Atiku Abubakar: Six presidential runs, one unresolved ambition
ON a quiet morning in Yola, an old campaign aide once watched Atiku Abubakar stare at a map of Nigeria spread across a wooden table.
ADC to Members: Quit other parties now
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has directed its members to resign from other political parties but left the timeline for compliance unspecified. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Thursday after a caucus meeting attended by top party leaders and political figures. “Though […]
2027: Buhari’s loyalists rally behind Atiku, criticize APC leadership
In a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group of loyalists of former President Muhammadu Buhari has declared support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, signaling divisions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Atiku sympathises with victims of Lagos fires, condoles FIRS, UBA, others
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sympathy with victims of Tuesday’s fire incidents at Afriland Tower on Lagos Island and Mandilas Market, which claimed lives, destroyed goods, and left several people injured.
Nigerians have been hungry since your time in power, Bwala replies Atiku
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said yesterday Nigerians have been hungry since 1999 when Atiku Abubakar was vice president of Nigeria.
Rivers: Tinubu has no power to suspend elected Governor, state lawmakers — Atiku
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has faulted President Bola Tinubu over the suspension and recent reinstatement of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly, describing the action as unconstitutional and illegal.
Presidency counters Atiku, cites rising reserves, falling inflation as proof of progress
The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that Nigeria is making steady economic progress under President Bola Tinubu.
Atiku cautions FG against hasty amendments to PIA, JV divestments
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over recent reports of planned amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and proposals to divest significant equity in key joint ventures within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Atiku mourns victims of Borno Boko Haram attack, calls for unity against terror
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of scores of people, including soldiers, in the recent Boko Haram attack on Darajamal, Borno State.
Opposition faces unprecedented persecution under Tinubu — Atiku
Presidential spokesman Abdul’Aziz Abdul’Aziz dismissed Atiku’s claims, insisting there was no government-backed clampdown on opposition.
Nigerians, not APC or PDP, will decide 2027 — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that Nigerians themselves, and not the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will ultimately determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.
