Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has criticised the Senate for approving President Bola Tinubu’s $6 billion external loan request within hours of its presentation. ALO360 reported on Tuesday that the Senate, during plenary, okayed Tinubu’s request for additional external borrowings. In a statement on Tuesday, Phrank Shaibu, senior special assistant to Atiku on public communication, said…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists at the national convention of a PDP faction loyal to him, Wike said the trio laid the foundation for the party’s collapse. He said their actions at…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has urged Nigerians to resist any attempt to turn the country into a one-party state. He made the remark on Monday during a visit to the Abuja residence of Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation, who faces corruption charges filed by the EFCC. Atiku said Nigerians have the right to…
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa state, says no northerner should contest the presidency in 2027, insisting it remains the turn of the south to complete its tenure. Fintiri spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a morning programme on Channels Television. He said the stability of the country should take priority…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has warned that the federal government will be held responsible if anything happens to Malam Nasir El-Rufai in detention. Atiku made the statement in a post on X on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns over El-Rufai’s detention. Demands Clarity on Detention Earlier, Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to El-Rufai had alleged that he…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. In a statement issued on Sunday by his media office, Atiku described the turnout, which reportedly averaged below 20 percent, as alarming. He specifically highlighted the Abuja Municipal Area Council,…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna state governor on Thursday night accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of orchestrating the attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He made the allegation while receiving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who paid him a solidarity visit after the incident. El-Rufai…
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has given former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar 48 hours to publicly disown a statement issued by one of his media aides about his recent meeting with Ibrahim Babangida in Minna. Fayose issued the ultimatum in a post on X on Thursday. He described the response by Paul Ibe, one…
Peter Obi responded to claims that he encouraged insults from his supporters. He made the statement during a visit to the Obidient Movement’s secretariat. The denial came in a viral video that spread quickly online. National Coordinator Dr Yunusa Tanko verified the video’s authenticity. Additionally Obi emphasized that such behavior clashed with his values. He…
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He received his membership card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area, Yola, Adamawa State. Abba Atiku made a strong declaration during the event. He stated that no political party or individual could defeat President Bola Tinubu…
