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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

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PDP national chairman, others pay condolence visit to Ekwueme’s family in Enugu

Ihesiulo Grace 24 January 2018 0

A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by the PDP national chairman, Chief Uche Secondus on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Vice President, late Dr. Alex Ekwueme at his Enugu residence. The delegation which was received by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State at the Akanu Ibiam International […]

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Atiku celebrates fallen heroes

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended the efforts made by the Nigerian military especially those who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different theatres of war, notably the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria. In a statement on Sunday, […]

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Nigeria needs young leaders below 50 in 2019- Youth Summit

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

… Wants Buhari, Atiku, others to drop ambitions for younger Nigerians Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a youth summit championing system change has stated that it will mobilize for young leaders to preside over the affairs of the country, saying there is the need for President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and […]

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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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Mnangagwa, from deposition, exile, to Zimbabwe’s new President

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2017 0

The case of cat with nine lives manifested in Zimbabwe on Friday as the country’s former vice president, deposed and sent on exile by the former president Robert Mugabe, has returned to be sworn in as the country’s president. Emerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as Zimbabwe President in a ceremony at a packed stadium in […]

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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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Ekwueme’s death marks end of an era, says Gov Umahi

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

The Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has described the death of the former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme as the end of an era. Governor Umahi in statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor expressed shock over the death of Dr Ekwueme, describing […]

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Nigeria now divided more than ever before, Atiku raises alarm

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2017 0

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said at the weekend that Nigeria presently appears more divided than it has ever been before. Atiku, while admitting that the country is not at war in the sense of guns and bombs, stressed that the level of […]

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Nigeria presently in a delicate moment, says Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2017 0

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday declared that Nigeria is currently in delicate moment in the anal of her history . Atiku pointed out that this is so in view of various separatist agitations, militancy of the religious and secular varieties, calls for restructuring, and […]

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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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Rescinding quit notice: Step in right direction – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2017 0

Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commended the Coalition of Northern Youths Forum and the Arewa Youths Council for rescinding the quit notice given to people of Igbo origin to leave the North on or before October 1, 2017. The former Vice President said in a […]

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Oshiomhole’s Wedding; Buhari, IBB, Others To Attend

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2015 0

  As the governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole ties the knot today, 15th of May, the president elect, General Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha, are among dignitaries expected grace the occasion. Oshiomhole would be getting married to his fiancé, Miss Lara Fortes, in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. […]

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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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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