Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

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 […]

Fubara, Wike Meet Truce Panel as Lawmakers Set Condition to Halt Impeachment

January 18, 2026

The escalating political crisis in Rivers State appeared to ease after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, engaged with a peace and reconciliation committee amid ongoing impeachment threats by lawmakers. The development came as a key group of legislators reportedly set conditions for halting impeachment proceedings against the […]

Atiku Says Son’s Defection to APC Is a Personal Choice

January 17, 2026

Former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described the defection of his son, Abubakar “Abba” Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a purely personal decision, saying such choices are normal in a democracy. Atiku made the remarks on Thursday in a statement issued via his verified social media account. Abba, who previously belonged to […]

APC Chieftain Says Party “Doesn’t Want a Mole” After Atiku’s Son Joins APC

January 17, 2026

A senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the decision by Abubakar “Abba” Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, to join the APC, rejecting claims that the party would accept “moles” or insiders planted to weaken it. Igbokwe spoke on Friday as debate continues over the political implications of […]

Police Invite ADC Leaders as Borno Party Crisis Turns Violent

January 17, 2026

The Borno State Police Command has invited key members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including the party’s transition management committee chairman, Hon. Ali Wurge, and embattled state party chairman Alhaji Umara Bolori, over a leadership crisis that shook the chapter. The invitation came on Friday after an internal dispute over the composition of the […]

Internal Shake-Up Looms for Gov Yusuf as APC Chieftain Predicts Intra-Party War

January 17, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that internal conflict could erupt within the party as political dynamics around Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf continue to shift, particularly amid reports of his possible defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]

$9m U.S. Lobbying Contract Sparks Fierce Debate Over Priorities in Nigeria

January 17, 2026

A reported $9 million (about ₦14 billion) lobbying contract approved by the Federal Government to engage a U.S. firm has sparked intense debate across Nigeria’s political landscape. The move has drawn criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups, while ruling party officials defended it as a legitimate tool for managing Nigeria’s global image. The […]

FG Spent N38.2bn on Former Presidents and Vice Presidents in 22 Years

January 17, 2026

The Federal Government has spent about N38.188 billion on the upkeep of former presidents, heads of state and vice presidents and their families over the past 22 years, a Vanguard analysis of federal budgets has shown. The figure covers statutory benefits, allowances and related entitlements from 2005 to 2026. Budget details show that this spending […]

ADC Says Party Does Not Belong to Any Individual Ahead of 2027 Elections

January 16, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stressed that the party does not belong to any single person or faction, amid ongoing debates about internal influence and its role as an opposition platform leading up to the 2027 general elections. The statement was made by the party’s interim spokesperson in response to speculation that prominent politicians […]

OYSIEC Sets January 16, 2027 for Oyo Local Government Elections

January 16, 2026

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has fixed Saturday, January 16, 2027, for the conduct of local government council elections across the state, the commission announced at the end of its inaugural management meeting in Agodi, Ibadan. In a statement signed by Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi, OYSIEC Chairman, the poll will take place in all […]