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Atiku Accuses FG Of Targeting Opposition Instead Of Militias

NewsDeskNgMar 7, 2026March 7, 20260

Atiku Abubakar accuses the federal government of targeting opposition figures instead of tackling rising insecurity across the country. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of focusing on political opponents and supporting ethnic militia groups instead of tackling insecurity. Atiku’s criticism followed a deadly terrorist...

Atiku Abubakar: APC Experiment Has Worsened Nigeria’s Situation

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Atiku Abubakar regrets helping form APC in 2014, saying Nigeria’s situation is worse under current leadership Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, saying the country’s current situation has deteriorated further...

Blame Obasanjo for recommending another person, not me, Wike tells Atiku

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

Says I stand for equity, fairness and justice Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has insisted that the G-5 consensus governors are not the problem of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Speaking during the Flags-Off Construction of Akpabu-Odido and Ekpeda Roads in Rivers State...

2023: Atiku will win at first ballot – PCC

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organisation says the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will sweep the 2023 presidential election at first ballot. The Spokesperson of the council, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, expressed the confidence in a statement he issued in Abuja on Tuesday. Ologbondiyan said that...

‘2023 is your last chance at presidency, liar’ – Tinubu attacks Atiku

NewsDeskNgDec 12, 2022December 12, 20220

The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has described his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as a “liar.” Tinubu accused Atiku of selling false narratives and lies because 2023 is his last chance of contesting for the presidency. He cautioned Nigerians to be wary of Atiku’s...

I Will Privatise Refineries, Set Up $10bn Funds For Youths – Atiku

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2022December 6, 20220

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has pledged to privatise the nation’s refineries if elected as President next year. The PDP candidate who spoke on Monday during PDP’s presidential rally in Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, said he will earmark $10 billion...

Without peace, security, all campaign promises are futile – Atiku

NewsDeskNgNov 22, 2022November 22, 20220

…Says he will be another Abubakar Tafawa Balewa By Mike Samuel Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar on Monday said campaign promises cannot be fulfilled where there is no peace or insecurity. Speaking at PDP presidential campaign in Gombe, Atiku declared that the peace and security of...