Tag: Atiku

Atiku, El-Rufai, Tambuwal, Others Meet Buhari + PHOTOS

Abibat Babalola

A former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, was at the head of a team of prominent politicians, including Nasir el-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal, who met with former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. A statement by the Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections confirmed the visit. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Rig Count Rises By 400% To 40 – NUPRC Marketers Predict Cheaper Petrol Nationwide As Dangote Begins Naira Sale “I’m Not Mourning Omololu Olunloyo,” Daughter, Kemi, Says Her Father “Ru!ned Our…

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Atiku, Others Lose Traditional Titles In Adamawa

Ganiyu Amodu

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has revoked several traditional titles, including those held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and himself. He said the decision follows the restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms across the state. Governor Fintiri, who disclosed this during the coronation ceremony of the newly installed Chief of Madagali, explained that the restructuring aimed to modernize the traditional system and ensure that all district heads aligned with the newly created emirates and chiefdoms. According to him, traditional titles conferred under the previous jurisdictions…

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Why I Visited Obasanjo – Atiku

Ganiyu Amodu

The 2023 presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said that his visit to his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday was not about politics, but “a courtesy call on the former President”. Atiku, who arrived at Obasanjo’s residence, located on the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) at exactly 12: 37p.m., was accompanied by the former governors of Sokoto and Cross Rivers State, Senator Aminu Tambuwa and Senator Liyel Imoke among other eminent political stalwarts from the northern region. Upon arrival, Atiku…

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Atiku, Tambuwal, Imoke Visit Obasanjo, Hold Close-door Meeting

Ganiyu Amodu

Ahead of 2027 politics, politicians have been making moves suspected to be in line with strategising for the presidency. In one of such suspected moves, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited his former principal, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arrived at the sprawling Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta around 12:36 p.m. and quickly went to the Penthouse arm of the facility to meet his host, Obasanjo, who…

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I’ll Support Obi In 2027 If PDP Decides – Atiku

ADEOLA YUSUF

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that if in 2027, the party decides that it is the South-East’s turn and selects Peter Obi as its candidate, he will readily offer his support. “I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if the PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it. As long as it’s the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested…

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Tinubu’s Son On Board Of Chagoury’s Firm – Atiku

Ganiyu Amodu

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has said that Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, is a director on the board of CDK Integrated Industries, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group, and therefore faulted the award of contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. The Federal Government recently started the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road which is being done by Hitech Construction Company Ltd. The Chagoury Group is the firm’s parent company. Atiku claimed that since Seyi Tinubu is on the board of CDK, the award of the contract to…

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Tinubu Wins, Atiku, Obi Lose As PEPC Delivers Longest Judgement In History

Aliyu Aliyu

The Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) has affirmed the election of President Bola Tinubu. The court dismissed the petitions filed by Mr Peter Obi of Labour Party and his Party and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). READ ALSO Labour Party Rejects Presidential Election Tribunal Judgement PEPC Judgement: ‘I Don’t Think This Is Ordinary’, Reactions As Lawyers Foze Off In Court Tribunal Declares Natasha Winner Of Kogi Central Election N144k: Consumers To pay More For Pre-paid Meters As NERC Hikes Prices Father, 2 Sons Confirmed Dead In…

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Wednesday, Sept 6, Is Tribunal’s Judgement Day For Tinubu, Obi, Atiku

Aliyu Aliyu

Apprehension as presidential election Tribunal to deliver judgment over Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) petition.   The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) has announced readiness to deliver judgment on Wednesday, September 6th over Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) petition. Platforms Africa reports that Umar Bangari, Court of Appeal Registrar, confirmed this on Monday, saying the proceedings will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. READ ALSO: Free Ogun Council Boss, Wale Adedayo, Now, Falana Dares DSS UK Granted 132,000 Visas To Nigerians…

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Atiku, PDP Leaders Storm INEC Office, Protest Election Outcome + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday led a ‘black uniform’ protest to the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to protest the outcome of the February 25 poll. The PDP flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar; the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu; the Vice Presidential Candidate of the party and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, amongst other leaders of the party led the protest. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Banks Begin Circulation Of Old N1000, N500 Notes LASU Students Protest Soldiers’ Maltreatment, Shut…

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INEC Failed, But Seek Redress In Court, Gumi To Obi, Atiku

Aliyu Aliyu

“Every region in Nigeria has armed agitating groups that are willing to exploit political instability to augment their rebellion.”     Fiery Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi,  has joined the growing ranks of Nigerians criticising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for failing to follow proper procedure in the conduct of the February 25 presidential elections. They all fault he electoral body for going against the guidelines it set and promoted ahead of the elections. The observations come as Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have vowed…

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