13 h. ago Atiku hails Arsenal’s unity, says victory comes through coalition

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has drawn inspiration from English Premier League club, Arsenal FC, to emphasise the importance of unity and consolidation in coalition politics. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Atiku praised Arsenal’s Read More

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30 h. ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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37 h. ago Loyalist Condemns Governor Bala’s ‘Disrespectful’ Attack On Atiku

A prominent loyalist of former Nigerian vice president and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has sharply criticised Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed for comments deemed “reckless” and “disrespectful” towards the elder statesman. Dr Aslam Aliyu, known as Gimbiyar Kauran Namoda from Zamfara State and one of the most respected politicians in […]

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51 h. ago Atiku condemns Plateau killings, blames Tinubu for security failures

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow and outrage over the recent wave of killings in Plateau and Borno states, describing the incidents as a reflection of the worsening security situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a strongly worded statement Read More

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68 h. ago 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday, George, who is also a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, emphasized that the party must respect its internal rotational zoning agreement, which […] The post 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun

Asks party to forget 2027 election   From Jude Owuamanam, Jos   A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Plateau state, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, has disclosed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, vowed that he […] The post Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Atiku to Wike: I don’t regret choosing Okowa as running mate

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 General Election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed his decision to choose the former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate, stressing that he habours no regret for making the choice.  Atiku, while reacting through his media […] The post Atiku to Wike: I don’t regret choosing Okowa as running mate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike vows aggressive tax collection to fund critical FCT projects

Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has pledged to aggressively pursue revenue collection through taxes and ground rent payments. read more Wike vows aggressive tax collection to fund critical FCT projects

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2 w. ago Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of critical infrastructure projects, reaffirming timelines for completion ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary in May. The sites visited according to a statement issued by Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, included the International Conference Centre […] The post Wike inspects key projects in FCT, vows May completion date for Tinubu’s second anniversary in office  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The House of Representatives has approved, for second reading, a bill proposing 60 years as the maximum age limit for presidential, vice presidential and governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the country.   The bill, which is sponsored by the member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is also proposing […] The post Reps propose 60 years age limit for presidential, gubernatorial candidates  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike

Tribune Online FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to re-award the contract for the maintenance of the International Conference Centre to a local firm. Wike, who stated this on Thursday during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the facility, said the dilapidated condition his administration met at the Centre was a […] FCTA will not award ICC maintenance contract to indigenous company – Wike Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Wike’ll block Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambition, says minister’s aide

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed that his principal will frustrate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential bid. Olayinka made the declaration while reacting to Atiku’s recent comment that he had no regrets about not picking Wike as his running mate in the 2023 Read More

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4 w. ago Rivers: Resist brazen assault on our constitution – Atiku, Obi, El

A group of opposition leaders has advised Nigerians to resist a brazen assault on the nation’s constitution following President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, converged […] The post Rivers: Resist brazen assault on our constitution – Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai to Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago BREAKING: Atiku Confirms Opposition Coalition To Oust Tinubu In 2027 Election

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed the formation of a coalition aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election cycle. Atiku made the revelation during a press conference held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at […]

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4 w. ago Tanker explosion must be treated as national emergency – Atiku

A devastating tanker explosion on the Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Highway has prompted ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar to call for immediate presidential intervention, labelling the recurring tragedy a “national emergency.” The explosion, which occurred on Wednesday, resulted in multiple fatalities and property damage, sparking widespread concern and calls for urgent action. In a statement Read More

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4 w. ago SDP VP, Kano Gubernatorial Candidates, Others Defect To APC Following El

Social Democratic Party Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Yusuf Buhari, has joined All Progressive Congress, on Tuesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Kano State, Bala Gwagwarawa, and his supporters, dumped SDP for APC. The development of a coming following the arrival of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai in […] The post SDP VP, Kano Gubernatorial Candidates, Others Defect To APC Following El-Rufai’s Arrival appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago SDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Guber Candidate, Others Defect To APC

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr. Yusuf Buhari has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was joined by Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa, the party’s Kano State governorship candidate, Kano State Working Committee members, 38 local government […]

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