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Atiku declares intention to run for President in 2019

Clearing speculations, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his intention to run for President in 2019. Abubakar announced his candidacy in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Tuesday. The former APC chieftain was in Rivers with the former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel; Senator Abdul Ningi and some other party leaders. Governor Wike, also present, described the... Read More

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To trade trust with Nigerians, Atiku has one major question to answer

By one commenter’s account, the review of Black Panther posted on Atiku Abubakar’s medium profile is an “impressive analysis”, even as it was impressive that the former Vice President graciously took care of the tickets for other people who saw the movie with him at an Abuja cinema. The Waziri Adamawa has a certain charm... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Ali Baba, Praiz, Atiku Abubakar, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Atiku Abubakar, Deji Adeyanju, Shehu Sani [The Taraba-killings edition]

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. It was reported on a... Read More

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The Late 5: Two officials jailed for ‘rough tackles’ on Burundi president, UNIMAID lecturers to return to Chad Basin, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The United Nations on Saturday said humanitarian works have been suspended in a remote town in northeast Nigeria after a Boko Haram attack killed three aid workers. The attack happened in Rann, near the border with Cameroon, where nearly 80,000 people depend on emergency food... Read More

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January 19, 2018

The Big 5: FG files case against JP Morgan, Atiku says Boko Haram is still a potent threat, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria, you should be monitoring today. A committee chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and has nine other governors has been created to stop the killings by Fulani herdsmen in some parts of the country. At the National Economic Council held on Thursday, a decision to create the committee... Read More

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December 27, 2017

We will be praying for you | Atiku commiserates with Buhari over son’s accident

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and his family over the bike accident his son was involved in. The Presidency had released a statement that Yusuf Buhari was operated on after he was involved in a bike accident in Abuja. In his response, Atiku wished Yusuf speedy recovery. “Our thoughts... Read More

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December 27, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 27th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku denies having a ‘cold relationship’ with PDP governors, Secondus We don’t need a President who forgets things easily | PDP asks Buhari to resign We can’t continue to leave Lagos in this dirty state | Judge frowns at the filth in the state

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December 27, 2017

Atiku denies having a ‘cold relationship’ with PDP governors, Secondus

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied having a frosty relationship with PDP governors and the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus. In a statement Tuesday by his Media Office, ‎Atiku said he had a good relationship with PDP governors, Secondus, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and other organs of the party.... Read More

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December 26, 2017

More influential members of the opposition will be joining APC next year – Masari

The governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as an exercise in futility. Masari made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiadua, Katsina on Monday. He said the defection of the vice president would not in anyway affect the electoral success... Read More

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December 21, 2017

Suddenly confused? Atiku says he has not yet decided on running for President

former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has not decided to run for president in 2019. The former vice-president told VOA Hausa when he featured on a magazine program, Tuesday, that Nigerians will know when he eventually takes the bold move. “For now I have not made up my mind, when I decide, I will let the... Read More

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December 21, 2017

“Who did he give the money to?” | El-Rufai claims Atiku gave nothing during the 2015 elections

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar did not contribute a dime to the 2015 presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on ‘Democracy Today’, a Voice of America (VOA) Hausa service programme, El-Rufai said Atiku did not contribute anything to the campaign. He asked Abubakar to provide evidence... Read More

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December 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku’s exit from APC is not good for the party – Okorocha No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain Create happiness department | Okorocha advises Air Force

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December 11, 2017

No one can stand against Buhari in 2019 and win – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, Engr. Markus Gundiri has said that the ruling party is growing stronger in his home state after the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Gundiri said no Nigerian could run against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019 because of his achievements and popularity. “Who... Read More

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December 10, 2017

Nigerians look up to PDP to rescue them from APC – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has urged the Peoples Democratic Party to rescue Nigerians from the “misgovernment” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said this while congratulating Uche Secondus over his emergence as national chairman of the PDP. He said the opposition party must be united to take over power again. “Our great party,... Read More

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December 9, 2017

[YNaija2019] Atiku is only interested in the Party that can hand him the ticket #PDPConvention2017

by Usman Alabi The 2019 political transfer window opened with the movement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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December 9, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 9th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Atiku gets Babangida’s ‘backing’ for 2019 “I’ve no preferred candidate” | Jonathan speaks on PDP Convention Zidane agrees with Cristiano Ronaldo that he is the best player in football history

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December 9, 2017

Atiku gets Babangida’s ‘backing’ for 2019

A former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Friday reportedly declared his support for a Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for a presidential run in 2019. Atiku had visited Babangida but, the meeting held behind closed doors. Babangida, Nigeria’s leader from 1985-1993, said media reports that he advised Atiku not to run for election during a... Read More

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December 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: “You’re right, Nigerian youth have been taken for granted” | Atiku replies I Go Dye NERC rolls out strict penalties for electricity theft Tiwa Savage, Timi Dakolo, Seyi Shay, others to perform at The Future Awards Africa 2017

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December 8, 2017

How General Yar’Adua inspired me – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he was inspired by the courage of conviction of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua. Atiku said this on Friday in a tribute marking the 20th memorial anniversary of the late General and politician, describing him as “democracy martyr”. Highlights: Atiku spoke on how late General Yar’Adua inspired him with... Read More

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December 8, 2017

“You’re right, Nigerian youth have been taken for granted” | Atiku replies I Go Dye

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has replied Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda, popularly known as I Go Dye, who took to Instagram to attack the likely Presidental candidate for the 2019 elections. I Go Dye wrote, a few days days ago: Don’t use sentimental empathy on the youth to express your political ambitions. Sir, you... Read More

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December 8, 2017

5 things to look out for at PDP’s Convention tomorrow

by Alexander O. Onukwue “The PDP is back!” Well, we will really know by Saturday. No less than 7 persons will be contesting the chairmanship of the People’s Democratic Party, Nigeria’s official opposition, when delegates converge in Abuja for the first convention of the Party since the resolution of the internal troubles that have plagued... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Babangida receives Atiku in Minna

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar visited former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd), at his home in Minna, Niger, on Thursday. Why it matters: Atiku had left the ruling All Progressives Congress and defected to the People’s Democratic Party – where he is going to contest for the Presidency in 2019. Atiku arrived the... Read More

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December 7, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku cannot vote at PDP convention, Buhari recounts jailing corrupt people, and other top stories

Here are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that some agents of the Federal Government are planning to disrupt... Read More

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December 7, 2017

Atiku will not vote at our convention – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar will not be allowed to vote at its National Convention, holding at the Eagle Square, Abuja. Publicity Secretary of the National Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Dayo Adeyeye said this while speaking with journalists at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Background:... Read More

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December 6, 2017

We’re waiting for Saraki, Kwankwaso, others to ‘return home’ – PDP

The Board of Trustees of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on members who left the party to follow the footsteps of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. The Chairman of the Board, Walid Jibrin, made the call while speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: “As the party joyfully welcomes Atiku back to his... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The Late 5: Okorocha renames Ministry of Happiness, Makarfi’s request to Atiku and, other top stories

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the PDP, Ahmed Makarfi, has asked former vice president, Atiku Abubakar to help the party get back to Aso Rock in 2019. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the APC, John Odigie-Oyegun has said Atiku’s exit from the party... Read More

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December 6, 2017

Oyegun’s incompentence chased Atiku out of the APC – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party because of the “incompetence” of the National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun. Background: Mr Frank was reacting to a comment credited to Mr Oyegun that Mr Atiku’s exit from APC won’t lead to a massive defection from... Read More

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December 6, 2017

I have not resigned as Commissioner | Atiku’s daughter speaks on defection to the PDP

While former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2019 elections, one of his daughters, Fatima Atiku-Abubakar, who is the Adamawa Commissioner of Health, has said she has not followed her father out of the ruling APC. Why it matters: The Sun Newspaper had reported that Fatima had... Read More

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December 6, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: You will help us return to Aso Rock | Makarfi tells Atiku The people of Imo are very happy about the new ministry | Commissioner for Happiness speaks on new job I can only testify after Jonathan appears in court – Metuh

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