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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

January 13, 2014

Atiku Abubakar: What Twitter has taught me so far

by Atiku Abubakar This year, on this blog I intend to set a good example, devoting a sizable potion of my time and attention to matters of public policy and…

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…

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…

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,…

December 14, 2013

How the PDP plans to impeach G-5 governors – Nyako reveals

by 'Jola Sotubo According to Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is planning to have the 5 governors, who defected to the All Progressives Congress…

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…

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…

December 7, 2013

Atiku Abubakar: Why censoring social media will be a mistake

by Atiku Abubakar ...young people also must learn to be patient and strategic in the use of their social media. Driving change will need a continuous push and pull on…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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