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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Super Eagles’ 2–0 victory over Algeria, a win that secured Nigeria a place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In separate statements, both opposition leaders described…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports suggesting he plans to step down ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting he remains fully committed to contesting for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket. In a statement issued Thursday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku dismissed the claim…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government for what he termed as “misplaced priorities,” lamenting that authorities continue to celebrate revenue milestones while Nigerians lose their lives to unchecked violence and insecurity. Atiku made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle…
The Presidency has dismissed concerns raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the Federal Government’s alleged plans to divest significant stakes in key oil and gas Joint Ventures (JVs), assuring Nigerians that energy security will not be compromised. Atiku, in a detailed statement on Monday, criticised what he described…
The three leading opposition figures in Nigeria are discussing the possibility of a merger ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The National spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 2. He said the three opposition candidates in…
They also alleged that the president “was, at the time of the election, not qualified to contest”.
“My victory does not render me more Nigerian than the rest of you. It also does not render my opponents less Nigerjan than me. I will treat my opponents, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, as important compatriots.
The former vice president said in the statement, “It is one week to the election, and expectedly, campaigns have reached fever pitch. But amid the excitement and tension, voters must guard their hearts jealously, as the ruling APC will try to use every subterfuge and stratagem in its manual to deceive them once more
