1 hour ago Shettima, Atiku, Governors, Others Attend Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Funeral Funeral

Thousands of Muslims from across Nigeria and several African countries were in Bauchi yesterday for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. The funeral prayer held at the Filin Idi (Eid Ground) in Bauchi at 4:30pm was led by the deceased’s longtime […]

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4 h. ago UPDATED: VP Shettima, Atiku, Govs in Bauchi as crowd bids Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi farewell

Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, joined multitudes of mourners, family members, disciples and admirers from across Nigeria and beyond...

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25 h. ago PICTORIAL: Mourners Gather At Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Mosque

A massive crowd of mourners converged on the Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Mosque in Unguwar Jaki on Friday as the remains of the revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, were scheduled for burial later in the evening. The atmosphere was filled with emotion as thousands of mourners poured into the mosque and its surroundings, struggling for […]

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53 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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3 d. ago Kebbi schoolgirls: Your govt celebrating negotiation with terrorists, Atiku slams Tinubu

Why is the government boasting about talking to terrorists instead of eliminating them? Why is kidnapping now reduced to a routine phone call between criminals and state officials?

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3 d. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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5 d. ago TSA: Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of ‘Reviving Lagos Revenue Cartel’ With Xpress Payments Choice

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of attempting to “nationalise” what he described as the “Lagos-style revenue cartel” through the appointment of Xpress Payments Solutions Limited as a new Treasury Single Account (TSA) collecting agent. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku said the decision, which was made […]

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5 d. ago Why Atiku, Obi were absent at ADC secretariat unveiling – Publicity Secretary

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has clarified the absence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, during

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7 d. ago Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following another mass abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State. Atiku, reacting to Friday’s attack on St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, warned that the spiraling kidnappings across the country demand […] The post Abductions: “It’s Not Too Late To Declare State Of Emergency” — Atiku Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago UPDATED: Tinubu cancels S’Africa, Angola trips, Shettima to lead delegations

President Tinubu cancels trips to South Africa and Angola over security concerns. VP Kashim Shettima will now represent Nigeria at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-cancels-safrica-angola-trips-shettima-to-lead-delegations/

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1 week ago Atiku Condemns Kebbi School Attack, Highlights Worsening Insecurity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, describing it as yet another stark illustration of the country’s worsening security situation. Atiku expressed his devastation in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, noting that he was saddened by the incident, which […]

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Shettima, Akpabio, APC Govs In Bayelsa As Diri Joins Ruling Party

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and other top party leaders are present at the official welcoming.  The post UPDATED: Shettima, Akpabio, APC Govs In Bayelsa As Diri Joins Ruling Party appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Atiku Condemns Arrest Of Niger Varsity Student Over Criticism Of Governor Bago, Demands Release

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Niger State, describing it as a “dangerous sign of growing intolerance and repression” in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday morning, Atiku wrote, […]

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last month Cancelled pardon: Tinubu’s govt acting before thinking — Atiku 

“Who compiled the list? What criteria justified freeing kidnappers and drug offenders? Where was the Attorney-General when this absurdity was cooked up?” he asked.

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