operations and improve service delivery. The deployment was unveiled on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The initiative forms part of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) push to strengthen logistics, […]