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September 7, 2017

The Thread: “There’s no good reason why Atiku should be on the ballot in 2019″| TwitterNG whips up support for El Rufai

It’s been contentious on TwitterNG today, following the dramatic endorsement of Atiku for President in 2019 by one of Buhari’s ministers, Mama Taraba. She set the ball rolling on which candidates should be fielded ahead of the next elections and Twitter NG has run with it. [In case you missed it]: “Atiku will be the... Read More
Opinion
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September 7, 2017

Aisha deserts Buhari, but that’s just the appetizer

by Alexander O. Onukwue Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jumain Alhassan, has dropped the biggest hint yet that all is not well within the circles of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a recorded video of her Sallah visit to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Mrs Alhassan vows loyalty to Atiku as her ‘godfather’... Read More
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September 6, 2017

“We pray for the price of Gala and Garri to welcome the news also” | TwitterNG reacts to Atiku’s recession comments

Former Vice President of Nigeria joined his colleague, Shehu Sani to support the Nigerian masses declaration that until their standard of living reflects differently, Nigeria is still in a recession. See below: As a Nigerian, investor and employer of labour, the news of Nigeria's official emergence from the recession is most welcome. — Atiku Abubakar... Read More
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August 11, 2017

The Thread: “Atiku, Fayose, Fashola, El Rufai can’t help us” | Ayo Sogunro makes a case for fresh blood

Since Independence, Nigeria has been regurgitating the same old crop of politicians in Military attire pushing military ideologies. Even when Civilian Rule was embraced, we’ve had ex-Military men at the helm of government, so Nigeria has not changed. Its systems are decrepit and the people can’t think past their next meal. Nigeria runs a “stomach-infrastructure”... Read More
Opinion
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July 27, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Sundar Pichai, Dr Joe Abah, Atiku and 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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July 17, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Atiku’s road to Damascus on restructuring

by Moses Ochonu Atiku is saying all the right things about restructuring and resource allocation, positioning himself as a different kind of northern politician, one that is not afraid to have the difficult conversation about reforming our over-centralized governing and resource allocation formula and the dangerous dependencies and suspicions it has engendered. Atiku is positioning... Read More
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April 7, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Unfrozen $6 Million- Why I rejoice with Patience Jonathan

by Peregrino Brimah Adapting from the words of late sage Fela Anikulapo Kuti in his mid-80s Confusion-Break-Bone (CBB) hit track, “shey na Patience alone dem go hold, what about the other treasury looters?” Is Buhari’s system, last come first serve? Or are we to have no patience for Patience, while we are in no hurry... Read More
Opinion
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November 27, 2016

“A real man does not ask for nudes” | Our top 10 quotes reflect the mood of the nation

There hasn’t been any one week where almost everything said by our public figures managed to capture the mood of the rot in our nation as this past one. From corruption, to the lack of care for our economic situation by our leaders -or the seeming rigorous care for it by one of them. But... Read More
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October 14, 2016

The Media Blog: Orji Kalu has two media houses – but he still smells like a loser

You know the other day, we were just thinking about it – politicians in Nigeria buy media platforms in order to own power, to shape conversations, to control narratives, to build and enforce a larger-than-life image. Atiku Abubakar has Gotel. James Ibori has the Independent. Tinubu has The Nation, and the entire Nigeria. Orji Uzor... Read More
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September 29, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Our most valuable resource is not our oil, it is our people’ – Atiku | Dangote truck carrying Indian hemp intercepted by Police | Nigeria has nothing to celebrate at 56 – Balarabe Musa

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. BREAKING: INEC shuts print, online journalists out of collation centre – YNaija #EdoDecides: Results to be collated on Thursday – INEC – YNaija Aisha Buhari leaves the UK for Nigeria – YNaija ‘Our most valuable resource is not our oil, it is our people’ – Atiku – YNaija Dangote truck... Read More
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August 20, 2016

Opinion: Why is the North so afraid of restructuring?

by John Danfulani So far, major pan cultural clusters of Southern Nigeria like Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndi Ibgo et al  have added their receptive voices to the quest of restructuring the dysfunctional and poorly designed political structures of Nigeria. These groups and individuals are aggressively pressing their positions and prescribing how Nigeria political structure and power... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Opinion: The question of ‘restructuring’ and the government’s reluctance

by John Danfulani In my Op Ed of 29th July 2016 titled ” LET IS TALK, NOW IS TIME”, I admonished; Nigerians must surmount courage and accept the fact that, their protracted pretense over long standing questions bordering its political structure and corporate existence be answered, right away. I capped up my discourse by saying,... Read More
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July 20, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories that you should monitor today Police interrogate Bishop ‘for sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers’ The Delta State Police Command has interrogated the presiding bishop of the New Salvation Zion Church of Christ at Igbodu area in Warri over allegation that he is sponsoring Niger Delta Avengers 2. Buhari’s anti-corruption war... Read More
The News Blog
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June 18, 2016

Opinion: Why Nigerians must agree to disagree on the ‘Nigerian question’

By Ayodele Adio Just recently, former vice president Atiku Abubakar made bold proclamations on restructuring the Nigeria’s socio-political land scape. This time he wasn’t a lone wolf, other prominent Nigerians like Balarabe Musa and Dr Junaid Mohammed, just to mention but a few all seconded this fine line of thought. Let’s be frank, there is not... Read More
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June 2, 2016

Seriously speaking, Atiku Abubakar may be posturing for 2019

After Muhammadu Buhari comes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in the order of perennial presidential candidates Since 2007, the former Vice President has repeatedly vied for the Presidency, and has repeatedly failed to win even as he jumps from one political party to another, forming high-powered political affiliations along the way. But the curious thing about Atiku is... Read More
The News Blog
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March 23, 2016

Buhari holds late night private meeting with Tinubu, Atiku, Saraki, APC leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, held a late night meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some public officers at the Presidential Villa. National Leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were in attendance at the meeting. Also present at the meeting... Read More
The News Blog
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February 24, 2016

Atiku to Adoke: ‘Clear your name with EFCC, leave me out of your travails’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied that he is involved in the ordeal of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) after he was picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Adoke had written a letter to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo naming Atiku as one of the key... Read More
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February 23, 2016

Ex-AGF, Justice Mohammed Adoke explains his role in the Malibu oil deal

Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, has written to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the Malabu oil scandal. In the letter, which was dated December 31, 2015, Adoke averred that the linking of his name to the scandal was an act of blackmail... Read More
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