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Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku has announced his intention to return to university after retiring from politics. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Abuja, the founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) highlighted his lifelong passion for education and human capital development...

According to Daily Post, uncertainty clouds the opposition coalition being spearheaded by Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and others. As the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) awaits INEC registration, conflicting signals have emerged over party adoption and Atiku’s true involvement. The...

Adamawa State has clarified that its recent traditional council reforms, potentially affecting Atiku Abubakar’s position as Waziri, are not politically motivated. The policy restricts eligibility to specific districts, sparking controversy over whether tradition is being reshaped by power. A...

A new circular issued by the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs mandates that only indigenes can serve as kingmakers or council members within their local emirates or chiefdoms. The result? Atiku Abubakar, who was elevated to Waziri in 2018, no longer qualifies under the indigene rule. He’s from...

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cast doubt on President Bola Tinubu’s recent claim about Belarusian businessman Alexander Zingman being his Chicago State University (CSU) schoolmate. Atiku's media office highlighted a significant age discrepancy and raised concerns about Zingman's...

According to Daily Trust, top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai, have launched the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) under the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG). On June 20, they applied to INEC for registration, another round in Nigeria’s long game of old wine...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Tinubu and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for staying silent while Benue reels from a series of deadly attacks. In a statement shared on X, Atiku urged immediate action as more than 200 people were reportedly killed in just two...

Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have clashed over which existing political party should serve as the platform for their proposed 2027 coalition. The disagreement over party selection has stalled merger talks, with each leader advocating for their preferred...

In Nigeria, no seat is ever fully secure. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cast the 2027 elections as the ultimate test of President Tinubu’s stewardship. His message? Let the people decide. According to Nairaland, Atiku described the next general election as a verdict day on Tinubu’s...

Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi launched strong criticisms at the Tinubu administration during a public lecture in Abuja marking Amaechi’s 60th birthday, accusing the government of worsening poverty and economic hardship. Atiku accused the current administration of...

President Bola Tinubu’s administration and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar exchanged heated words on May 29 over Nigeria’s economic direction and governance. The exchange marked Tinubu’s second year in office, reigniting political tensions and exposing sharp national divisions. Atiku...

In a move sparking political intrigue, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP) appeared together at a northern consultative meeting in Abuja. Their joint presence and Obi’s speech on poverty and northern potential have ignited speculation about opposition...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the Obasanjo-led administration swiftly ended Boko Haram’s early activities in 2002 through strong political will and decisive military orders. Atiku recalls Boko Haram’s emergence in Yobe in 2002 and its quick suppression under Obasanjo. He blames...

Atiku Abubakar has accused President Tinubu of being absent and incapable in the face of worsening insecurity, following the killing of 55 people in Benue State. Atiku says Tinubu is “governing in absentia” while Nigerians are being killed. The criticism follows mass killings in the Logo and...