…the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made the remarks in a Facebook post on Sunday titled “Kachalla Seri…

Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria’s worsening insecurity cannot be separated from the Tinubu administration’s fiscal indiscipline, wasteful expenditure and poor implementation of budgetary appropriations. He stated this…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said CBN survey data shows Nigerians are abandoning plans to buy homes, cars and household goodsAtiku said a single pot of jollof rice for a family of five now costs ₦29,578, consuming over 40% of the ₦70,000 minimum wageA statement by the ADC presidential candidate described Tinubu…

…the 2024 presidential race in July 2024 and was succeeded as the Democratic nominee by Vice President Kamala Harris, who later lost the election to Donald Trump. The former president’s memoir, Promise Me, America, is scheduled for publication in November.

'My Wife didn't care about my success' - US Vice President JD Vance opens up about the role his marriage played in his return to Christianity US Vice President JD Vance has stated that his wife, Usha Vance, never measured his worth by his career ambitions or public achievements and instead wanted him to become a "good…

…labs, build “mega-prisons” and slash the size of the state. De la Espriella and his Vice President Jose Manuel Restrepo cheered, embraced and performed their campaign’s characteristic military salute after taking their respective oaths. After four years of diplomatic spats with the United States, President Donald Trump…

…and gas makes the state a strategic destination for investment,” he said. The Executive Vice President of the Gas, Power and New Energy Directorate of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Olufemi Olalekan, disclosed that the AKK Gas Pipeline project has reached Abuja and is scheduled for commissioning in Se…

…falsehood, propaganda and misinformation” surrounding the exercise. The National Vice President (External Affairs) of NANS, Comrade Sadiq Zango, who read a prepared text of the conference,said the group was compelled to address growing public concerns following enquiries from passport applicants and stakeholders across…

…the former governor dismissed suggestions that opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi posed a serious threat to Tinubu. “All these people are not threats. If they had been together, there would be a problem,” he said. He also expressed confidence that Tinubu would i…

…for strategic ⁠national priorities while improving Nigeria’s financing structures.Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the NEC, said government policies ⁠were ultimately measured by their impact on food prices, healthcare, education and household welfare, the report added. The post Economic Council approves $4.5b…

…like a law firm serving one client — the president.” – ‘Retribution’ campaign – Vice President JD Vance, in a post on X following the committee vote, said Blanche “will continue to serve the American people and the Trump Administration loyally, and he will make a great Attorney General.” Blanche has been closely tied t…

…Iweala By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, urged local and foreign investors to take advantage of Delta State’s enormous economic potential, declaring that healthy competition among states, driven by their comparative advantages, remai…

…injured victims and displaced families. Atiku Amnesty join condemnation Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the killings as heartbreaking and unacceptable. He argued that no country could achieve meaningful development while citizens continued to lose their lives in their homes. Atiku called for a comprehens…

…Gazelle 2. The approval came at the 159th meeting of NEC, held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, following a presentation by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Taiwo Oyedele, on the significance of the refinancing arrangement. The approval allows the Nigerian Nat…

…in US federal court. Shortly after Maduro’s ouster, the United States green-lighted his vice president Delcy Rodriguez as the country’s interim leader. She governs under intense pressure from Washington, which demands Venezuela open up to US companies hungry to profit from its oil, minerals and other resources. The Uni…

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed criticism by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Bola Tinubu administration’s economic policies. The presidency stated that the country’s reform programme has begun to yield positive results despite the hardship experienced by Nigerians. The Special Adviser to the President…

…to the long-standing rivalry between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying the feud has now outlasted an entire generation of Nigerians.The former Kaduna Central senator said the feud is likely going to continue until one of them is gone.Shehu Sani says Obasanjo and Atiku's…

…savings are being used to reduce government debt and improve workers' welfareThe former Vice President cited alleged CBN figures showing the federal government's credit exposure rose by ₦17.39 trillion, or 77.6%, in just one yearAtiku also challenged the government's position on minimum wage implementation, NELFUND fun…

…Delta initiated the peace deal with them before the deadline. At that time, our then Vice President was tasked by his principal, the late President Umar Yar’Adua, to persuade Tompolo at Camp 5, not Camp 1, to lay down his arms before the opportunity expired. When the late President Yar’Adua government announced the amn…

…has been receiving what he termed Obasanjo’s “hypersonic missiles” after the former vice president threw a “devastating bomb.” Posting on X, the former lawmaker wrote: “The Obj/Atiku feud began when Gen Zs were in nursery and primary school. “It’s continuing even when that generation has graduated from universities, ma…

…later represented Plateau North Senatorial District in the Senate. The event attracted Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, ministers, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders, senior military officers, diplomats and other dignitaries from across…

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday declared that his bid for the 2027 presidency is driven not by personal ambition or the privileges of office but by a determination to build a nation where leadership is accountable, institutions are strengthened a…

…then I wear that resentment as a badge of honour.- Atiku fires back at Obasanjo Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's claim that picking him as his running mate in the 1999 election was the biggest mistake of his presidency. Reacting to Obasanjo's comment, Atiku, i…

…federal roads executed by the state government. The former governor equally appreciated Vice President Kashim Shettima for attending the ceremony despite his busy schedule and commended Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the people of the state for organising the celebration in his honour. He paid an emotional t…

…Assistant in the Office of the President. The announcement was made on Saturday by Vice President Kashim Shettima while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of President Tinubu at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch of Chief Jang in Jos, Plateau State. “On behalf of Mr President, I am pleased to announce t…