“PDP is finished” || “2015 election will be tough” – Buhari and Oyegun have some words to share with you

by Azubuike Azikiwe As the year draws to a close, and the 2015 elections become the subject matter among Nigeria’s political circles and beyond, politicians have begun to engage in rabble rousing to influence public perception and leaning. On Tuesday, 23 September, during the formal reception of Kogi PDP decampees into the party at the... Read More

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September 23, 2014

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It’s official! Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar drops 2015 campaign video (WATCH)

by Isi Esene With less than six months to the 2015 presidential elections the political turf is finally opening up with the official release of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar’s campaign video. The former VP who is no-doubt a front-runner in the race to be the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in next year’s election has released a... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

by Ben Akhigbe Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomole, is set to join the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential ticket race. Already vying for the ticket are former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; Senator Bukola Saraki; Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha; and former military Head of State, Rtd Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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September 21, 2014

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“50 per cent of my cabinet will be made up of young people” || @Atiku reveals plans at #MeetAtiku event

by Emma Chidiogo Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has announced that he will launch his bid for the presidency on Wednesday, September 24. Speaking at a gathering of young people tagged #MeetAtiku, the former Vice President talked about his intentions if he got elected as president. He also spoke briefly about his tenure... Read More

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September 19, 2014

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Jonathan does not have the capacity and experience to be President – @Atiku

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has come under immense criticism of late, the most recent coming from a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who said the President does not have the necessary experience and capacity to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who is also the Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the comments... Read More

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September 17, 2014

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If I were younger, I would have gone to the war front to fight Boko Haram – @Atiku wags his finger

by S’ola Filani While addressing journalists in Abuja today, the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar condemned the insecurity in the country, blamed the current government under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan over the failure to solve the problem, and wished he were still a young man. “I am absolutely upset and angry with this... Read More

2015: Atiku will not “give up on Nigeria” || Former VP speaks on his presidential ambition

by Mayowa Aboah Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will not give up on his ambition to become the president of the country. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday, Atiku submitted that to abandon the presidential race in the country would amount to a loss of hope... Read More

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September 15, 2014

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“Atiku is not my godfather”…Peter Okocha wants you all to know

by Chris Ikechukwu A governorship aspirant in Delta State, Peter Okocha, has dismissed claims that the former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, is his political godfather. Okocha, who was a gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011, stated in Ibusa at the weekend, that he was never a political... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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What Boko Haram? Wounded Obasanjo son is eager to return to battlefield

by S’ola Filani Hey haters, Lt. Col. Adeboye Obasanjo may be wounded but he is eager to return to the battlefield. The son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, was shot on Monday by Boko Haram insurgents near Michika in Adamawa State and is recuperating at a government medical facility in Yola. Speaking with a former... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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2015: Nigerians are you ready for Muhammadu Buhari?

by James Sambo Former Head of State, Rtd Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is set to declare his interest in the 2015 presidential candidate ticket for the All Progressive Congress (APC). This was made known by an associate of the three-time presidential candidate and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Rotimi Fashakin. According to Fashakin, the former... Read More

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September 5, 2014

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Believe it: Atiku Abubakar will contest for President in 2015

by Azubuike Azikiwe Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has officially declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections. He will be running for the ticket of the highest office in the land under the umbrella of the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC).... Read More

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September 4, 2014

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Opinion: Why Jonathan is scared of Atiku

by Igboeli Arinze After eight years spent as Vice President of the Federation, Atiku Abubakar also known as Turakin Adamawa is set to declare that he would again run as he did in 1993, 2007 and 2011, to lead Africa’s largest democracy as president. On face value, Atiku is naturally not the typical Nigerian politician and... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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15 escaped Chibok girls get scholarship in Atiku’s university (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju 15 of the over 250 school girls abducted by Boko Haram from Chibok, Borno, have been awarded scholarships to attend the American University Nigeria Academy, AUN, Yola. The 15 girls were some of the lucky few who managed to escape the captivity of the Boko Haram, after being kidnapped from their hostels... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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Let us sack Ebola not Doctors – Atiku throws in his two kobo on sacking of resident doctors

by S’ola Filani Hours after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) rejected the federal government’s directive on the sack of 16,000 resident doctors, former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has also taken to his twitter page to fault the FG’s action. Oh by the way, Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa also lent her voice:

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August 11, 2014

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Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria is losing the battle against poverty

Atiku Abubakar We have skilled people and nowhere to employ them! This is a travesty… In honour of the United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty last year, I asked the people of Nigeria to support our young people and the future that lies ahead. In our young men and women lies... Read More

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July 28, 2014

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Atiku calls for yet another investigation, this time over El-Zakzaky

by Mayowa Aboah In reaction to the killings of the three children of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, and 35 of his followers, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for thorough investigation by military authorities. El-Zakzaky’s biological children and followers were killed during a protest by the Islamic Movement... Read More

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June 15, 2014

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Cool dad: Former VP, Atiku Abubakar poses for selfie with his daughters (LOOK)

by S’ola Filani Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has also caught the ‘Fathers’ Day celebration’ bug on social media. He shared the selfie above featuring some of his children with the caption: ” My daughters give me so much happiness. I’m proud to be a father today and always. Happy Fathers Day to everyone.” Aww,... Read More

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June 11, 2014

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Atiku Abubakar: Sewing Nigeria back together

by Atiku Abubakar Together Nigerians must recognise the underlying problems that have ushered in Nigeria’s current problems, and develop sustainable solutions to reverse the downward trends of apathy, insecurity, unemployment and intolerance. Nigeria is at a crossroads, entombed within a growing quagmire shaped by chronic apathy and an institutionalised disregard for human welfare. A once... Read More

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May 26, 2014

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Forever young: Atiku Abubakar steps out in a blue blazer & jeans (LOOK)

by Zara Mustapha Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar was at the second term inauguration of South-Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma in Pretoria, South-Africa. Abubakar opted for a casual outfit instead of his usual traditional attire, donning a light blue blazer and a pair of blue jeans with a shirt and grey shoes. Joining the former VP at the event... Read More

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May 9, 2014

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Gimba Kakanda: Finally, our deaths will be televised

by Gimba Kakanda So spare me the history lecture, I don’t mind having this godforsaken country colonised again, with every damned institution under a racist Conrad, every school under an erudite missionary – a bumpy reverse into a century past. There’s no indignity as having the news of a people’s misery and deaths denied, played... Read More

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April 15, 2014

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Photos from Atiku Abubakar’s son, daughter in-law’s welcome party in Adamawa

The much anticipated welcome party in Jada, Yola, Adamawa state held for Atiku Abubakar’s son, Abba Abubakar and his lovely wife Mariana Saleeby-Velilla took place on Saturday. The grand and colourful event was attended by friends and well wishers who came to wish the couple a happy married life as they begin their journey together... Read More

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April 12, 2014

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Beautiful bride: SEE Atiku Abubakar’s daughter-in-law getting ready for Yola welcome party (PHOTOS)

by Zara Mustapha Though Mariana Saleeby-Velilla and Abba Abubakar have already exchanged vows in Dubai, the couple are to be hosted today in Adamawa by the groom’s father, Atiku Abubakar, in a ceremony that has been tagged as a ‘welcome party’ for the duo. Preparations are already under way for the event, and judging by these... Read More

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April 11, 2014

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Smiles all the way: Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar’s in-laws arrive Nigeria after Dubai wedding (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha A week ago, Abba Abubakar, son of former vice president Atiku Abubakar, formally said ‘I do’ to his love Mariana Saleeby-Velilla, in Dubai. The couple are having another wedding which is celebrated for them by the people of Yola to officially welcome Mariana into the Abubakar family. The Velilla and Abubakar family have... Read More

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April 8, 2014

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Abba weds Mariana: Tinubu, Akande, others lounge with Atiku Abubakar in Dubai (See Photos)

by Zara Mustapha Abba Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar tied the knot with his fiance, American born Mariana Nadim. The wedding took place last weekend in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with friends and family celebrating with the lovely couple. See more photos from the event below: ... Read More

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March 25, 2014

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Opinion: The tragedy of partisan politics in Nigeria

by Femi Owolabi Unconfirmed sources reported that Atiku had given N1b each to the ACN branches across the states of the federation. Yes, that is N36b! I was an ACN member. Money and other souvenirs were shared at our ward. In Nigeria, money, or gbemu – as it is being philosophized in the case of... Read More

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March 8, 2014

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Dele Momodu: Atiku and the game of destiny

by Dele Momodu And when tomorrow comes, Atiku looks good to win the Presidential flag of the party. Please, relax a bit and ponder on the following configurations before you scream “impossible” like a typical Nigerian. Truth is Atiku has suddenly become the last politician standing. Fellow Nigerians, the story I’m about to weave is... Read More

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February 18, 2014

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#YNaijaMeetsAtiku: “We’re busy building APC at the moment”- Former VP reveals

by ‘Jola Sotubo The man of the moment in Nigeria’s political scene is unarguably the nation’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. This is due to the fact that, on February 2, he defected from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which he helped build, to the rival All Progressives Congress (APC). Nigerians from all facets... Read More

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February 12, 2014

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Pat Utomi: APC and the myth of sameness

by Pat Utomi There are, in one orientation, or tendency in APC, people like myself who are more interested in principles, systems, values and institutions that shape human progress. Our path to the APC began with escalating roles in social enterprise and civil society, to trying to set the agenda for the political arena in... Read More

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February 11, 2014

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Okey Ndibe: Again, a case of unaccounted billions

by Okey Ndibe Even if Mr. Sanusi were talking nonsense, the proper response would be for reporters versed in oil transactions to thoroughly dissect his presentation and expose his misrepresentations. Besides, President Goodluck Jonathan and his aides ought to debunk Mr. Sanusi’s allegations by providing proof that no money is missing. To a first-time visitor,... Read More

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February 8, 2014

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Opinion: The autocracy of Nigerian party leaders

by Abdulazeez Amir Our current political system is neither democratic nor dictatorial. It is probably in-between or a marriage between the two. At the moment, it looks like our politicians are not ready for democracy and they don’t want dictatorship by the military so that’s why they have settled for political dictatorship. Gradually, Nigerian politicians... Read More

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“PDP is finished” || “2015 election will be tough” – Buhari and Oyegun have some words to share with you

It’s official! Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar drops 2015 campaign video (WATCH)

Adams Oshiomhole is set to join the presidential race

“50 per cent of my cabinet will be made up of young people” || @Atiku reveals plans at #MeetAtiku event

Jonathan does not have the capacity and experience to be President – @Atiku

If I were younger, I would have gone to the war front to fight Boko Haram – @Atiku wags his finger

2015: Atiku will not “give up on Nigeria” || Former VP speaks on his presidential ambition

“Atiku is not my godfather”…Peter Okocha wants you all to know

What Boko Haram? Wounded Obasanjo son is eager to return to battlefield

2015: Nigerians are you ready for Muhammadu Buhari?

Believe it: Atiku Abubakar will contest for President in 2015

Opinion: Why Jonathan is scared of Atiku

15 escaped Chibok girls get scholarship in Atiku’s university (LOOK)

Let us sack Ebola not Doctors – Atiku throws in his two kobo on sacking of resident doctors

Atiku Abubakar: Nigeria is losing the battle against poverty

Atiku calls for yet another investigation, this time over El-Zakzaky

Cool dad: Former VP, Atiku Abubakar poses for selfie with his daughters (LOOK)

Atiku Abubakar: Sewing Nigeria back together

Forever young: Atiku Abubakar steps out in a blue blazer & jeans (LOOK)

Gimba Kakanda: Finally, our deaths will be televised

Photos from Atiku Abubakar’s son, daughter in-law’s welcome party in Adamawa

Beautiful bride: SEE Atiku Abubakar’s daughter-in-law getting ready for Yola welcome party (PHOTOS)

Smiles all the way: Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar’s in-laws arrive Nigeria after Dubai wedding (See Photos)

Abba weds Mariana: Tinubu, Akande, others lounge with Atiku Abubakar in Dubai (See Photos)

Opinion: The tragedy of partisan politics in Nigeria

Dele Momodu: Atiku and the game of destiny

#YNaijaMeetsAtiku: “We’re busy building APC at the moment”- Former VP reveals

Pat Utomi: APC and the myth of sameness

Okey Ndibe: Again, a case of unaccounted billions

Opinion: The autocracy of Nigerian party leaders

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