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Atiku mourns ex-Minister Aisha Alhassan

News Desk - May 8, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, said Nigeria has lost yet another impactful female politician with the death of the former Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan.

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May Day: Nigerian workers now living from hand to mouth – Atiku

News Desk - May 1, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says workers in Nigeria have “never had it so bad” to the extent that they are now living from hand to mouth.

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I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s citizenship – Malami

News Desk - April 7, 2021 0

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied filing a lawsuit against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.

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Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Atiku reacts to Dokpesi’s acquittal, says EFCC must resist political witch-hunt

Ibrahim Ramalan - April 2, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his excitement over the clearing of the alleged N2.1 billion money laundering charges against the founder of Ray Power and AIT, Raymond Dokpesi.

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Ex-CJN Onnoghen opens up on relationship with Atiku, 2019 elections

Ibrahim Ramalan - March 19, 2021 0

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, has opened up on the 2019 general elections and the events that led to his sack by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Atiku faults FG’s approval of $1.5bn for rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery

Rayyan Alhassan - March 18, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the allocation of $1.5billion for the rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery as suspicious, considering the financial burden of the country.

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Atiku Media Office loses staff, Louis Okoroma

Rayyan Alhassan - March 15, 2021 0

The Atiku Media Office has announced the passing of one of its staff and a veteran journalist and political analyst, Louis Okoroma. A statement issued...

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Goje and the APC chairmanship, by Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi

News Desk - March 12, 2021 0

It’s normal that we do things most often triggered by reasons of individual idiosyncrasies. In fact, lending my voice to issues surrounding national politics...

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Insecurity: States must be empowered to control their internal security – Atiku

Ibrahim Ramalan - February 26, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the National and State Assemblies to empower states towards controlling their internal security.

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Atiku backs Nigerian govt’s move to privatise refineries, other assets

Ibrahim Ramalan - February 21, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has backed the decision by the Federal Government to privatise some of its assets.

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Book on salutations to Prophet Muhammad for launch in Kano Saturday

Rayyan Alhassan - February 19, 2021 0

A book, written on the Muslim practice of salutation prayers for Prophet Muhammad, will be presented to the public in Kano on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

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Atiku condemns Kagara abduction, says Nigeria’s insecurity, beyond alarming

Ibrahim Ramalan - February 17, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolboys and staff of the Government Science College, Kagara in Niger State.

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Atiku mourns ex-Lagos Gov. Lateef Jakande

Rayyan Alhassan - February 11, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of a former governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande who died on Thursday.

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Ex-SUG President lauds Buhari over assent to Modibbo Adama University Bill

Rayyan Alhassan - January 26, 2021 0

A former President of the Student Union Government, SUG, at the Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Saleh Nurudeen Bashar, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the bill converting the institution into a full-fledged university.

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Intels tackles Atiku, says ‘no political influence on our business decisions’

Rayyan Alhassan - January 5, 2021 0

Intels Nigeria Ltd., an oil and gas logistics company, has denied any political influence in their business decisions as claimed by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar after selling off his shares in the company.

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Why I sold off my shares at Intels – Atiku

Rayyan Alhassan - January 4, 2021 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has made public his reasons for selling his shares at the Integrated Logistics Services Nigeria Limited, Intels. In a statement...

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BREAKING: Gunmen storm residence of Atiku’s security detail, abduct wife, son

Rayyan Alhassan - November 25, 2020 0

Suspected gunmen have abducted the wife and son of a security detail attached to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

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Recession: Atiku advises Nigerian govt to adjust 2021 proposed budget

Rayyan Alhassan - November 23, 2020 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said that Nigeria must act now, by taking necessary, and painful actions including adjustment to the proposed 2021 budget, to exit another recession the country has entered.

Atiku welcomes Obaseki into PDP

Maryam Hassan - June 19, 2020 0

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for joining the party.

COVID-19: Atiku donates N50m to fight virus

Rayyan Alhassan - March 25, 2020 0

A former vice-president, and 2019 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged a sum of N50 million to Nigeria to curb the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Nigerians should be in total lockdown – Aisha Buhari

Maryam Hassan - March 23, 2020 0

The First Lady, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has called for a total lock down of Nigerians in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

COVID-19: Bauchi governor in self-isolation after contact with Atiku’s son

Rayyan Alhassan - March 23, 2020 0

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed has reportedly gone on self-isolation following contact with the son of Atiku Abubakar.

Aisha Buhari empathises with Atiku over son’s infection with Coronavirus

Maryam Hassan - March 23, 2020 0

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has sent words of empathy to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar whose son was tested positive for Coronavirus.

Don’t play politics with Covid-19, PDP tells APC

Rayyan Alhassan - March 19, 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has counseled the All Progressives Congress, APC, not to play politics with the Coronavirus, Covid-19, but join other well-meaning Nigerians in seeking solution for the scourge.

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