…Urges action on a new Nigeria By Dirisu Yakubu Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Hauwa Atiku Uwais, daughter of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to support the aspiration of her father “if and when” he declares interest to run for the office of the President of Nigeria again. Hauwa stated this in […]

By Nwafor Sunday Police officers have received backlash from eminent Nigerians, following the nationwide protests that rocked the nation yesterday. Some officers have been accused of brutish assault and manhandling of protesters who stormed the streets seeking for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in the country. First, the presidential candidate of the […]

By Nwafor Sunday The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Alhaji  Atiku Abubakar, Saturday faulted the 2021 budget present to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that it contravenes the fiscal responsibility act. In his post on Fcaebook, the former vice president said: “Looking at the […]

…Says it contravenes Fiscal Responsibility Act By Dirisu Yakubu Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari’s proposed N13.08 trillion 2021 budget, saying it contravenes the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, FRA. Atiku in a reaction to the Appropriation Bill in a statement he signed and made available […]

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has joined the renewed call for the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, to be reviewed, describing the police unit as oppressors of the Nigerian masses.

By Babajide Balogun A NEW season is gradually approaching and so, the musical chairs are back. As the polity gets heated and political permutations are already in the scheme for the 2023 election cycle, the drums are already beating, unsurprisingly in high decibel, with the melody of scaremongering. Nigerians have been used to being inundated at […]

On his part, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said in a statement yesterday that the country was in dire need of healing. He also said force alone was not enough to defeat separatist agitations in Nigeria, adding that government should do everything to address issues that gave rise to such agitations. Appealing to separatist groups […]

…Calls for release of all political detainees By Dirisu Yakubu As Nigeria celebrates her 60th independence anniversary today, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate adoption of a development plan to harness the creative energy of the youths across the country. Atiku who stated this in a press statement to mark the […]

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied a report that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, placed him and his family members under close watch over alleged financial fraud. Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general elections, gave the clarification in a […]

By Dirisu Yakubu Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that he and some members of his family are under the United States of America watchlist, describing same as “recycled false allegations.” Media reports surfaced on Monday to the effect that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, FinCEN, an agency of the United States Department […]

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, Tuesday placed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his family members under close watch over alleged financial fraud. Disclosing this Premium Times unraveled new findings by FinCEN which flagged some […]

By Dirisu Yakubu Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki for his re-election victory in Saturday’s election, describing it as an end to godfatherism in the nation’s political system. In a statement he personally signed yesterday, the PDP 2019 Presidential candidate congratulated the good people of Edo state for their […]

By Nwafor Sunday The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday counseled the Edo people to vote wisely and defend their votes. Disclosing this on his facebook handle, the former vice president advised them to vote for Obaseki, who is contesting against the ruling All […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his erstwhile deputy, Atiku Abubakar for their recent interventions in the polity, saying they ought to keep quiet having midwifed the current national rot. The party in a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini […]

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has chastised the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and its presidential candidate in the 2019 election, former vice president Atiku Abubakar for condemning the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price, describing it as the height of hypocrisy. It accused Atiku of being double-faced and […]