Atiku reacts to soldier’s killing of teenage protester in Kaduna

Atiku reacts to soldier’s killing of teenage protester in Kaduna

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an extensive probe into all the killings associated with the #EndBadGovernance protests which began on 1 August. The former Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate made the call via his X handle on Wednesday, in the aftermath of the Nigerian Army owning up to the shooting of a16-year-old … Read more

Presidency attacks Atiku over comment on #EndBadGovernance protests

Presidency attacks Atiku over comment on #EndBadGovernance protests

The presidency attacked on Tuesday former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comment warning security agencies against using lethal force against looters and arsonists during the #EndBadGovernance protests. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, responded to Atiku in a statement shared via his X handle late on Tuesday. Mr Onanuga … Read more

Atiku’s campaign coordinator remanded in prison over Jigawa APC secretariat burning

Atiku’s campaign coordinator remanded in prison over Jigawa APC secretariat burning

A magistrate court in Jigawa State has remanded Umar Danjani, and 73 others over alleged arson, at the head office of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Mr Danjani, the Jigawa youth leader of the PDP campaign council for Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, was remanded alongside the others in the … Read more

Lagos-Calabar Highway Contract: Presidency replies Atiku

Lagos-Calabar Highway Contract: Presidency replies Atiku

The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy and distortion of facts on the award of contract for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. Atiku had on Sunday, in a statement, faulted the contract award for the construction of the highway, insisting that it lacked transparency. He also said President Bola … Read more

Atiku disowns Daniel Bwala

Atiku disowns Daniel Bwala

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disowned Daniel Bwala, who served as a spokesperson for his presidential campaign for last year’s presidential election. Atiku said in a statement released by his media office on Tuesday that Mr Bwala is not and has never been his aide beyond his roles as a spokesperson for his presidential … Read more

Why Atiku, Obi, others must put aside personal ambition

Why Atiku, Obi, others must put aside personal ambition

Pat Utomi, a chieftain in the Labour Party (LP), says major opposition leaders in the country must shun personal interest for talks for a “mega coalition” to progress. He stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels TV. Mr Utomi, a former member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said he has had … Read more