…₦6.44bn failed World Cup Budget and PFIPC controversy Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has demanded an independent investigation into a controversial ₦6.44 billion budgetary allocation earmarked for a "Special Presidential Support Group for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers."The allocation was included in t…

…fees Photo reacts to suspension of WAEC, NECO fee hikeLegit.ng earlier reported that Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the government's suspension of the proposed WAEC and NECO registration fee increases.Atiku's statement, issued by aide Phrank Shaibu, criticised the Tinubu administration for announcing harsh policies before…

…It is also probing the CBN and NNPCL over unremitted operating surpluses. In politics, Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have defended the party’s direct primaries after a court voided congresses led by Senator David Mark. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines dominating Tuesday afternoon in N…

…of Appeal judgment may jeopardise the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other candidates who emerged through the national congress organised by the Mark-led faction of the ADC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recall that the High Court had, in its judgment, held that the four-year…

…party’s internal affairs ahead of the 2027 general election, with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the ADC insisting that the ruling does not affect candidates who emerged from its direct primaries. In a split decision, the appellate court affirmed the April 29 judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which b…

…National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names to its nomination portal.Responding to the claims, a senior INEC official, who spoke on c…

…National Electoral Commission has dismissed allegations by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Onl…

GistReel The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the proposed approval of a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations fro…

…appointed as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.The ex-Anambra governor dared Okonkwo to publicly release every alleged damaging piece of information he claims to have against him.Obi made the vow during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stating that…

…investigation of the matter and not a government agency. Among them is Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, who argued: “Something is fundamentally wrong within the machinery of this administration. Nigerians deserve the whole truth, not caref…

…political persecution. When asked why other prominent opposition politicians like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have not been subjected to similar legal proceedings, Barde insisted that El-Rufai’s case is exceptional because of his political significance. “I believe Nasir is in this situation because the President and a…

…past statements and video clips from his time as spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign. During the interview, Hasan questioned Bwala about his previous criticisms of Tinubu and his subsequent decision to support the president. Clips from the exchange later went viral on social me…

2027: Nothing must happen to Peter Obi - Atiku warns Tinubu and Federal Government Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government, declaring that nothing must happen to Peter Ob…

…The development has triggered fierce political fireworks, with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, blasting President Tinubu's directive to the ICPC, arguing that the Presidency cannot act as "judge and jury" in a monumental scandal where its own top officials are deeply ent…

…Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, saying the North would support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the interest of equity and fairness. Suleiman said the North had completed eight years in power under for…

…Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, whe…

…processes, with opposition leaders, including former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, counterpart, Peter Obi, calling for institution of an independent panel to probe the incident.

…across the country. Sheriff also dismissed the prospects of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, arguing that the presidency should remain in the South for another term. He said Nigeria's political elite reached an unwritt…

…Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation and referenced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, should be subjected to a transparent forensic investigation rather than political exchanges. According to the group, if established, the allegations would represent one of the most significant cases of fiscal opacity in…

…will disappear." Reacting, opposition figures, including Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Government does not operate a "s…

…candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Morocco became the first African nation to rea…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as alleged off-budget public expenditure amounting to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his v…

…into the scandal are human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Civil rights group Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and others. They also want the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbaja…

…following the collapse of the ADC coalition arrangement involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, with some insiders warning that the NDC may not eventually become the independent opposition platform many supporters expect. Multiple sources familiar with ongoing coaliti…

…African Democratic Congress, a ruling the party welcomed even as former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar said he would continue his pursuit of the 2027 presidency. Atiku described the judgment, which dismissed a suit filed by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, as victory for constitutional democracy a…