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Buhari, Saraki, Tinubu, others mourn as PUNCH Chairman dies at 60

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari , Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the spokesperson of Buhari’s 2019 presidential campaign, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), have expressed their heart

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Atiku, foreign hospital to establish cancer centre in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2018 0

In effort to bring to an end the spate of medical tourism by Nigerians, former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, says he has sealed a partnership with Saudi German Hospital, Dubai, to establish a world-class medical facility in Abuja, for the treatment of Cancer patients. Atiku, said the 100-bed hospital facility will break new grounds in medical […]

Politics

Atiku appoints Gbenga Daniel as campaign DG

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2018 0

Former Nigerian Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has appointed former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the Director-General of his campaign for 2019 presidency. In a release personally signed by him, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar said Mr. Daniel will see to the day to day running of his campaign while he focuses on his nationwide consultation. The […]

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I was disengaged for refusing to investigate Atiku, Saraki – Uwajeh

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2018 0

The disengaged special investigator to the Special Presidential Investigation Panel on recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Evangelist Victor Uwajeh, has alleged that his recent removal was because he refused to investigate former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, some serving Senators, including Senate President Bukola Saraki and other opposition People’s Democratic Party

Politics

Atiku support groups berate Buhari’s men, say they display ignorance of modern economy

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2018 0

The All-Atiku Support Group (AASG)has blamed the criticism by the Buhari Media Organisation of the proposal by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to privatise some aspects of the oil and gas sector as a display of poor knowledge about modern economic management. The AASG in a press statement signed by its Coordinator, Mr. Oladimeji Fabiyi […]

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Atiku condemns Mubi bombing, says terrorists are enemies of civilisation

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the latest suicide attack on a Mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State, when Muslim worshippers were performing their afternoon (Zuhr) prayers on Tuesday. Reacting to the incident in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, Atiku noted that the killing of innocent people is senseless, thoughtless, purposeless, incomprehensible and, above

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Nigeria’s Exclusive list must be reviewed – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2018 0

Former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has described the current composition of the second schedule of the 1999 Constitution as not development driven. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 10th anniversary symposium of the late Sen. Abraham Adesanya at the Muson Centre, Lagos on Wednesday. Speaking on […]

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Can Newbreed take over Aso Rock in 2019?

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2018 0

* Hurdles before Newbreed politicians nationwide * Party structures, funding, grassroots mobilization in focus * Experts react over generation shift in governance As Nigeria inches closer to the 2019 general elections, more people are showing interest in contesting for the highest post in the country, the presidency. Expressing interest to contest with incumbent President

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Nigeria’s 36 states now parastatals of FG – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2018 0

*Says he’s ready to give $250m matching grants to states Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday in United Kingdom described the 36 states of the federation as mere parastatals of the federal government. He also said that he is ready to offer states a matching grant of $250 million each to challenge them to […]

Politics

Group debunks claim of Atiku Abubakar’s Dubai marriage, says allegation unfounded

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2018 0

A pro-democracy advocacy group, the Centre for Good Governance and Accountable Leadership Initiative (CEGGAL Initiative) has reacted to the ongoing rumour in the social media that former vice President Atiku Abubakar got married in Dubai last Saturday to a new wife and paid $1, 000, 000 as dowry. The Centre, in a statement issued on […]

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Nigerian Youths Are Hardworking – Atiku Reacts To Buhari’s Statement

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

“A former vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has weighed in on the statement President Muhammadu Buhari made yesterday on Nigerian youths being lazy and want everything on a platter.” The President while speaking during a panel discussion at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster, London, had said the youths, who make […]

Politics

Atiku, only candidate capable of defeating Buhari in 2019 -group

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2018 0

A political group, Atiku Abubakar Grassroots Ambassadors of Nigeria, has said that former vice president Atiku Abubakar is the only candidate that can defeat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. The group’s National President, Mr. Ferguson Okpala, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka. He said […]

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2019: Only Atiku can restructure, rescue Nigeria from total collapse- group

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2018 0

A non-governmental organization, under the aegis of Atiku rescue Nigeria campaign mission, (ARNCM),has said that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria is the only qualified person that can sincerely restructure and save the country from total collapse. The National coordinator of the group, Alhaji Asuwaju Babafemi,who stated this at the weekend while

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PDP presidential ticket widens as Sen Datti tussle with Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2018 0

…Baze Varsity pro- chancellor joins race for 2019 …Jonathan’s aide, Omokri releases list of alleged APC looters Few months to primaries of political parties to pick their standard bearers especially presidential candidates and other juicy posts, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has great task of picking its presidential flag bearer as the ranks of

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Only Atiku can salvage Nigeria from its current woes- Oladimeji

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Fabiyi Olademeji, a close ally of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is the national coordinator of Atiku campaign groups and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In this interview with THERESA TEKENAH he spoke about the presidential ambition of the former vice president and why he deserves the PDP presidential ticket among […]

Nigeria Politics

2019: Atiku Launches 60 Seconds Worldwide Media Campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2018 0

A new media outfit, Inabali Media, has launched an independent but specialised global campaign on behalf of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2019 presidential elections. Speaking to a team of select media organisations at the launch, CEO of Inabali, Phrank Shaibu, declared that the time had come for Nigerians to know the […]

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Atiku in Rivers, declares intention to run for President in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2018 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally broken the ice as he declared his intention to offer himself to contest for the position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Abubakar made his presidential ambition known on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, when he spoke at the Government House, during […]

Politics

2019: Dankwambo’s ex-campaign DG backs Atiku presidential bid

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2018 0

Senator Saidu Umar Kumo, A member of the Fourth Senate who represented Gombe Central on the platform of the defunct All Peoples Party (APP) has explained why he wants former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Kumo was Director General of 2015 campaign organisation of Gombe governor, Ibrahim […]

Politics

Atiku to speak at Chatham House in April

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2018 0

FORMER Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is to give a speech relating to the economy at London’s Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). The event has been scheduled for April 25, 2018. According to a statement issued by his media office in Abuja on Thursday, the keynote speech entitled “The Importance of Strengthening State Economic […]

Politics

Group backs Atiku for presidency in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

Former Vice President and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has been identified as the best suited for the position of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2019. In a press statement by a group, the Alliance for Northern Development Initiatives (ANDI), based in Kaduna, the group said […]