FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected claims that Peter Obi won Rivers State in 2023, while revealing that the G5 governors deliberately allowed Obi to take some South-South states to weaken Atiku Abubakar. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that Peter Obi won Rivers State in the…
Electricity subsidy 2027 plans have drawn a warning from Atiku Abubakar, who urged President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja to avoid another policy shock that could increase costs for households and businesses. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu against ending Nigeria’s electricity subsidy in 2027, arguing that…
The Atiku Tinubu eligibility battle has taken a fresh turn after a Federal High Court in Abuja allowed Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu through the APC over a suit challenging his 2027 candidacy. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar permission to serve President Bola…
Aso Rock vacancy has triggered a fresh political clash after Atiku Abubakar rejected the Oba of Lagos’ claim that President Bola Tinubu will retain the presidency after the 2027 election. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, after the monarch backed President Bola Tinubu for…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is using Atiku US lobbyists to push his political message in Washington, while the $1.2 million deal fuels a fresh fight with President Bola Tinubu’s camp. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s decision to engage a United States-based lobbying firm has opened a fresh political battle over Nigeria’s…
A fresh bargain is taking shape in Nigeria’s opposition politics. Kwankwaso Atiku 2027 talks have taken another turn as Rabiu Kwankwaso reportedly offers Atiku a political future if he steps aside. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has reportedly urged Atiku Abubakar to step down from the 2027 presidential race, promising continued political support if…
Atiku Obi Makinde are resisting pressure to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, creating a major obstacle for opposition groups seeking one candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have maintained their presidential ambitions ahead of the…
A US firm linked to Atiku Abubakar says it was offered $3 million to drop its Tinubu records campaign. The allegation comes as its founder reportedly receives a Trump White House appointment. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A United States-based lobbying and policy advisory firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has alleged that its managing partner, Dr Karl Von…
Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Atiku N600bn cash transfers figures released by Tinubu’s government, questioning the number of households reached and demanding verifiable payment records. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has challenged the Federal Government’s claim that it disbursed more than N600 billion in cash transfers to vulnerable…
Amaechi ADC campaign has taken a blunt turn ahead of 2027, as Rotimi Amaechi told Nigerians not to vote for the party if its candidates fail to deliver after taking office. PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE —Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, has told Nigerians not to vote for the…
The Atiku Obi camps have rejected pressure to produce one opposition candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 election. Both sides favour cooperation but remain unwilling to drop their presidential ambitions. ABUJA, NIGERIA —Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have rejected calls for opposition parties to field a single presidential candidate against…
Atiku Abubakar says the Atiku 2027 election bid will be his last. The ADC presidential candidate says he will not seek the presidency again if he loses the 2027 poll. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said the Atiku 2027 election bid will be his final attempt…
