Edith F. Atang, Author at Eagle Vision Media

Fire Guts Lagos Building, Kills 103-Year-Old Woman

January 16, 2026

A fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo in Lagos State on Friday, January 16, 2026, has claimed the life of a 103-year-old woman, officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said. The blaze also gutted parts of the building and destroyed household items and shops. LASEMA Permanent Secretary Dr. […]

Court Bars Rivers Chief Judge from Acting in Fubara Impeachment Process

January 16, 2026

A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on any communication from the Rivers State House of Assembly related to the planned impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu. The order was granted […]

Four Rivers Lawmakers Withdraw Support for Fubara Impeachment

January 16, 2026

Four lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly have withdrawn their support for the impeachment process targeting Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, saying they now favour a political solution to the ongoing crisis in the state. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the lawmakers at a news briefing in […]

Nigeria’s Economy Still Fragile as World Bank, IMF and NESG Forecast Growth

January 16, 2026

Nigeria’s economy remains uneven and fragile, even as major economic institutions project a stronger growth outlook for 2026, according to a Daily Trust report. The World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) have offered forecasts of medium‑term growth but also emphasised persistent risks and the need for policy stability. […]

Rivers Assembly Set to Proceed with Impeachment Process Against Fubara, Lawmakers Say

January 16, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its intention to proceed with impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, lawmakers confirmed on Thursday, amid deep political tensions in the oil‑producing state. Lawmakers began the impeachment process earlier in January after reading a notice of alleged gross misconduct against the […]

Tinubu Hails Bisi Akande at 87 as Mentor, Ally and Pillar of Democracy

January 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State and pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the elder statesman marks his 87th birthday. Tinubu described Akande as a mentor, ally and pillar of democracy, recognising his long service to the nation and the progressive movement. In […]

Nigeria’s Inmate Population Rises to 81,710 — NBS Report

January 15, 2026

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the total number of inmates in Nigeria’s correctional centres reached 81,710 in the second quarter of 2025. This figure shows an increase from 69,946 in 2017, reflecting a 16.82 per cent rise over eight years. The data was released on Wednesday in the Nigerian Correctional Service Statistics Report […]

FG, ASUU Sign Agreement to End Strike in Nigerian Universities

January 15, 2026

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have signed a pact to end the prolonged strike affecting public universities in Nigeria. The agreement was reached after negotiations aimed at addressing long‑standing demands by academic staff and restoring teaching and learning across campuses. Under the terms of the agreement, both parties agreed […]

From Hunger to High Costs: South‑East Residents Recall Tough 2025

January 15, 2026

Residents of South‑East Nigeria say 2025 was one of the hardest years they have lived through. Many spoke to Vanguard about daily struggles with high prices, lack of jobs and poor public services. They said they survived mostly through faith, hard work and personal resolve rather than support from government. A senior church leader said […]

Atiku Salutes Nigerian Troops on Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day

January 15, 2026

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice-President of Nigeria, has paid tribute to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces on Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, acknowledging their sacrifices in defending the nation. His remarks were shared publicly as Nigerians marked the annual observance on January 15, a day set aside to honour both serving and fallen military […]