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Atiku describes the June 12 experience as “unforgettable” (READ)

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has described the June 12 experience as an unforgotten history. In a statement by his Media Office in Abuja, on Sunday, Atiku said the June 12 and the events around it “are part of our country’s history and cannot be forgotten, especially because of the unity and comradeship displayed by... Read More

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Atiku blasts Northern, South-East groups over statements

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has, On Wednesday, condemned the planned action of “The Kaduna Declaration” and the consequent response by the Ohanaeze Youth Council. The Northern Coalition had ordered the Igbos living in the North to vacate the region within three months, and the Hausas in the South to return home. Responding, the Ohanaeze... Read More

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North should blame itself for being most backward – Atiku

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said the north must stop blaming other for lack of development of the region. Abubakar spoke at the public presentation of Daily Stream newspaper at the Banquet Hall, Nigeria Airforce Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. He said Nigerians must continue to live together as one country amidst... Read More

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Nigeria at a crossroads – Atiku

by Dolapo Adelana A former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says Nigeria is at a crossroads. Speaking in Abuja during the public presentation of the Daily Stream newspaper, Abubakar said the nation was faced with challenges bothering on unity, diversity and national development. “Unity, diversity and national development are among Nigeria’s greatest challenges. Unity has been a... Read More

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Atiku, Ganduje, plotting to form a new party – Kwankwaso

by Dolapo Adelana A former governor of Kano,Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and incumbent Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, are plotting to float a new party ahead of the 2019 elections, The Cable reports. Kwankwaso said this in a statement issued on his behalf by Suleiman Bichi, former secretary to the government of... Read More

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Buhari’s return will put an end to conspiracy theories – Atiku

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from London will put an end to conspiracy theories with regards to his well-being. In a statement by his media office, Atiku said Nigerians should quit being bitter towards others because of their differences. He said, “The return of the President... Read More

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This is the best time to restructure Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the best time for Nigeria to restructure is now when there are calls from various quarters. Atiku said this on Monday while delivering the annual speech at the Prof. Ademola Popoola Public Lecture, Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University. He said restructuring will address many problems facing the country.... Read More

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February 14, 2017

Atiku visits Babangida in Minna

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Tuesday held a closed- door meeting with former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and Governor of Niger, Abubakar Sani Bello, in Minna, the state capital. According to The Nation, the meeting took place at Babangida’s uphill residence and lasted for two hours. Governor Bello received Atiku, who arrived... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Atiku meets Ghanaian president, Akufo-Addo

Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar over the weekend met with Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo. Atiku spoke about the meeting Monday on his Twitter account. “I had a great time meeting with President @NAkufoAddo over the weekend. A great man and friend,” he tweeted. I had a great time meeting with President @NAkufoAddo over the weekend.... Read More

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February 10, 2017

Atiku urges Nigerians to pray for Pres. Buhari

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja on Friday. Abubakar noted that as Nigerians we all need to support one another. He also said as humans we are bound to fall sick at anytime. “We... Read More

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January 31, 2017

I was not involved in plot to retire you from the police force, Atiku tells Akiolu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied being involved in an alleged plot that led to the forceful retirement of the Obama of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu from the Nigeria Police Force. The Monarch had accused Atiku and the director of the Department of State Security (DSS) of convincing former President Olusegun Obasanjo to retire him... Read More

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January 18, 2017

Opinion: RE | The canonisation of the unsaintly

by John Danfulani “There are tree types of lies…lies, damn lies, and statistical lies” Benjamin Disraeli It’s no longer in doubt that some forces are hell bent on making sure that they dent the reputation of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar( Turakin Adamawa). To this gang, pulling Turaki down is a mission that must... Read More

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January 16, 2017

UNIMAID explosion: Education in North-East under attack – Atiku

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has condemned Monday’s attack at the University of Maiduguri, Borno. Atiku, who spoke about the explosion via his Twitter account said education in the North-East is under attack. “The attack on UNIMAID is not just about a bomb exploding in a mosque. Once again, education in the northeast... Read More

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January 7, 2017

Fact Check: Was the OBJ administration hostile to Mike Adenuga?

In what has turned out to be a controversial autobiography, the Awujale of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, tells the story of the witch hunt of Mike Adenuga, one of Nigeria’s foremost businessmen, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo through the instrument of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The year was 2006, the month... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Restructuring the nation is not synonymous to call for its breakup – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says there are legitimate reasons to demand the restructuring of the nation. Atiku, who stated this while speaking during the launch of a book titled: ‘Nigerian Federalism: Continuing Quest for Stability and Nation-building,’ said the call for restructuring is not the same as calling for the nation’s break up. “Those who... Read More

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December 6, 2016

2019 election: I’m not contesting presidency with Atiku or anyone else – Okonjo-Iweala

Two-time minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denounced news making the rounds that she is gearing to contest elective position come 2019. A campaign poster surfaced recently titled, “New Dawn”, put her as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. But in a statement issued on Tuesday night by her Media aide,... Read More

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December 4, 2016

‘Tinubu, Atiku, Makarfi-led PDP to form mega party’

There are strong indications that come March 2017, a new mega party in the semblance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge. According to The Punch those behind the party are National leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and some members of the Ahmed Makarfi led faction of the... Read More

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November 27, 2016

I stopped Atiku from becoming President – Anenih

Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustee, Tony Anenih has said he stopped former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar from becoming a President. Anenih said this in his book titled ‘My Life and Nigerian Politics,’ which was presented in Abuja following his retirement on Saturday. Anenih said Atiku wanted to become the... Read More

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November 25, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu | NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu – YNaija APC crisis: Amosun, Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Akande meet – YNaija Probe alleged killing of Biafra agitators – Southeast senators – YNaija Over 2000 of our members have been killed – IPOB – YNaija NBA promises to rid judiciary of corruption – YNaija 2017 budget:... Read More

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November 24, 2016

Atiku, a leader with substance – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar as he turns 70 tomorrow, Daily Trust reports. In a letter he personally signed, Asiwaju Tinubu described Atiku as a “leader with substance”. The letter read, “I write to felicitate with you on the attainment of the proverbial age of... Read More

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November 20, 2016

“Nigerians are yearning and crying for your return…” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

What a week it was! Most of our favourite vocal personalities were on top of their game and a few usually silent ones somehow got enlisted in the gang. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar topped headlines throughout the week as he suddenly became very talkative and there are lots of speculations that he might be... Read More

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November 20, 2016

MMM’s generosity, 360 House of Reps members who refused to trek | Here are last week’s winners and losers

This week, we took a thorough look at the most reported events across the world and we decided that our list of winners and losers is going to be lopsided. Here’s how: LOSERS Nigeria’s 360 House of Reps members Not for actually purchasing Peugeot 508 cars worth N3.6bn but for justifying this wasteful spending with... Read More

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November 20, 2016

No criminal case filed against Atiku – U.S.

The United States government has denied knowledge of a pending criminal case against former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, The Punch reports. It will be recalled that Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai had dared Atiku to travel to the United States citing a criminal case against him. But a spokesperson for the United States Department of Justice, Peter Carr, in... Read More

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November 19, 2016

‘Suspend strike actions’, Atiku pleads with ASUU

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to negotiate with the government and suspend its strike action. Atiku said this while speaking during his 70th birthday celebration in Yola on Thursday. He expressed concern over the students who would be out of school, stating that the decision... Read More

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November 16, 2016

El-Rufai is a perpetual betrayer – Timi Frank

Suspended Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, says governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is an ingrate to engage in a verbal attack on former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. Frank who said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday described El-Rufai as a perpetual betrayer. Frank, wondered how El-Rufai had the audacity... Read More

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November 16, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Professor who predicted Trump’s victory says he will be impeached (WATCH) A history Professor who predicted the election of US President-elect Donald Trump says he will be impeached. 2. Boko Haram would have been defeated if I were president – Atiku Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has... Read More

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November 16, 2016

Boko Haram would have been defeated if I were president – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said terrorist group, Boko Haram would not have existed if he was President of Nigeria. Atiku said this on Tuesday while speaking at the distribution of relief materials to over 50,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at American University of Nigeria in Adamawa State. He said, “If you recall, while... Read More

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November 15, 2016

Atiku’s obsession for power fuelled National Assembly crisis – el-Rufai

Governor of Kaduna Nasir El-Rufai says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has a history of telling lies against him. El-Rufai who was responding to an allegation made by Atiku said he never offered Transcorp shares to the former president. He added that Atiku’s obsession with power was a major factor behind the crisis in the... Read More

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November 14, 2016

‘I am not corrupt’ – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he is not a corrupt person, Daily Trust reports. Atiku made the disclosure in an interview with the media team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the latest edition of the anti-graft agency’s Zero Tolerance Magazine. The former VP during the interview said, “If Atiku is corrupt, he... Read More

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October 8, 2016

Dele Momodu: Thank God, Buhari is listening

Fellow Nigerians, let me openly express my secret fears all this while about this our beloved Change Government which so many people supported and used all their might to midwife. Most of them did not belong to the All Peoples Congress (APC) but they were armed with a common faith in the incorruptibility of one... Read More

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