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February 8, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: What do Nigerians really want in 2015?

by Gimba Kakanda If we want to practise democracy, we have to be democratic. How do we expect credible leaders when all we do is criticise without taking part? And because we see one another in the same image, every praise of a presidential aspirant is seen as sponsored. If I write in favour of... Read More

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February 7, 2014

Opinion: Katsina gave Namadi Sambo a low blow

by Garba Shehu Governor Shema revealed himself more fully when his supporters treated Vice President very rudely and contemptuously by interrupting his speech with shouts of “sai Shema”, “Nigeria sai Shema” It is not today that governors started jockeying to replace a sitting vice president in Nigeria. When he was in office as Vice President in President Olusegun... Read More

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February 7, 2014

Opinion: 5 reasons why APC does not need Atiku

by Pascal Chikero A woman who easily sleeps with any kind of man for money is nothing but a prostitute likewise a politician who has decamped from PDP to two other parties without considering party philosophy and ethos. Atiku is political party prostitute personified! He is the role model for party prostitutes. That is his... Read More

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February 2, 2014

10 things you should know about Atiku’s defection to APC

by ‘Jola Sotubo After widespread consultation and speculation, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has finally left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). [READ: Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up] Atiku made the official announcement today and highlighted his disappointment in the PDP and the path the... Read More

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February 2, 2014

Why I am decamping to the APC – Atiku opens up

by Akan Ido Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has for long hinted about exiting thee ruling Peoples Democratic Party has finally made his decision to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abubakar tweeted about his formal exit some moments ago saying the country “needs leadership focused on our people.” See the tweet below:... Read More

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February 1, 2014

Ex-VP, Atiku ends nationwide consultations, set to declare for APC

by Akan Ido After an elaborate round of political consultative meeting which took him round the country including a well-publicized session in Edo State, former Vice-President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have decided to dump the party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Reports say Atiku, who increasingly sees the... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Opinion: Atiku Abubakar – The dilemma of a political strategist

by Olusola Fabiyi In the APC, where he is said to have most of his friends as members, Atiku has the impression that the party offers a real chance for change and reform in the country. A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, is not a new swimmer in the Nigeria’s murky political waters. He has... Read More

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January 27, 2014

#MovingOn: Atiku Abubakar ‘set to dump the PDP for APC’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The All Progressives Congress (APC) might be getting ready to receive yet another big political player of the People’s democratic Party (PDP) into their midst. According to reports, the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar may be packing his bags in preparation for a move to the APC. Atiku, who was one of... Read More

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January 18, 2014

He’s a Gunner! You won’t believe the Nigerian leader spotted at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Nigeria’s ex-Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar today dropped the toga of a politician to join tens of thousands of others to watch London team, Arsenal play bitter rivals Fulham FC at the Emirates Stadium. Abubakar who joined the social media network, Twitter recently, was spotted wearing a Arsenal muffler. The former VP says he... Read More

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December 19, 2013

APC leaders visit Atiku in Abuja, to meet with OBJ next

by ‘Jola Sotubo Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday met with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar with the purpose of strengthening their ranks. The APC has seen an increase in its numbers with many members of rival parties flocking into it. The meeting was held at the former vice president’s home in... Read More

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December 18, 2013

On the march again: Atiku to meet Tinubu, Buhari today, may declare for the APC

by Isime Esene Following the defection of five governors from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former vice president, Atiku Abubakar may have joined the opposition party. It was gathered by LEADERSHIP that Alhaji Abubakar had been under pressure to dump the PDP since the five governors- Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso... Read More

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December 17, 2013

First Atiku, now President Goodluck: 2015 Presidential campaign posters of the President spotted in Ogun (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu 2015 Presidential campaign posters of President Goodluck Jonathan has been spotted in parts of Ogun, western Nigeria. Although the President has not officially announced he would run, the appearance of these photos are fuelling already circulated rumours that he is ready to re-contest despite “internal wranglings in his political party (PDP) and... Read More

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December 13, 2013

Atiku Abubakar reacts to Obasanjo’s letter to President Goodluck Jonathan

by Oge Okonkwo Former Vice-President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to ex-President Obasanjo’s 18-page-letter titled “Before it is too late” which addressed President Jonathan. Abubakar urged Nigeria’s leaders to focus mainly on Nigeria and Nigerians. “Our priorities must be lasting solutions to unemployment, safety & security for all, vastly improving our failing education systems”, he said.... Read More

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December 9, 2013

2015: Atiku campaign posters appear in Abuja

by Adeola Balogun The race for the 2015 elections seems to have already begun as campaign posters bearing the image of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar are said to have been sighted in several areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The posters reportedly appeared yesterday along roadsides especially the Umaru Yar’Adua way which leads... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Opinion: Atiku ignored the problems when he was in power, and now he suddenly cares?

by Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo As Vice President for 8 years, Atiku had the chance to transform the lives of all children roaming the streets of Adamawa, if not the whole of Northern Nigeria, by implementing policies that could compel them off the street and into the classrooms. Unfortunately Atiku used his 8 years to enrich... Read More

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October 24, 2013

Hero to the rescue! Atiku Abubakar vows to follow rape case after victim commits suicide

by Oge Okonkwo Following the death of 18-year-old Janet who committed suicide after she was gang raped by three men in Bayelsa, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has vowed on Twitter to give the deceased justice by ‘follwing the case closely’. [READ: Tragic news: 18-year-old girl commits suicide after being gang raped by 3 men in... Read More

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October 23, 2013

ASUU strike: Atiku leads the way as 216 Nigerians sign petition to end stalemate

Two hundred and sixteen Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora have signed an online petition asking the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to end the industrial dispute which has kept public universities shut for four months. The petition launched on change.org, a go-to site for web protests, is asking... Read More

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October 4, 2013

“We are shattered by the news”: ‘New PDP’, Atiku reacts to news of Associated Airlines plane crash

by Adeola Balogun Condolence messages and a myriad of reactions have trailed yesterday’s plane crash which occurred near the domestic wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. [READ: Associated Airlines plane carrying late Agagu’s body crashes in Lagos] Elder statesmen, governors and other politicians have expressed their shock and sadness at the event.... Read More

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September 30, 2013

PDP crisis: Jonathan plans to arrest OBJ, Atiku, others in ‘Operation Total Crackdown’ – Baraje-led faction

by ‘Jola Sotubo The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seems to be heating up as not long after Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, alleged a threat to his life, the Abdullahi Baraje-led faction of the PDP has said that plans are in the offing to arrest some of its major stakeholders. The “new... Read More

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September 22, 2013

“They don’t want it to end”: Atiku accuses Jonathan of insincerity, gives reasons for joining the ‘new PDP’

by ‘Jola Sotubo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that his repeated attempts to make peace within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been met with insincerity from President Goodluck Jonathan. Atiku accused the president of aborting a meeting which was supposed to hold between them on how best to resolve the crisis... Read More

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September 21, 2013

‘The 2015 campaign billboards are not from me’ – Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar

by Oge Okonkwo Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar has come all out to deny any involvement in the erection of campaign posters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, purportedly signifying his intention to vie for the upcoming presidential elections in 2015. The signs were placed in strategic places for commuters to catch a glimpse of the... Read More

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September 21, 2013

Opinion: Atiku, ‘new PDP’ and their crude antics

by Ocheme Eneoche But, even more worrisome is the motivational similarities of an agbero “takeover” with the Atiku led “putsch”. In terms of motivation, the first criterion for an agbero “takeover” is the yearning to control the unaccounted “daily collection” of funds from drivers in a taxi park, from the rents collected by providing transport... Read More

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September 19, 2013

We love! – How Annie Idibia celebrated 2face’s birthday (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Annie Idibia threw a party for her husband 2face Idibia who was not in the country yesterday, September 18, to celebrate his birthday. The party was held at home with close friends in attendance including Annie Idibia’s manager, Naomi Adenuga who described the party saying: “The king is not on his throne but... Read More

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September 18, 2013

Has Atiku left politics? Former vice president turns to blogging

by Oge Okonkwo Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has found a new way to express his thoughts and opinion asides using Twitter. Alhaji Atiku is now officially a blogger. He wrote an article concerning democracy and tweeted the link: Read his article here.

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September 17, 2013

Opinion: PDP crisis – Why Tukur should be allowed to serve out his term in office

by Simon Christian Chukwu (Tukur) is from Adamawa state in Northeast, apparently the same geo-political zone and state with the dissident former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar. And going by the zoning formula of the PDP, Atiku’s presidential ambition has suffered another puncture in the leg. Since the inception of the largest political party in Africa, the... Read More

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September 15, 2013

Ralph Egbu: PDP crisis – Tukur is not the problem

by Ralph Egbu Atiku Abubakar was totally wrong to have led a walk-out at all and at a time the president and the vice president were already seated. In the first place walk-outs in politics have no meaning. If you show presence and fail to stop the event and walk-out, it means you participated. The... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Opinion: PDP crisis – Jonathan, Anenih, Clark and the only way out

by Kayode Ojo Jonathan’s goodwill message was, indeed, the magnum opus of the dinner, finding anchorage on Anenih’s earlier homily that no efforts would be spared to bring everybody back on board. He expressed confidence that the ongoing reconciliation would resolve the crisis. Within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), events of the past two weeks... Read More

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