Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

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, […]

APC Says It Is Engaging Wike to Resolve Rivers State Political Crisis

January 30, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it is actively engaging the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in efforts to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, despite his not being a registered member of the party. The disclosure was made by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, […]

2027: Oshiomhole, Tambuwal on Senate’s High‑Stakes Electoral Act Review Panel

January 30, 2026

The Senate has constituted a seven‑member ad hoc committee tasked with harmonising and distilling senators’ input on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, a key legislative reform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement followed a closed‑door executive session on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2025, currently before […]

Emefiele Trial: Witness Says He Took Responsibility for $2.5m Illegal CBN Withdrawal

January 29, 2026

In the ongoing trial of Mr Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a prosecution witness on Thursday told an FCT High Court that he alone was responsible for a $2.5 million portion of $6.23 million illegally withdrawn from the apex bank. The witness’s testimony was delivered before Justice Hamza Muazu […]

State Governors Lack Power to Pardon Terrorists, Lawyer Says

January 29, 2026

A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Mr Deji Adeyanju, has said state governors do not have the constitutional authority to grant amnesty or pardon to persons accused or convicted of terrorism offences, warning that such actions are legally ineffective. Adeyanju made the remarks in a statement issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The comments […]

Tinubu Surrounds Himself with People Who Don’t Know Politics, Ndume Says

January 29, 2026

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s inner circle, alleging that many of the President’s closest aides lack political experience and grassroots connection. The remarks were made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. Ndume said growing dissatisfaction in northern […]

Soludo Holds Firm on Onitsha Main Market Shutdown Over Sit‑At‑Home Defiance

January 29, 2026

Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reiterated that the Onitsha Main Market will remain closed for one week as ordered, following traders’ continued observance of “sit‑at‑home” closures on Mondays. The governor made the statement during a press briefing in Awka on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The closure of Onitsha’s principal commercial hub followed repeated refusals […]

Sharia Council Tells INEC It Will Not Accept Compromised Polls in 2027

January 29, 2026

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has declared that it will not recognise or legitimise any election it considers compromised ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process must be protected. The announcement was made on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, during the Council’s Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture and […]

Battle for Kano Intensifies as Kwankwaso Criticises Yusuf’s APC Defection

January 29, 2026

Tensions in Kano State’s political landscape intensified on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), criticised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf approved fresh appointments to strengthen his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]