Tag: atiku
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EFCC clarifies Achimugu’s investigation in connection to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that its investigation into Ms. Aisha Achimugu is not politically motivated and has no connection to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or
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Atiku’s latest claims baseless, distracting – Presidency
The presidency says its attention has been drawn to unfounded allegations by former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, claiming to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State.
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Stop your derogatory comments against Akpabio, Danjuma Isaiah tells Atiku
A critical stakeholder in the North East geopolitical zone, Danjuma Isaiah, has cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to stop making derogatory comments about the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was contained in an open letter made available to newsmen in Abuja late on Thursday, Mr. Isaiah stated that ‘It is hardly possible to build…
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I didn’t collect money from Sanwo-Olu for 2023 election campaign – Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he never collected any money from Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos for his 2023 election campaign. This is contained in a statement issued by Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Thursday.
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Just in: Bill to bar Tinubu, Atiku, Obi from contesting election scales 2nd reading
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution to revise eligibility requirements for these key political positions. According to the…
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Rivers Emergency Proclamation: Atiku’s coalition misses the point – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Whether they expected it or not, members of an amorphous coalition of opposition politicians, with the declared aim of removing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu from power in
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2027 realignment: Atiku, Fayemi, El-Rufai form coalition against Tinubu ahead elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), launched a new coalition against President Bola Tinubu as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. At a press conference currently ongoing several opposition leaders have shown support, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi (represented by Yunusa…
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2027 realignment: El-Rufai goes spiritual , says “I pray, Obi, Atiku, others join SDP”
Ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has gone spiritual as he prays that key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-governors Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rauf Aregbesola, to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, who recently dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the SDP, cited dissatisfaction with the ruling…
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Atiku demands investigation into take over of Lagos Assembly
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for a thorough investigation into a viral video showing armed security personnel at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abubakar, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described the action of the security agencies as an assault on the country’s democracy.
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2027 political re-engineering: Ex-VP Atiku, Tambuwal, Imoke in closed-door session with Obasanjo
Ahead 2027 election, ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday led a delegation to meet with his former principal, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at the hilltop residence of the former Nigerian leader in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The former vice president was accompanied by former Governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke and Senator Aminu Tambuwal…