A member of the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Diran Odeyemi, and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Anslem Eragbe, have warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against contesting the 2027 presidential election. Both Odeyemi and Eragbe said the South should be allowed to rule for eight years. They said the 2027 southern president might …

A former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the South, and not the North, should produce the President in 2027. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Thursday in Lagos, Okupe said it was only fair to allow the South to produce the next President. Okupe said though Atiku Abubakar,the …

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that no alliance of the opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi, will be potent enough to stop President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The warning was given by the National Publicity Director of APC, Bala Ibrahim, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently hosted the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at his residence in Adamawa State. Atiku disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Saturday. His caption read, “It is breakfast time with my friend, #PeterObi, in the ‘land of beauty.” Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa The video featured the two leaders, …

When he was asked at dinner with associates and officials last week how he intended to celebrate his 78th birthday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar retorted that he had never decidedly marked the date over time. He said: “For me, it is an occasion for thankfulness to God, for reflection and prayers, and for reaching out to the less privileged. …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday reacted to the disturbing viral videos of malnourished children being arraigned before a Federal High Court on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement issued by his media team in Abuja and a corresponding post on his official X account. It was reported that no fewer than 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters were paraded before …

Political rivalry between President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was suspended temporarily on Friday as the two men met and exchanged pleasantries. According to a post by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser (Information and Strategy) to the President, the duo met at the National Mosque, Abuja. Onanuga described Atiku as Tinubu’s old friend. “President Tinubu meets old friend …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has donated the sum of N100 million to assist the victims of the recent flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Atiku’s donation was made known in a statement issued by his media adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe, on Sunday. In his visit, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP) also paid …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according to a statement. The statement was issued on Sunday in Lagos by Prof. Gold Emmanuel, Senior Special Assistant , Communications …

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to promptly list the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. The former Vice President declared that this move aligns with the stipulations set forth by the Petroleum Industry Act. Atiku’s demand follows the recent decision by NNPCL to transfer the …