Atiku
16 Nov
Ohanaeze Youth Council, the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has criticised Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for his alleged ethnic endorsement comments. The group's reaction followed a post on Atiku's social media handle, where he shared a photograph captioned: "The 'Ohanaeze Ndigbo' Youth…
11 Nov
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has said the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu are killing Nigerians. The former vice president said rather than focus on governance, Tinubu's administration is focused on attacking the opposition. Atiku said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant…
10 Nov
The presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of peddling economic fantasies and being envious of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, responded to Atiku's recent critique of the Tinubu administration, titled "What We Would Have Done Differently."…
8 Nov
Leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday rose from a meeting in Abuja and resolved to urgently identify and find
7 Nov
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, will headline the events celebrating the 80th birthday of renowned economist and journalist Onyema Ugochukwu. Obasanjo and Atiku, who led the nation from 1999 to 2007, recognize Ugochukwu's significant contributions during their administration, where he held various important roles. Other state governors and dignitaries will…
7 Nov
The Proactive Coalition of Nigerians (PROCON) has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's persistent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu's administration. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election lost out to President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former vice president on Sunday suggested how he…
7 Nov
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has conveyed his condolences to the grieving family of Lt-Gen TaoreedLagbaja, former Chief of Army Staff
6 Nov
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has joined Nigerians in mourning over the untimely passing of Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. In a heartfelt tribute on his X, Atiku conveyed his condolences to the grieving family of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja and the Nigerian Army, which he commended for their steadfast commitment to…
4 Nov
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his relentless condemnation of the policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. APC spokesman Mr. Felix Morka in a statement argued that Atiku’s antagonistic posture is not only politically motivated but hypocrisy taken too far. Urging Nigerians…
4 Nov
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he did not lose the 2023 presidential election as it was criminally stolen from Nigerians. Atiku said this on Monday afternoon in his response to a statement by the presidency, saying he would have plunged Nigeria into a worse situation as the president. The presidency said this…
3 Nov
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed what he would have done differently as the president to transform Nigeria. Amid an economic hardship faced by Nigerians due to the rise in the prices of food items caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, Atiku revealed the steps he would have taken…
3 Nov
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Dunukofia Local Government of Anambra State, Chinedu Klinsmann, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar showing concern for the young #EndBadGovernance protesters recently arraigned in court is only a facade. Klinsmann, in a statement, accused Atiku of exploiting the situation for political gain, describing Atiku’s reference to…
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