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Atiku, hunted by ghost of August 31, 2013 walkout

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2017 0

It will take a while for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to recover from the imbroglio that marked their August 31, 2013 national convention when seven governors led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stormed out of the convention ground, held at the Eagles Square Abuja, citing

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President Buhari approves N164.7m school fees for Chibok girls at Atiku’s University

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N164.7million for the payment of second semester school fess of the freed 106 Chibok girls at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa. The American University of Nigeria (AUN) was established in 2003 by Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar along with other local and international statesmen and academic […]

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PDP stakeholders laud Atiku’s exit from APC, expect his return to main opposition party

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Top stakeholders and members of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, have reacted to the news of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s exit from the All Progressive Congress, APC. Abubakar, a founding member of the PDP in 1998, defected from APC Friday. In a statement making rounds on Internet, Friday, Abubakar who gave reasons for his action, […]

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Nigeria ex-vice president Atiku set to run for presidency in 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President is prepared to run for the presidency in 2019, his spokesman said Friday, according to Reuters. The former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari quit the ruling party earlier on Friday, saying it had “failed.”

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Why Atiku Joined PDP, set for 2019 presidential race

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has settled with the People’s Democratic Party to pursue his presidential ambition come 2019. Information reaching the Daily Times from top sources confirm that the Ex Nigerian Vice President will register at the Ward tomorrow (Saturday) in a bid to begin his preparation towards being Africa’s most populous nation’s

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Fresh trouble for Intels

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2017 0

Intels, seems to be in a season of battles as the Oil and Gas Processing Zone Authority (OGPZA) has commenced a probe into the company’s affairs for the past 10 years at the Onne Free Trade Zone. Intels has recently been embroiled in a battle with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA0 over its plans to […]

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NECA DG accuses Reps of working against economy

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

The National Assembly, particularly the House of Representatives, have been accused by the Organised Private Sector (OPS) of stretching laws that are counterproductive to the growth and development of the economy. The OPS, under the aegis of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), decried the brazen attack by various committees and ad-hoc committees of the

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FIRS compounds miserable week for Atiku’s INTELS

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

For sure, it has not been a 7 days to remember for Integrated Logistics Services (Intels), the services company owned by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. Last week, without any warning, the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) terminated the lucrative pilotage arrangement that it had with the company. Although the company has come out to say it […]

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“I am a threat to the economy….?” Atiku responds to tweet

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2017 0

Atiku Abubakar, a former Nigerian vice president in response to a Twitter user, who wrote “You and your likes are the biggest threat to our economy,” asked how he has only been a threat to the economy, considering he has created over 50,000 jobs for Nigerians. Atiku had cited a report that the economy was […]

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If given chance to rule Nigeria, I’ll fight corruption like never before, Atiku declares

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2017 2

2019 is around the corner, another electioneering season for Nigeria and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared interest for the highest political position in the country by saying that he would fight corruption like never before if he’s given the opportunity to lead. Atiku, who has never hidden his desire to rule Nigeria and would […]

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Atiku hails Nigeria’s exit from recession, says there is still work to do

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2017 0

Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar says that as a Nigerian investor and employer of labour, the news of Nigeria’s official emergence from recession is a most welcome development. Atiku Abubakar said in a press statement released by his media office in Abuja on Wednesday that the news is surely […]

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Atiku warns of attempt to duplicate Rwandan Genocide in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2017 0

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned a song wishing members of the Igbo ethnic group dead. The song, which has been circulating on social media, was published by online news medium, Sahara Reporters, over the weekend. In a statement issued by Atiku’s media office Monday, the former vice-president urged the security services to “apprehend, try, […]

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Let’s take immediate steps to make people work –Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2016 0

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has advocated for all hands to be on deck to put Nigerians to work. While speaking in Yola, the Adamawa state capital during the 11th Founders Day of the American University of Nigeria, said immediate steps must be taken to fix […]

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Atiku In South Africa For Adesina’s AfDB Presidential Ambition

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2015 0

  Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, at the weekend travelled with the Minister of Agriculture, Akinwumi Adesina to support him as president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office in Abuja, the support for Nigerian candidate follows a mandate from the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari that the former vice […]

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Atiku Commends Military On Rescue Of 293 Girls And Women

Ihesiulo Grace 29 April 2015 0

  Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar has expressed elation at the news of the rescue of nearly 300 girls and women from the Sambisa forest by the troops of the Nigerian military. The former Vice President said in a statement by his media office in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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Adamawa Gubernatorial Election: Atiku Distances Self From Pro-Ribadu Messages

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

  Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has dissociated himself from a purported photograph of him canvassing for votes for Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Adamawa State. Atiku, in a press statement signed by his media office on Friday, said that the […]

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Easter: Buhari, Atiku Calls for peace, love and celebration of Nigeria’s rebirth

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

  In an Easter message to Nigerians and the Christian around the world, the President–Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter . General Muhammadu Buhari urged all citizens of Nigeria to unite and use the season of Easter to celebrate […]

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PHOTOS: Atiku Accredited in Yola, Adamawa State

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2015 0

  Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria, 28 March 2015: Former Vice President and chieftain of APC, Atiku Abubakar being accredited at Ajiya Ward 2, Komihina, Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State on Saturday, 28 March 2015. The former Vice President addressed the press later after his accreditation. Signed: Atiku Media Office Yola Adamawa State  

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120 pro-Atiku Groups Defect to PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2015 0

About 120 Atiku Abubakar Support Groups formally defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday in Abuja. This came barely 24 hours after former members of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) joined the PDP. The Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Political Affairs, Professor Rurfai Alkali, while speaking at a cer-emony where […]