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The Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has taken a swipe at the trio of former Vice President Abubakar Atiku,
30 Jan
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to substantiate his claim that President Bola
29 Jan
The Labour Party (LP) has denied allegations that its leadership received a ₦50 million bribe from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as claimed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said it was not aware of any bribe payments to opposition leaders…
29 Jan
Former presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has stated that he would only join a coalition that puts Nigeria first. Obi disclosed this to clarify the ongoing rumour of him allegedly allying with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to unseat the current president…
28 Jan
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claim by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was paying out N50 million to some opposition figures to destabilize opposition political parties in Nigeria. APC, in a statement…
28 Jan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria is on the verge of losing its hard-fought democracy if it does not retrace its
27 Jan
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said politicians should be made to lose their seat for defecting to other political parties. Atiku made the recommendation as part of necessary reforms to protect democracy. The former vice president who spoke on Monday at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy,…
25 Jan
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, says it is building the capacity of its students to harness engineering and technology for sustainable society and inclusive economy. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, said this at the inauguration of a one-day capacity building workshop for prospectus enginers, on Saturday in Bauchi. The programme is being implemented…
23 Jan
Ahead of the 2027 poll, former presidential candidates of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi
17 Jan
Adamawa State has empowered over 23,000 livestock farmers with machinery and inputs to enhance productivity in one of its key revenue-generating sectors. Speaking at the official launch in Yola, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri reaffirmed his administration's commitment to transforming the livestock sector, fostering job creation, and promoting peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers. Representing the governor,…
4 Jan
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has boasted that 'nobody can be anything' without him. Wike also declared that something will soon happen in Rivers State that will shock many, adding that he does not fight with anyone but emphasised his concern for 'ingrates'. Wike spoke…
3 Jan
The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has urged Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 President Candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) to stop attacking the reputation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The Director of Communications of NYFA (Nigeria & Diaspora), Mr Dare Dada, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos.…
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